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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 2008
Page
3
The speaker stresses support for higher taxes to improve schools. He argues education benefits current and future generations and the world at large, praising the investment as worthwhile and essential for children.
A reader questions the push for energy efficient bulbs and bans on incumbents while asking how many McMansion and retirement communities in the area have solar panels. The letter contrasts local progress with New Jersey politics and hints at moving back.
A South Carolina resident argues that the cost of public education greatly exceeds the taxes paid by their family over generations. The writer notes long years of school tax payments and contrasts them with three children's education costs, while indicating no children in public school for decades yet continuing to pay levies.
A local plea to residents near Sizemore Street in New Ellenton to control dogs that wander into the street. The notice warns pedestrians share the area and urges owners to prevent canine intrusions.
Readers invited to help upgrade the park in New Ellenton with a cleanup and improvements. Call the TalkBack hotline at (803) 644-2384 or email the editorial office with brief comments. Names are required but will not be published. comments should be concise.
M Aiken Magic prepares for the FIRST Robotics International Championship in Atlanta after earning a nationals bid by winning the Judges Award at Clemson. Co captain Randy Peterson notes alliance strategy and finesse play, with team members contributing from robot work to photography and scrapbook duties.
NASA will broadcast the event featuring M Aiken Magic in the Curie division three minute matches. The site link offers coverage of Atlantis finals 2008 and quotes Rob Novitaiken as the contact for the Aiken Standard.
Silver Bluff High School Key Club members win international and district honors for video and poster contests. David Estep places first internationally and second domestically, while Angela Wilson and Shannon Shoultz earn top spots in talent and oratorical contests. The club also wins the Distinguished Club Award for service work with Helping Hands and health-related activities. Thomas receives the highest Carolinas District award for memberships.
The Aiken Standard public notice text lists publication details from 1867, contact addresses in Aiken South Carolina, and a set of Sunday drawings with Pick 3 Pick 4 Palmetto Cash 5 results for several 2008 dates, plus postal and delivery notes and discount rates.
Aiken County School District advances its long standing 2005 strategic goals with MAP testing three times yearly in elementary and middle grades to provide student level data. The plan targets higher English math science and social studies results by 2009 10 and includes measures to raise graduation rates reduce class sizes and strengthen parental communication while preparing for a new faster scoring test by 2010.
Students in USC Aiken business program plan an overseas trip to the Czech Republic and Slovakia. A fundraiser at Outback Steakhouse will run noon to 2 pm with lunch for 15 per person. Tickets available at the door or in the School of Business. Roman Sypos, a Slovakian native, will host. For more information call 641-3340.
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