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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 14, 2002
Page
4
Editorial previews the Asahi Ryokuken International Championship at Edgefield County Mount Vintage Plantation. The 72 hole LPGA event features top players led by Annika Sorenstam, returns after 2001, and promises strong local spectator turnout and weather.
Mount Vernon plans a 385 million multimedia complex at George Washington’s estate from 2006 featuring imaging LED maps holograms immersion videos and a Spielberg produced life story. Officials say visitors, especially youth, want to know who Washington was beyond legends while Mount Vernon aims to stay dignified amid flashy showmanship.
The Aiken Standard lists Scott B. Hunter Easter as publisher and Jefrey B. Wallace as advertising director with Art Zappa as business manager. Ellen Priest handles managing duties, Timothy E. O Bri a oversees production, Phillip Yates directs circulation, Deborah Duches, J. David Boyd, and Letitia Jefferson are service and circulation staff.
Lynne Kiesling argues that politicians fail to understand gas prices and should step back. She cites a Senate report finding no big oil conspiracy and notes price caps risk shortages. She praises consumer adaptability and shifts toward fuel efficient cars while criticizing policy meddling and varied boutique fuels.
Paul West of Aiken urges support for Russ Ferrara in the Republican primary on June 11 to back his leadership against RSA led battery plant plans in Couchton Montmorenci area and his past opposition as a county official guiding community petition efforts.
Victor Reilly of Aiken lauds Senator Hollings for opposing a Senate resolution backing Israel over Palestinians and criticizes U S aid policy. The letter argues Israel’s settlement activity in the West Bank and Gaza undermines peace, calls for a viable Palestinian state without Israeli pockets, and urges even handed U S support to curb terrorism and protect oil interests.
Michelle Jones Ashley of Aiken supports Sheila Spicer’s call for a local BMX facility. Augusta sponsors a free track with small practice fees and racing charges, hosting a Georgia state championship this year. Local riders include those supported by communities and visiting racers from South Africa.
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