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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 2004
Page
2
A Northerner writer defends Aiken’s people against a mocking remark about mules and praises DuPont workers. A reader complains about a political cartoon on the opinions page seen as offensive and laments pedestrians failing to yield at crossings. The letter urges kinder behavior, asks why lottery numbers aren’t printed, and thanks strangers who helped fix a flat tire at Aiken Tech.
Reader note explains the city cannot move the Halloween date but may adjust how it is celebrated. Call the Talkback hotline (803) 648 2508 or email editorial aikenstandard com with brief comments. names not required and will not be published.
A notice corrects an error in Monday's Aiken Standard about an art exhibit by Alzheimer's patients. The event is sponsored by the Aiken Junior Woman's Club and will be held at Mattie C. Hall.
A 65 year old Aiken woman was injured when her 1998 Plymouth van rear ended a parked tractor trailer on York Street around 10:30 a.m. The trailer was empty and hazard lights were on. She was taken to the Medical College of Georgia.
The 13th annual Fall Steeplechase at Ford Conger Field on Oct 30 draws fans with six races starting at 1 pm gates at 9:30 am and railside packages available through the Aiken Steeplechase Association. General admission is 8 in advance and 10 at the gate with 5 parking. Other Oct 30 events include Halloween festivities at Downtown Aiken Newberry Street Festival site and Halloween Hoopla at Odell Weeks Activities Center plus Molly’s Militia dog show at Harrison-Caver Park with contests and prizes.
The Aiken County Sheriff's Office has warrants for Vernon R. Yaun, 53, on first degree burglary and arson after a Sunday morning fire at 12 Ralph Green Drive left a neighbor's mobile home heavily damaged. Yaun remains in critical condition at an Augusta burn unit. extradition to Aiken is planned once he is discharged.
Seven new members join the Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce board starting January 1 2005. Elected are K D Justyn Keith Wood Dr Holly Waltz Pat Patton Joe Lewis Neel Shah and Pat Samuel. The group includes executives from Aiken Regional Medical Centers Westinghouse Savannah River Company BellSouth Fairfield Inn & Suites First Citizens Hitchcock Healthcare.
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