Reader letters judge rail crossing issues and local concerns
A collection of mailed in comments discusses a dangerous railroad crossing, traffic changes on Eastgate Drive, a Kroger accident concern, and local responses to Southern Yankee debates. Readers urge safer crossings, better traffic flow, and question hotel tax funded African American cultural center funding amid boycotts.
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Aiken
South Carolina
Mr. Danning
Eastgate
Eastgate Drive
Dougherty Road
Lancing Tournament Brings Historic Polo Pageantry to Cedar Swamp
At Powderhouse Polo Field the Cedar Swamp Lancing Association with the Aiken Marine Corps League hosted the Fall 2004 Lancing Tournament in Williamsburg County. Riders test lance accuracy, with Dr Grayson Brown claiming eight of nine rings as spectators applauded heraldic display and horsemanship.
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Powderhouse
Polo Field
Cedar Swamp Lancing Association
Williamsburg County
Aiken Marine Corps League
Grayson Brown
Aiken Polo Club
Robert Besley
Science Store opens at Ruth Patrick Center
The Science Store at the Ruth Patrick Science Education Center opened during Fall Family Earth and Sky Night to a strong turnout. Brenda and Cody Wilkins explored science books toys and kits while Pam Katz noted varied prices and gifts for all budgets and school programs.
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Ruth Patrick Science Education Center
Brenda Wilkins
Cody Wilkins
Cody
Pam Katz
USC Aiken
Katz
Ruth Patrick Science Center
Wedge
John Moore
Community letters critique coverage and ads in Aiken Standard
Readers letter the editor about missing Veteran's Day coverage at Silver Bluff High School while praising the paper's effort. Advertising director counters calls for more inserts from Best Buy and Sports Authority. readers urged to contact store managers to influence ads.
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Aikenstandard
Aiken
Aixen
Silver Bluff High School
Michael Gibbons
Sports Authority
Best Buy
Augusta
Aiken Standard Advertis
Ing
Art Zappa
Aiken Standard
Jewelry sale aids Hospital Auxiliary in Aiken County
Aiken Regional Medical Centers hosts a two day buy five dollar jewelry sale to fund scholarships for USC Aiken. Items for adults and children include seasonal pieces. The event runs 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday in the hospital’s private dining rooms open to the public. Proceeds support the Auxiliary scholarship program offering up to 2000 per student per year. Contact J C Lexow for details.
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Hospital
Aiken County
Aiken
Cynthia McCall
Hospital Auxiliary
University of South Carolina Aiken
J.C. Lexow
Flexow
Aikenstandard
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