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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 2009
Page
3
Former SRS employees describe new stigma labeling them as homosexual due to the GLOBE initiative. They report being silenced when voicing concerns and feel shame and embarrassment from the shift in perception and treatment.
A reader criticizes Aiken High School restrooms as dirty and urges action. The letter presses for better sanitation and access to bathrooms for students and staff without penalties for sick days. It also questions TalkBack coverage and calls for discussion of companies relocating operations to Latin America and Mexico.
The letter argues against adding more students to classrooms due to discipline issues and disagrees with eliminating district offices. Readers are invited to comment via TalkBack, phone or email, with names not required and comments subject to space edits.
Aiken County Council correction says Councilman Charles Barton voted for the second reading of the proposed bar hours ordinance, not against it. The Aiken Standard apologizes and notes commitment to accurate reporting and prompt corrections.
Fordham Institute and Kingsbury Center analyzed 18 elementary and 18 middle schools moved to 28 states to project AYP results. SC, with higher proficiency standards, shows only three would meet AYP, while Wisconsin 17 and Arizona 15 would. Middle schools fare worse across states. Local officials call the results a reminder that state rules and federal guidelines shape accountability differently.
Dr Wayne Frazier urged Paul Knox Middle School students to shape their own history through choices. He shared a personal path from hardship to success, stressing that right and wrong lie with each student and that responsibility rests with them, their families, and the community.
Information for submitting items to the Aiken Standard and delivery help. Includes newsroom number 644 2401, editor contacts Michael Gibbons 644 2381 and Tim O Briant 644 2380, delivery hours, re delivery windows, and subscription cancellation and payment guidance. Also lists mailing address and publication details dating to 2008.
Public Works Director Larry Morris says a pilot using geographic routing with GIS and GPS to map yard trash and recycling pickups could cut fuel use by about 25 percent. Regular garbage service remains unchanged as officials gather data.
The AARP Senior Driving Course will run Friday from 12 30 pm to 4 30 pm and Saturday from 8 30 am to 12 30 pm at Cumberland Village 3335 Wise Creek Lane near Hitchcock Parkway and Augusta Highway. Attendance on both days is required with a $14 fee or $12 for members. Register by calling 643 0073 and pay on the first day.
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