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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 2005
Page
2
A reader argues for equal consideration for horse folks and critiques roosters in neighborhoods. The letter urges letting Terri Schiavo die, questions artificial life support, and calls for shifting focus to affordable Canadian prescription drugs.
A fervent appeals urging genuine aid for starving people. It laments hypocrisy among commentators on Terri Schiavo and urges action, citing that countless lives end due to hunger, with 85 percent of victims children. It calls readers to donate.
Readers vent over University Parkway Kroger closure citing traffic and loss of local business. Letter writers urge support for locally owned shops and discourage chain stores, while other items note guitar lessons, wallet return, and DOE job news tied to SRS in Aiken.
The fifth annual Triple Crown Street Fair comes to the Newberry Street Festival Center from 6 to 11 p.m. Local and national acts perform on multiple stages including Kevin Sharp at 9:30 p.m. and Dispatch at 7:30 p.m. Kids entertainment features a petting zoo, pony rides, inflatable rides, and a hot dog eating contest. Admission is free with potential fees for some activities. For details call 642-7631.
Students and teachers at North Aiken Elementary joined a Dr. Seuss themed Whoville day coordinated with a month of reading events. Principal Kevin O Gorman joked about lacking hair while staff and students like Deborah Carlier Tiara Williams and Mary Diggs showcased playful styles.
The BRBC hosts a bull riding competition Friday and Saturday at 3799 Charleston Highway Aiken. About 25 riders per night compete to raise funds for the Bible Camp with open entries, Calf scramble, raffles, and concessions. Admission 10 for adults 5 for children. Proceeds support Bull Riding Bible Camp.
Irish steeplechase jockey Bernie Dalton details a life of horse work across Ireland the UK and the Middle East before returning to the United States last year. Kate Fitzpatrick splits roles as trainer jockey and exercise rider reflecting on steeplechase appeal and her mare Miss Julian running in the day’s second race.
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