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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 2004
Page
2
In Ixtapalapa near Mexico City a yearly live Passion play reenacts the crucifixion with a man carrying a cross, being scourged and nailed to a real cross while spectators watch for free. The piece prompts questions about faith, money, and cultural tensions in the community.
A reader urges safer car practices with children in school pick up lines and weighs in on Sen. Kerry’s Vietnam era stance. The letter also critiques high school sports selection and defines arrogance via Kerry.
Aiken readers express support for keeping temporary parking signs in downtown Aiken. They argue the signs ease visits to shops on peak days and encourage outdoor time while addressing parking concerns. Call or email to share feedback for space in the Talkback column.
Aiken USC Aiken gym hosted the Harlem Ambassadors versus a local celebrity team to entertain kids and promote public safety. The event raised over 350 for the CSRA Heart Walk and featured a family friendly show with free throws by officers and a halftime dance.
Burns Dance Studio Performance Company brings 16 numbers to USC Aiken Etherredge Center at 7 30 p m Saturday night. Audience members of all ages will enjoy jazz tap ballet and musical theater routines by choreographers Sarah Jo Fazio and Charles McGown. The group recently earned 17 awards at a Myrtle Beach regional competition including best overall junior performance for School Days.
An Evening of Dance at Etherredge Center features students aged 7 to 18 in a 90 minute show. The event is a major fund-raiser to fund three competitions per year. Tickets cost 8 dollars and are available at the door, opening at 6 30 p m. Contact Jeremy Schoolfield at jschoolfield aikenstandard com for details.
A kitchen feature highlights seared beef tenderloin medallions served with Marsala sauce. The dish showcases tender slices, rich wine-based sauce, and a refined presentation suitable for elegant dinners.
The Augusta Regional Transportation Study Policy Committee gave preliminary approval to two Southside road projects to relieve congestion. An east west connector from Whiskey to Powder House roads and a north south route between them would be studied for routes with $72 000 funding from the state DOT, 80 percent of the $90 000 needed. The remaining $18 000 comes from the city. Studies to begin in July are expected to last about a year with the aim of controlled access to reduce growth.
Auditions for Ris ing Stars Junior Stars and Stars run March 21 23 and 28 at local venues with final May 8 at USC Aiken Etherredge Center. Proceeds aid Help Line with sponsors including First Citizens Bank Login Group Sand River Woman's Club and News Channel 6. Apply online at csralive or call Amy Smith for details.
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