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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 2003
Page
2
A reader questions city governance and ethics urging officials to enforce zoning laws to curb junk cars and junk lots. The letter also contrasts public policy with televised events, arguing for civic action over entertainment.
A reader argues South Carolina teacher certification now hinges on completing an education program rather than majoring in a subject. The writer urges changes to allow subject specialization, criticizes current state policy, and calls for clean committee action for Aiken’s Makin’ relocation and resident-first access. Comments section details provided.
Eighty six year old Sam Hatfield of Aiken finally achieves a dream by winning on The Price Is Right in Los Angeles. He claims prizes totaling 38802 dollars including a 2003 Ford F 150, trips to Cancun and Walt Disney World, and a 27 inch TV after a dramatic Contestant Row and Big Wheel run. The winner shares the moment with his grandchildren and friends as his showcase bid edges out the opponent. Hatfield will receive prizes after the Oct 31 show airs, with a celebratory viewing planned for Oct 31.
Ten officers in the Aiken Department of Public Safety are first to receive lighter weight Zylon vests built from advanced fabrics. Lt. Phil Kestin notes full department outfitting by 2005, with each vest costing up to 950 dollars and grants aiding funding.
A correction from the Aiken Standard clarifies that two U S soldiers were killed in a firefight in Afghanistan rather than the previously misidentified location. The newspaper regrets the error.
Elderly Aiken man John Bowman 82 pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the May 16 2002 death of Denise Simpkins 35 after firing a .38 caliber handgun into the wall of their home. Bowman received five years for the shooting and 10 years for cocaine trafficking, to be served concurrently. He must serve at least 85 percent of the sentence without parole.
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