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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 25, 2001
Page
1
The Aiken Standard seeks reader photographs for a June section titled Your View Snapshots of Aiken County. Submissions must be taken June 4 to 10, include a print and negative, and be delivered by noon June 14 for potential publication.
President George Bush argues against complaints as Democrats take control of the Senate. He dismisses the charge that his administration is too conservative and defends his policy stance amid rising opposition.
Notices announce the deaths of Willie J Bates Jackson Scooter Sims Jr Dora A Jones Lionel Gleaton Rosa L Noboa and Vera Turner with funeral details to follow in 5A.
North Carolina group Blue Ridge Environmental Defense League pushes for a full and fair NRC hearing on plans for a MOX facility at Savannah River Site. They allege questions about contract compliance, MOX design, and replacement reactors, urging DOE to scrap the contract if obligations cannot be met.
Dr. Jay Jones, owner of The Ark Animal Hospital, adopted Skippy a 17 month old red kangaroo from Virginia after an auction failed to yield a calf. Skippy is friendly but wary of strangers and must approach before bonding. Jones hopes Skippy stays long term as he adds a lively, unpredictable presence to the clinic.
Gas prices in Aiken County climbed midweek after a two week pause, with stations posting gains up to several cents and the regional average at 1.55 per gallon for regular unleaded. Analysts warn nationwide prices could hit 2.00 per gallon this summer as supply concerns loom.
Aiken County hosts a weekend of Memorial Day events honoring veterans. The lineup includes a downtown festival and parade starting Saturday at noon, a 3 PM parade from Union Street, a Monday 11 AM wreath laying at Veterans Memorial Park, and a June 2 2 PM tree planting at Midland Valley Veterans Park. Lt General Robert Chelberg will deliver the keynote, with Stan Spears and other officers attending. Music and military displays accompany the festivities.
Aiken honors Hunter Kilburn, leader of the Aiken High Class of 1969 who joined the Marines after graduation. Neighbors recall his quiet authority and resolve as the Corps sent him toward Vietnam. The article notes Kilburn’s family military roots through his father.
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