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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 2001
Page
4
The Aiken County School District begins the 2001 2002 year serving about 24000 students. The Education Accountability Act introduces annual report cards rating schools as excellent to unsatisfactory based on Palmetto Achievement Challenge Test results.
A Lexington County principal faced parental backlash after eliminating daily recess at BC Grammar School No. 1 in West Columbia to add more time for art music and physical education. Superintendent Barry Bolen said residents resisted the move, likening it to removing Thanksgiving turkey.
The Aiken Standard lists staff with publisher Scott B. Hunter and editor Timothy E. O Briant among the leadership team. Advertising director is Jeffrey B. Wallace and business manager Art Zappa. Circulation director Ellen C. Priest and managing editor James R. Bennett Jr. are noted alongside systems manager J. David Boyd.
Aiken County Council member challenges a column by Chuck Smith on Sage Mill Fire Station. He accuses the piece of misinformation and details disputes over incentives, GVW proposals, staffing, and Bridgestone correspondence, urging record checking. He urges Smith to volunteer locally and notes ethics rulings.
Former Rep Tim Penny argues that doing nothing is not an option for Social Security. He cites the Greenspan commission era, trust fund debates, and the need for early, modest reforms to avoid future crises and fund promises.
A letter criticizes county delegation members for alleged impropriety and praises the staff at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. The writer recounts 15 heart surgeries, thanks ER ICU and hospital floors, and extends gratitude to doctors including Lloyd Daniels Joseph Cunningham Martin Greenberg David Cundey Jack Ratliff Zolowic Randy Watson and Von Buedingen.
A grateful family thanks nurses and caregivers for the compassionate care given to Mr. Clifton Bennett in his last days. They praise Shellhouse Funeral Home staff Robbie, Jason, Lynn, Ms. Flo, Mr. Joe and Mr. Lee for their kindness and support during the loss and in their time of need in Aiken.
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