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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 2001
Page
6
County officials warn that older buses with limited seating and scarce replacement parts strain operations. Double routing increases as remaining spares are few, while new 78 seat models from 1995 meet only part of demand. Morning runs begin by 5:30 and afterschool programs extend late routes.
Bowl board chairman Mack Whittle says the plan conflicts with university goals while State House Leader Rick Quinn argues the issue concerns stadium procedure more than the bowl. He suggests city control for a limited period, as ticket sales lag amid travel distance.
Price who has served on the Council since 1987 is currently unopposed. Candidates pursuing at large seats include Republicans Jane Vaughters and incumbent Pat Canning, and Democrat Debbie A Williams. Real estate appraiser Ed Girardeau is expected to file as Republican candidate for the seats on Monday. Vaughters manages the office of her husband Dr Ray B Vaughters Jr and Williams owns New Attitude Style Salon on Richland Avenue. Canning, a bank executive with Regions Bank, won one of the seats in 2000 replacing Robert S Skipper Perry who left the council to take the House 81 seat in the state legislature. Republican Michael Anaclerio who holds the other at large council seat will not seek reelection. Candidates may file until noon Monday. Party primaries are Sept 11 with run offs if necessary on Sept 25 and the city's general election will be held on Nov 6.
Local high school football coaches largely declined to comment on the Aiken County School District memo restricting practice times and lengths. Some officials note heat safety concerns sparked by high profile deaths, while Midland Valley's Rick Knight defends current methods.
District enforces heat practice limits up to 40 minutes with mandatory 15 minute rest and fluid replenishment, followed by more activity and breaks until cooler weather permits a normal schedule. Staff praised for judgment while leaders train on heat monitoring tools Botsball thermometers and sling cyclometers to decide on practice. Superintendent Dr Linda Eldridge notes ongoing policy reviews to protect students and staff, referencing Korey Stringer’s death as context.
School resource officer Wayne Duke tells students last year’s upperclassmen may pressure peers to stray, while sophomores from Gloria Hall’s class wear Ask Me badges and carry maps for a new three digit hallway system. Caroline Robbins recalls middle school familiarity, and Portia Myers embraces higher goals in science and math.
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