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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 05, 2005
Page
2
A reader praises Exclusively Hers but urges balanced views in What do I think pieces. They complain about Portraits of the Past photo selections and call for broader coverage of local issues and volunteers. The note questions the framing of headlines and cites a study on voter samples.
A reader question prompts discussion on fragrance choices and personal appearance at work. The letter mentions patchouli scent accusations, dreadlocks, and preferences about fragrance and magazines. Readers are invited to comment via the Aiken Standard Talkback hotline and email, with editors reserving space and edits.
Lew Perkins, USC Aiken alumnus and Kansas athletic director, will deliver the commencement address at the Student Activity Center and receive an honorary degree. He reflected on his USC Aiken roots, mentors, and the community that shaped his career during a reception at Roberto Hernandez Stadium.
The Aiken Kiwanis Club hosted a 3 to 5:30 p.m. tricycle race on the H. Odell Weeks soccer field drawing about 50 young riders ages 3 to 9. Sponsors backed heats with up to eight riders, judges oversaw each lane, and every entrant earned ribbons or trophies. The event, a major fund raiser, surpassed the $6,500 goal by raising over $8,000 with support from local businesses and volunteers.
Kay Biermann Brohl, an Aiken planning commissioner and activist, announced a challenge to incumbents Pat Cunning and Jane Vaughters in the Republican primary on September 13. Cunning and Vaughters plan to seek re election in a race shaping Aiken’s future growth and infrastructure plans.
Bethcar Baptist Church in Wagener will celebrate 160 years of history with Heritage Day on May 22. Events include Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. worship at 10:30 a.m. performances by Eternal Emotions and a local band, guest preacher Rev. Owen Duncan from North Carolina, and a covered dish luncheon. A revival runs May 17–19 nightly at 7 p.m. with leaders Rev. Brad Willis, Rev. Dennis Metze, and evangelist Dan Gardener.
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