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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 2002
Page
2
A reader from middle school in New Ellenton complains about police directing traffic and calls for a better pickup system. They accuse staff of talking down to adults, applaud past practices, and urge stronger enforcement on untagged vehicles to fund county and schools. Readers can call or email the Talkback line to share views.
Wayne McCord escapes his burning car as crowds watch the Western Carolina State Fair stage its inaugural demolition derby. Vehicles sport spray paint and sponsor decals while drivers like Chester resident Mark Bennett endure hard hits and whiplash with help from local responders and volunteers. Carl Wright, of Windsor, wins the final heat in a first derby appearance.
Edward Teller lecture banquet in Augusta on November 4 will discuss future nuclear power and next generation reactor designs. Speaker Dr. Corbin A. McNeill of EPRI and Exelon will address safety and cost, with CNTA and local groups hosting a 6 p.m reception and 7 p.m. dinner. Tickets are $35 through CNTA or SRS Operations Recreation Association.
Aiken’s Charles Sarkany, 69, earns Blue Cross Blue Shield Ageless Hero in Vigor and Vitality for climbing the highest peaks in 28 states. Nominated by his wife Linda, he has summits from California’s 14 494 feet to peaks in Idaho New Mexico and beyond. He plans more climbs in 2003 aiming at Granite Peak King’s Peak and Gannett Peak.
Fans prepare for the 11th Aiken Fall Steeplechase at Ford Conger Field with gates opening at 9 a.m. and six races starting at 1 p.m. Aiken Public Safety Director Pete Frommer says traffic changes plus new one way routes aim to ease flow after last spring.
The Girl Scouts host a free one hour breakfast on November 5 at 7 30 a m at Odell Weeks Community Center. Guests are urged to remember Girl Scouts in years past and may contact Judith Goodwin at goodwin@girlscouts.org or 1 800 997 2472 for details.
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