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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 2003
Page
2
A letter to the press questions the coverage of local schools and sports in the Aiken Standard. The writer argues that the sports section overemphasizes Black athletes and urges readers to see the achievements of both Black and white students in Aiken County.
A heartfelt tribute to former St John’s Methodist pastor Rev Kenneth Nelson highlights his peaceful demeanor and community impact. The letter also notes YMCA interest in Aiken with programs for youth, after school care, and day camps, urging support from organizers and readers.
Clearwater Elementary students threw whipped cream pies at Principal Susan Malcom and Assistant Principal Andrea Andrews during Friday recess to raise boxtops for school materials. Teachers praise the fun event as easing stress and strengthening student bonds.
Bushwick, a brindle boxer mix once deemed nearly unadoptable at the Aiken SPCA, has become a model obedience dog under trainer Melissa Bahleda. After four months at the shelter she learned the full basic program in a week and now helps teach others. 11 group dogs and seven puppies graduate from a four week class today with potential adopters urged to call 648-6863 or visit 401 Wire Road.
UH60 Black Hawk helicopters will fly over the Savannah River Site for radiological monitoring equipment tests from Monday through February 14. Flights will be at low altitude to avoid alarm, with sources placed on the ground for detection. Officials emphasize no emergency scenario and remote flight locations.
Aiken mayor Fred Cavanaugh joined Nalini Patel and Rajesh Patel for a ribbon cutting at 1675 Richland Ave to debut the Westside Subway. The former Waffle House was renovated by DPM Construction to house the second local Subway this winter, open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. for 48 seats and drive through.
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