14 Aug 2006
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 2006
Page
1
The Aiken chapter of the Coastal Conservation Association hosted its annual banquet with a social evening of dining and fundraising. Readings and discussions on literature were also noted as part of the page, highlighting readers and the novel Beloved by Toni Morrison.
Silver Bluff High School Principal Warren Whitson outlined his 35 year career at an awards program in mid May and formally introduced Assistant Principal Todd Bornscheuer as his successor. Whitson praised Bornscheuer's work ethic and leadership as a smooth transition unfolds amid a broad retirements wave in the Aiken County School District.
George Rogers, longtime Kennedy Middle School principal, retires after nearly 40 years in education and two decades at Kennedy. He spent Sunday afternoon yard work and said he plans fishing tomorrow at Hunting Island or McCormick, reflecting on shifting school dynamics.
Expanded coverage notes children across Aiken County waking early for the first day of school. Tuesday’s paper promises comprehensive first day coverage. Quotes express how it will feel strange missing familiar faculty and students as Rogers reflects on changes at Aiken High School.
Columbia will host experts to discuss South Carolina air quality amid recurring smog surpassing federal standards in the Midlands. Upstate counties struggle to meet ozone limits, threatening future controls and federal highway funding if late 2007 targets aren’t met.
Peace Witness David Matos spoke at the Aiken Unitarian Universalist Church urging a broader U S approach to Israeli Palestinian conflict. He described a two week mission with the Fellowship of Reconciliation Interfaith Peace Delegation, meeting Israelis and Palestinians on both sides and witnessing violence. He urged pressure on all sides and highlighted efforts by groups like Bereaved Family Circle to foster reconciliation. The report notes divided societies and calls for action beyond one-sided positions.
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