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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 2002
Page
1
Pakistani police report a ransom demand reached US officials with a new email claiming Daniel Pear was killed. A caller contacted the US Consulate in Karachi demanding 2 million dollars.
AJ West, a seven year old second grader at Gloverville Elementary School, is celebrated for his artistic achievement. The modest young artist has become a published creator, reflecting early talent and community recognition on page 3A.
Obituary notices list Bertha Mae Blocker Aiken Luther Eddie Day and Marjorie June Rothek as deceased in Hardeeville obituary column 6B.
South Carolina faces an 118 million dollar cut in highway funds if a nationwide 9.1 billion reduction proceeds. DOT deputy director Bob Probst warns bridge replacement and repaving, plus interstate widening, would be affected. AAA Carolina's Tom Crosby calls the move crippling for the state.
A new statewide science test for elementary and middle schools may be delayed until 2003 to allow time to improve questions and align with academic standards. Sandra Lindsay, the agency testing expert, cited two evaluations showing some questions were too easy and did not cover enough standards.
The Savannah River Site will likely gain a share of the $800 million Expedited Cleanup Account. Officials plan to spend the money to restore sites under the DOE environmental management program. The budget for the next fiscal year should be released soon with SRS eligibility noted.
Civitas developer David Agnew announced a plan for North Augusta’s Savannah riverfront from the 13th Street Bridge to Campbelltown Landing. Ley Land Associates and Dover Kohl Partners collaborated on a multi use vision featuring parks walkways shops public space and varied housing with nine guiding principles.
Gary Frazier works as assistant groundskeeper at Palmetto Golf Club managing Bermuda grass and azaleas. He also sings renowned patriotic anthems in a rich baritone and impressed attendees at the Aiken Chamber banquet. His wife Tina supports him as he aims to raise public awareness of his talents while continuing daily golf course duties.
Barry Adams has begun guiding the Aiken Chamber of Commerce through a leadership transition. He will form a search committee to replace long-time President June Murit, who plans to retire in April after two decades at the helm. Mrs Aiken publicly submitted her resignation letter on January 17.
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