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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 2003
Page
2
A letter from a resident questions annual tax increases versus a reported 10 million dollar school bus purchase. The writer rails against favoritism, local baseball and All Stars nepotism, calls for aid to the needy, and criticizes perceived fairness in community issues and editorial stances on inclusion.
A Talkback voice argues that coaches deserve playoff bonuses rather than cuts. The caller contends teachers are underpaid and coaches invest extensive hours, earning far less than the value of playoff success and should be rewarded when teams reach the playoffs.
Reader comment questions blame for 9 11 and war aims asking who is responsible for security failures. The note wonders if North Korea could be next target and mentions lack of weapons of mass destruction found after the war.
A reader argues gas is cheaper in Columbia than in Aiken and surrounding areas, urging others to drive to Columbia for savings. The letter notes the commenter lives in Columbia and works in Aiken, and invites further opinions via Talkback or email. Comments may be edited for space.
Erin Sumner, a Warrenville Elementary first-year teacher, relies on mentor Beverly Giles who brings nearly 30 years of educational experience. The pair discuss classroom challenges, from behavior to testing, bridging a generation gap and reinforcing the mentor role across the district.
North Augusta officials say the US Army Corps of Engineers dropped a plan to cut Savannah River flows during drought months. They argued reduced water could threaten drinking water for 120,000 Beaufort and Jasper county residents and harm saltwater intrusion. A new version may be drafted, with officials noting enough flow for Augusta and industrial intakes was a concern.
Local police say recent rain did not cause significant roadway problems. Sgt. Turno emphasizes driver inattention as the main wreck factor and urges slower speeds in wet conditions. Meteorologist Hunter notes rain will ease by Friday with showers through Thursday, then clearing.
The L Area seepage basin at Savannah River Site was closed after completion of remediation. The unlined earthen basin, 200 by 36 by seven feet, received reactor purge water and truck wastes during operations from the 1950s to 1988, and now a cover and soils prevent rainwater intrusion and limit groundwater contamination.
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