Aliens themed spelling bee crowns Kaitlynn Haney of LBC
Kaitlynn Haney won first place in the 2009 Aiken County Spelling Bee held at the Washington Center for the Performing Arts. Tristan Brown of Schofield Middle placed second and Payton Carter of St. Mary Help of Christians School was third. Kaitlynn earned a laptop as the top prize.
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Marines donate tot tykes to Aiken schools preschool
On February 10 the James L Hammons Marine Corps League Detachment 939 donated four tot tykes to the Special Education Department of Aiken County Public Schools. Lane Parker led the group with David Clere at Chukker Creek Elementary for Mrs Babs Bowers preschool class.
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Aiken Standard Staff Contact Lines
Newspaper staff directory lists editors managers and departments at the Aiken Standard with roles for publisher editor news production circulation and advertising leadership. Contact details include emails for key personnel and department heads.
Letters to the Editor Spar Over Obama Policy and Free Speech
A Moses Mims letter denounces Obama administration achievements while citing Rasmussen polls. A companion guest column by Jack DeVine weighs Good and Not So Good, criticizing outsourcing of stimulus and interrogation tactics. The piece also urges protection of free speech and warns against a revived Fairness Doctrine. The Aiken County School Board is urged to reveal details of district reorganizations and benefits to students.
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Stimulus plan sparks debate on impacts and youth costs
The piece argues Obama’s stimulus will fail to boost the economy and may worsen it while expanding government power. It criticizes reliance on federal funds for short term relief and warns of long term debt, highlighting youth voters as the group bearing future tax burden.
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Transparency demand over district reorganization plan
In tough fiscal times the School Board pursues a nine million shortfall solution with a push for transparency. Critics demand specifics on what "district department reorganization" means for 21 positions and oppose turf driven consolidation of five districts.
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Exxon Valdez spill remembered and debated decades on
Mary Hayes Aiken recounts the Exxon Valdez disaster of March 24, 1989, noting 10.8 million gallons spilled in Prince William Sound and widespread wildlife deaths. The piece cites long term habitat recovery estimates, court damages, and ongoing industry resistance to stricter tanker rules.
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Discontinue TalkBack column
A letter from a reader urges ending the TalkBack column in the Aiken Standard, criticizing its negative tone and lack of accountability. The writer cites personal experience as a transplanted Southerner, calls comments uninformed and discriminatory, and questions the section’s purpose and value to the community.
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