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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 2014
Page
3
A reader outlines dangerous conditions on Pine Log Road citing numerous potholes and debris. They urge immediate repair and cleanup to improve driving safety and road quality.
A reader reports three packages delayed for weeks after returning items by mail. The post office cites a new contract and says pickups start tomorrow. One parcel has sat since December 24 and cannot be tracked until scanned.
We discuss the value of rivers to civilization and irrigation needs for the South Edisto and nearby areas. We urge responsible water use, monitoring, and possible limits during droughts, inviting readers to share thoughts via TalkBack line or email, with privacy on names.
Aiken County educators discuss how Common Core defines standards not curriculum and how districts align materials. Laurence compares standards to a basketball target, while citizens debate centralization and HSAP replacement with the new framework.
Joerg Klisch, vice president for North America Operations at Tognum America, received the ACTE Award of Merit for a German style apprentice program at MTA in Graniteville. The program, praised by Aiken County educators, spans 18 months and involves student Caleb Dyer and other Career Center participants.
Aiken Planning Commission hears updates on capital projects including the Senior Youth Eustis Park Recreation Center. City Manager Pearce notes the project is in the works as the district’s land sale faltered. The city funds include 3.5 million from the Capital Projects Sales Tax for land and design. Other major items include Shaw's Creek water plant upgrade at 1.5 million and Hitchcock Parkway widening over five million, with school sidewalk work at 800 thousand and a new fire station at 300 thousand. Commission set public hearing on Natural Resources Element and future work session on electronic signage. Maryan Schechter reports.
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