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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 2006
Page
3
Local residents push to keep New Ellenton Middle School open amid concerns about family attendance. parents urged to attend the Tuesday meeting to oppose shutdown and protect local schooling options.
Letter-writer calls for universal taxes for road use and school access while condemning air pollution from burning leaves. He notes pollution around Reynolds Pond Road and Palmetto Farms Road and urges disposal at dumps. He questions churches charging for burial and asks when government will act on funeral fees.
A reader urges keeping the local middle school, noting Jackson Middle School did not win the Palmetto Silver Award while New Ellenton did, and both have two years of AYP gains. The writer cites newer facilities and cleanliness and invites public comment via a Talkback line or email.
Real World Austin cast members Nehemiah and Johanna will speak at 8 p.m. on Tuesday February 7 in USC Aiken’s Student Activities Center gym. Admission costs 1 for students and 5 for general attendees. The event is hosted by the Pacer Union Board and will cover topics like alcohol awareness conflict resolution and sexual health.
Shepeard Community Blood Center hosts Show Your Heart Drive on Thursday February 2 from 9 am to 6 pm at the H Odell Weeks Center. Donors receive a themed T shirt free food and a coffee coupon with chances to win local prizes. Proceeds stay local and aid Aiken residents.
Organizers of the Black History Committee plan the fifth annual Black History Month parade set for Saturday February 18 at 3 p.m. on Florence Street near American Legion Post 212. Betty Gyles and Sabina Craig preview a larger, more inclusive parade with more than 50 entries last year and calls for broader community participation.
The committee announces the annual Black History Parade at 3 p.m. Saturday February 18 starting on Florence Street near American Legion Post 212 and ending at Smith Hazel Recreation Center. Grand marshal is Carey Johnson of Aiken High School. Registration deadline is February 10. contact Betty Gyles Rick Brown or Charonica Pope for details.
The Full Gospel Redemption Center at 365 Piney Heights Road Langley hosts free food and fellowship today at 1 p m Everyone is welcome The Aiken Beekeepers Association offers an introductory beekeeping course starting Monday Jan 30 with eight sessions including a field day Lectures begin 6 30 p m at the Clemson Extension Building lasting about two hours The course may end with an optional final test for certification led by Dr Michael Hood Clemson University and certified beekeepers from the Aiken County Beekeepers Association
Briefs announce a bee keeping course covering hive basics packaging and seasonal care with a 30 adult 45 couple 15 youth rate and 5 test fee. An Antique Appraisal Fair at the Aiken Center for the Arts offers item drop off 4 5 pm and a 6 30 pm expert panel presentation with $25 tickets. An Aiken County First Steps Executive Committee meeting is set for Monday Jan 30 at 5 30 pm.
The Aiken Standard established in 1867 is published daily by Aiken Communications Inc. For subscriptions and discounts call 803-648-2311. address changes go to P O Box 456 Aiken SC 29802. Sunday delivery dates for Plus subscribers include Nov 24 25 Dec 23 24 2005.
City column notes January focus on punctuality as a character trait. Lottery results listed include Pick 3 Midday 6 2 4 and other games with numbers and multipliers for Palmetto Cash Five, Cash 3 and Mega Millions outcomes.
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