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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 2004
Page
2
Resident questions tax losses from license fees and cites many unlicensed businesses. They warn development near Gem Lakes affects Silver Bluff property and urge Smart Growth input. They call for credit to local groups and query charter school performance and funding parity with public schools.
Jason Sikes brings the King to life through his tribute shows. A reader shares a Christmas miracle at the Aiken post office when a misplaced periodical was found and saved by the mail carrier, restoring faith in small kindnesses.
Aiken Elementary School earns a spot among five South Carolina nominees for the national Blue Ribbon Awards. The state education department highlighted strong progress in achievement, with principal Sharon Foret Cagle noting a dedicated faculty and engaged parents. Winners are announced in Washington, D.C., next fall.
About 300 Teacher Cadets from seven Aiken County high schools attended the USC Aiken conference. Charmaine Henry and Tamra Walters enjoyed a Rhythm is Fundamental workshop led by Dr. Jay Lisk, while others heard from Dr. Jim Kauffman and Tim Lintner on the teaching profession and challenges.
Gov. Mark Sanford signed a bill to establish the South Carolina Military Family Relief Fund modeled after an Illinois program. Lt. Gov. André Bauer championed it to aid families of National Guard and Reserve members deployed in the war on terror with grants from $500 to $2,000 administered by the Division of Veterans' Affairs. Funds come from taxpayers via an income tax check off and from other grants or donations. Applications timing and award start were not yet announced.
Active duty Guard and Reserve members deployed since September 11 2001 may receive $500 grants, with up to $2000 available based on need for at least 30 days of active service and a salary drop of 30 percent or more. About 5500 Palmetto State residents in the SC National Guard have served in the war effort and Lt Gov Bauer pushed lawmakers to sponsor the bill. Contact J C Lexow at flexow aikenstandard.com.
Wackenhut Services received a 1.7 million award fee after a perfect rating for six months at SRS. DOE official Jeff Allison praised Lawrence Brede Jr and noted top honors in the 32nd Security Police Officer Training Competition and an incident investigation by WSI SRS that followed a fatal construction sub contractor accident.
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