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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 2004
Page
2
A reflection on The Passion of the Christ as a historical depiction and a charge to believers to live boldly. The author credits Mel Gibson's risk taking as a witness and thanks Nancy Gibch for assisting at a Target car seat safety clinic.
Sheriff Hunt receives thanks for deputies assisting New Ellenton and Jackson police departments. Community expresses gratitude for joint efforts in improving public safety.
A letter questions U S Marines in Haiti calling the intervention misguided and incomplete arguing nations face ongoing governance battles and cautioning about future regret for current actions. The writer urges readers to share thoughts via the Aiken Standard Talkback line or email.
The Aiken Standard corrects a March 5 edition misidentifying Rufus Britt. He is the director of operations at the Aiken County Board of Disabilities.
Aiken plans to grind January ice storm debris into wood chips available at no charge to residents and landscapers who load and haul. City Manager Roger LeDuc says grinding begins within weeks, with disposal after public access. Project cost about 100000, FEMA will cover 75 percent plus 12.5 percent from the state, leaving roughly 12500 funded by the city.
Six Pillars of Character program visited Jefferson Elementary with songs and classroom visits. Principal LaWana McKenzie and counselor Betty Thomason praised student questions and parent involvement as Rita Walden organized a brochure and poster contest to reinforce traits. Primary Focus reaches about 1.2 million children yearly.
Civic minded individuals are urged to help with home delivery meals in Gloverville Granitville Aiken North Augusta New Ellenton Wagener routes. Shifts start 10 30 a m on weekdays. Volunteers needed in kitchen 9 10 30 a m and for telephone reassurance and friendly visitation programs. Contact Judy Parker Keit at 648 5447 or J C Lexow at flexow aikenstandard.com.
Artists and designers are being sought for the 2004 Aiken Wearable Art Show on May 12. Sponsored by UPS Custom Brokerage House as a kickoff for the Aiken Cancer Walk, the event will feature wearable art pieces to be shown and auctioned to support the American Cancer Society.
North Augusta High School held its second annual Freshman Orientation featuring a slide show by Principal Kyle Smith on graduation requirements and programs. Students toured the campus, with guidance staff offering information and refreshments, as Smith urged involvement to improve discipline and success through school ownership.
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