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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 2011
Page
3
City officials state that downtown Aiken is under city control and not the sheriff's office, clarifying jurisdiction boundaries for residents and businesses.
A community pleas for an end to thefts from newspaper boxes as residents urge the culprit to stop stealing and restore trust, noting frustration and concern over access to local news.
A letter from an ill informed writer submitted to the Aiken Standard attacks a Marxist leaning president. It derides the Egyptian crisis and labels opponents racists, expressing rage and hatred and concluding with well wishes for treatment.
A reader warns that surveillance cameras in the City of Aiken signal intrusive oversight. The note questions safety claims and contrasts with debates over religion and government in public schools, touching on concerns about state control and religious influence.
Feb 14 article prompts reader reaction on school funding and poverty. Call TalkBack at (803) 644-2384 or email editorial at aik enstandard com with brief comments. Names not required and comments may be edited for space.
Aiken County Administrator Clay Killian discussed locating a new administrative complex on a greenfield site or the current Richland Avenue site. He cited a $700,000 lease estimate for 18 to 24 months during demolition and construction and noted council may decide in executive session. Public input continues February 21 at the North Augusta Municipal Building.
Ridge Spring Monetta High School launches the Academic Renaissance incentive led by Principal Mason Cummings and teacher of the year Carmen Holley. Students Cherie Franco Ashley Soliz and Ashley Wood promote monthly student and teacher of the month voting, plus a school-wide pep rally and suggestion box to boost motivation and collaboration.
The Aiken County Board of Education will hold a special meeting at the district office Wednesday at 6 p.m. School Board members will discuss district matters and may take action on agenda items.
The school board responds to the Aiken County Legislative Delegation on several education related bills in the South Carolina General Assembly. A closed session will review the district’s administrative organizational structure. District office at 1000 Brookhaven Drive.
Reader submissions are encouraged and newsroom contacts are listed. Call 644-2401 for tips, email editorial at eikenstandard com, or reach Managing Editor Michael Gibbons at 644-2381. Office hours 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. The publisher is Aiken Communications Inc. and the paper operates from 326 Butland Drive, Aiken SC 29802.
Aiken City Council plans a work session on water fluoridation amid national debate. Council members seek data and input from dental professionals and DHEC before setting a date. City water fluoride stands at 0.7 mg/L, down from 1 mg/L after EPA guidance.
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