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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 2003
Page
2
Readers debate whether the city should host Aiken’s Makin at Odell Weeks Center amid campus, with discussion on public interest and event location. A separate letter questions a September 11 remark in the paper’s What do you think column and its appropriateness.
A public dispute arises over weather requests for a craft show. A commenter urges about rain to move Aiken's Makin to Odell Weeks, while others criticize the idea and defend the volunteers and soldiers. The exchange highlights community tensions and local event logistics.
A discussion cites removing the Ten Commandments display from an Alabama courthouse as the correct action. The speaker, a Christian, argues religion should not be used to contravene state law.
A parent and volunteer notes that J D Lever Elementary has investigated mold issues since before the school year and restricted the affected area with a cleanup machine. The letter asserts the school is safe and clean and urges affected students’ families to investigate their own health causes.
East Aiken Elementary School PTO published a fundraiser cookbook featuring recipes from parents teachers and students. Proceeds from the $10 book stay at the school supporting the children with dishes like Chicken or Turkey a la King and banana pudding plus items such as southern living BLT salad cornbread casserole and Dijon deviled eggs.
Amy Smith leads Community Voice Mail through HELPLINE of Aiken County to help job seekers without home phones. The program, part of 37 sites nationwide, received a $2.5 million Cisco Systems Foundation grant to expand access. About 200 people in the CSRA use mailboxes and gain local numbers for applications and messages. For info contact Smith at 641 4143.
Capt. Randy Mosley of the North Augusta Public Safety Service retires as chair of the Aiken County Detention Center Citizens Advisory Committee after 21 years. He helped plan the Doris C. Gravatt Detention Center opened in 2002 and praised the facility’s planning and humane operation. County leaders credit his experience and leadership in shaping prison governance and safety.
Rohe, a Citadel graduate, plans to study law in England starting at Durham University and possibly Gray's Inn to become a barrister. He aims to earn an LLB, then solicitor status, with a fourth year in London to qualify as a barrister. He led at Citadel and earned honors and service awards while pursuing international law interests.
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