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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 2009
Page
3
A reader criticizes district budget cuts to music and band programs, calls for reducing administrator stipends, questions lottery funding, TERI staffing, and curriculum changes. The letter urges rapid money support and cites student success and social issues to persuade officials.
Readers urged to contact the TalkBack line or email editorial at the Aiken Standard to comment on the SRS gay support matter. Employees reportedly oppose the policy but lack voice, while the DOE promotes it. Names not required and comments may be edited for space.
Hundreds of Silver Bluff High School students and staff raised funds at a charity walk sponsored by the Key Club. Donations totaled 2694 dollars plus 580 dollars in merchandise, all to be given to the March of Dimes.
Jasamine Smith and Chelsea Parker organized a community fundraiser at SBHS with Principal Todd Bornscheuer praising the effort as a healthful, giving-back activity. Students described the event as exciting and motivating, emphasizing helping others during a challenging recession. Contact Rob Novit at movit aikenstandard.com.
Reader submissions are encouraged with options to email editorials at editorials aikenstandard com or contact the newsroom at 644 2401. Managing Editor Michael Gibbons can be reached at 644 2381. Office hours are 8 a m to 5 30 p m Monday through Friday. The Aiken Standard, ISSN 0893 2557, is published daily by Aiken Communications Inc. P O Box 456 326 Rutland Drive Aiken SC 29802.
Deputies report two men injured in a midnight home invasion on Shiloh Heights Road. Carlos Kitchings, 19, was shot in the back and chest area. Anthony Mitchell, 28, was shot in the side. They were taken to Aiken Regional Medical Centers. Witnesses described three armed men in black fleeing the scene.
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