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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1997
Page
13
Area Three and Area Five public school advisory councils hold meetings tonight at 6 and 6 30 pm respectively. Area Three meets on Jefferson Davis Highway in Langley while Area Five meets at 60 DeSoto Drive near Silver Bluff High School.
Police blotter notes a larceny at Schofield Middle School on March 18 with two VCRs valued at 300 dollars stolen. A car valued at 3000 dollars was stolen from Laurens Street on March 18. A truck was broken into at American Concrete on Pine Log Road on March 17 with a Motorola radio valued at 400 dollars stolen. Updated August 20, 1997.
A dated list records closing values and tickers for BellSouth Carolina First Coca-Cola DuPont Ford GE General Motors IBM Kimberly-Clark McDonalds NationsBank Owens Corning PALFED SCANA Wachovia Westinghouse and others as of 3 19 97. Kenneth Wiland of Robinson provides the information for Humphrey Smith Barney.
Jamie Manescu of USC Aiken delivered an outstanding report to the Aiken Kiwanis Club. Members joked that a younger voice might threaten Mike Anaclerio's city council seat, while he reminded them he was not old, only chronologically challenged.
Parents at East Aiken Elementary School met to discuss privacy and parental rights after a March 5 letter hinted at health screening that would include a brief visual inspection of the genital area. Dr. Frank Roberson said there are no plans for genital exams, and vision and hearing tests remain standard for high risk students.
Busbee Elementary students study structure and teamwork as Victoria Hopkins, Yale graduate and artist in residence, guides an oversized arch made from old Aiken Standards and masking tape. The project started with toothpicks and marshmallows and grew into a six foot arch attracting students and parents.
Francine Carruth, former Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club director, will become United Way of Aiken County marketing and resource development director on April 1. She aims to expand grant writing and funding, collaborate with more agencies, and boost fundraising efforts amid economic challenges.
Doh Coralley officers participate in a three day advanced mountain bike course sponsored by the Law Enforcement Bicycle Association. Instructors Odenthal Myers Edwards Kisbaugh Branham train on take downs narcotics tactics off road pursuit and weapons use while officers practice controlled chases on bikes prioritizing safety and teamwork.
Construction on the Newberry Street bridge has begun replacing the old wooden span with a concrete and steel structure. The project aims for a completion by Sept. 30, with walkways and railings to be added. Al Barwick of the South Carolina Department of Transportation notes work is proceeding on schedule despite the extended closure.
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