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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 2005
Page
2
Readers urge to protect downtown Aiken’s historic front as a newcomer weighs tearing it down. The letters discuss groceries in East Aiken, praise for Family Pharmacy, local restaurants, and a plea to reallocate ad budgets to bolster public schools.
The piece critiques the Aiken Standard for underreporting the Citgo Bassmaster Tour Event at Clarks Hill. It notes Sports editor Larry Taylor and senior writer Philip Lord covered the event, while the sheriff received the Order of the Silver Crescent in a surprise ceremony kept secret from most.
The USEF and USEA Jumping Branch Farm Horse Trials drew 303 horses on a cross country course across five fields in Aiken. Organizer Julie Zapapas said the event is a family affair with her sisters visiting from Colorado and locals praising the town and community as riders prep their horses for the season.
Lois Britten notes Branch challenges as riders gather at Jumping Branch Farm in Aiken for an FEI World event. Suzan McHugh trains there with Julie, his horse Dennis showcasing Percheron and Thoroughbred influence. Officials from around the world, led by Brian Ross, prepare volunteers for the stadium jumping phase starting tomorrow at 8 a.m. Sunrise service marks the event start at 7:00 a.m. Fox Pond Road venue contact is (803) 642-3484.
Joe Randall, a reserve officer and parent at Oakwood Windsor Elementary, was surprised by WJBH-TV staff with a Giving Your Best award for volunteering to mentor students on personal responsibility. He has inspired hundreds of children and aids teachers in Kayla’s class and beyond.
A Windsor man Timothy Beard, 46, is wanted after a 11 p.m. hit and run in a store parking lot on Charleston Highway. A 26 year old Windsor woman was struck and dragged about 100 feet, airlifted in critical condition to Medical College of Georgia. The 1984 Lincoln Town Car involved was found abandoned nearby. warrants have been issued and investigators seek tips at 642 1764.
About 1,900 eighth graders from 11 Aiken County middle schools and two charter schools will attend Career Quest at Aiken Technical College on March 24. Nearly 160 professionals from business industry and government will speak about career options and required education, part of the Tech-Prep School-to-Work effort led by Debbie Hubbard.
Job seekers invited to Career Quest on March 24 at Aiken Technical College. Career representatives are still needed. contact 593-9954 ext 1220 or ext 1223 for more information.
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