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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 17, 2006
Page
3
Letters decry perceived racial bias in Aiken County School District hiring and promotions while urging more minority teachers and administrators. A separate reader challenges evolution claims, cites genetics basics, and invites submissions to the Talkback line with editorial policy notes.
Marion Gary attends the Niken County School District retirement banquet where she is honored for 38 years in education. Colleagues, including Superintendent Linda Eldridge, board members and Tim Simmons sponsor praise retirees. Carl and Marlene Huffman retire together amid plans for travel.
Helping Hands hosts a Making the Connection Day tour for mayor and City and County Council members. Marcella Edwards notes the goal to build relationships for the children while Carmen Landy explains program scope and the facility's staffing and costs. Last year 48 employees cared for 190 children at about 82 dollars per day.
Guests toured Hope Haven teen girls dorm, The Cottage teen boys dorm, New Haven nursery, and a renovated clothing warehouse on Cedar Creek Church campus. Volunteers decorated rooms, kids joined day rooms, tutorials and chores while staff aim to build independent life skills. Lisa Robinson leads the clothing closet project, which earned a $5,000 Family Magazine grant recognizing one family annually. Call 648-3456 to volunteer with Helping Hands.
Aiken Public Safety reports forensic evidence collected from multiple car wash centers burglarized in recent weeks. Four coin machines were attacked and thousands of quarters stolen with heavy property damage. Investigators suspect multiple suspects acting together, awaiting lab results and urging residents to call with tips.
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Aiken County Council faced criticism Tuesday for forming a five member committee to interview six contractor firms for a proposed county complex in closed executive sessions. Council members defended the process, noting proper public notification and openness before executive discussions, while opponents warned of lack of broad council involvement and past TIFF controversy.
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