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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 2003
Page
2
Aiken Standard readers defend Odell Weeks Park as a public space for exercise and relaxation while criticizing critics. The letter also questions cable company practices and praises a Diabetes awareness event at Aiken Regional Medical Center. Readers propose stronger government regulation, discuss veterans dinner timing, and critique front page sports photos versus achievements abroad.
At South Aiken High School the Veterans Day program featured MSgt. Bill Simmons retelling service since 1946 and a tribute to Tuskegee Airmen. Students Breighanna Fangl and Joey Hudson won poetry and essay contests about veterans and the 322nd fighter group.
Aiken Technical College cut the ribbon on a large confined space trainer in its Manufacturing and Technical Training Center. The device includes hatch rooms and optional smoke, with rigging and harnesses for internal rescue. Monsanto foundation funded the trainer with a second grant planned for a larger external structure.
Edgefield County Board of Education adjourns a vote on a new mascot with the committee recommending ST letters but the board planning to pick from student designs. The Dec 9 meeting will finalize the symbol, after disbanding the citizen panel.
Aiken County officials propose December 5 bonus payouts to all regular full time staff $267 and part timers $133.50, plus $10 grocery gift certificates for all employed on December 1. Retirees in 2003 also receive certificates. The committee backs a two tier rate hike for Mattie C Hall Center residents and extends historic property and low income area tax incentives.
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