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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 2000
Page
5
The Easter bunny led the Eggstravaganza in Newberry Hall courtyard sponsored by the Aiken Downtown Development Association. About 50 children divided into age groups from 2 to 10 chased gold star pingpong balls for prizes, with participants like Tyler Eckburg and Daley Johnson winning hats and puzzles.
About 500 children and parents attended the Easter Bunny Bop at H. Odell Weeks Center in Aiken from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sponsored by the City of Aiken Parks and Recreation, the event featured a moon walk, mini basketball free throw, ring toss, rides, pony petting, egg race, face painting, and an egg hunt with candy or small toys. Peter Cotton Tail posed for photos with kids.
Phase two of the Paul Knox Middle School renovation moves forward with bids due May 2. Seven firms attended a pre bid conference led by Principal Gene Robbins and LS3P Associates. Phase one, a $7 million package, will add a new assistant principal’s office, restrooms, and mobile units, with completion planned for June. Phase two adds classrooms, repurposes the gym and cafeteria space, and creates a new gymnasium, with construction slated to start June 5 after school lets out.
The Central Savannah River Geological Society will hold its April meeting Tuesday April 25 at 7 p.m. in room 327 of the USDA Sciences Building. Speaker Dr. Rolf Radland hydrogeologist Savannah River Technology Center presents a talk on soft zone sediments at the Savannah River Site covering historical investigations and current understanding of origins extent and stability.
The Three Rivers Solid Waste Authority will meet April 26 at 6 30 p.m. in the Lowe Council of Governments conference room. The public is invited. For more information call 649 7981. Expo 2000 at Odell Weeks April 27 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. sponsored by Aiken Chamber and City of Aiken. Dr Sandra Field USCA to lead a noon discussion in USCA Administration Building Room 112. Bring a lunch. Details 641 3288.
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