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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 2012
Page
3
Readers criticize the 2012 Laurens Street Bridge funding debate and national issues, laments a zero pledge ceremony at Aiken High, thanks a helpful stranger, and urges citizens to engage the Obama presidency with pointed commentary. The editorial page invites comments via TalkBack line and email.
Correction notice states a headline misreported comments by Aiken County assistant administrator Brian Sanders about the size of the new health department building. The Aiken Standard regrets the error and reasserts accurate reporting.
A brief contact notice lists hours from 6 30 am to 6 30 pm Monday through Friday and provides a street address 5328 Rut and Drive with phone 648 2311 and fax 648 6052 for inquiries.
Pottery historians Tony Riley and Gary Dexter discussed Edgefield stoneware origins and the famed potter Dave Pottersville known as Dave the Slave. They traced clay sourcing, kiln firing, and the rise in value from thrift shop finds to six figure museum pieces, with pieces dating to the 1800s tied to South Carolina families such as the Lan drums and Chandlers.
The Aiken County Board of Education holds a special meeting Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the district office to hear public input on the proposed 2012 13 budget. Board members consider a up to 46 mill operations tax increase with lawmakers allowing up to 9.3 mills. they opted not to max out. The district faces a budget around 161 million with a 2 percent salary hike for staff and mandatory employer contribution increases for retirement and health insurance. The meeting is the first of two, with a public input session required by law set for June 12.
Dwight Smith says the board seeks input from the public while outlining financial gaps and potential cost cuts. Trustees acknowledge a ballot millage increase may be necessary if state funding does not improve. Habzen cautions the state outlook is slim and savings are limited.
The School Board invites public input on the 2012-13 budget at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the district office at 3000 Brookhaven Drive. Board actions include funding for three curriculum coaches two education technology positions and expanded tech and career and technology program allocations outside the Aiken County Center.
An Aiken man reported Saturday his car was stolen from land he owns on Thunder Valley Road. The incident occurred as three separate thefts and a violent confrontation were reported across nearby areas, with varying suspect descriptions and subsequent police actions.
The Aiken Writing Project hosts its annual summer institute for K-12 teachers to learn new strategies for improving student writing. The program runs from June 28 with an orientation 9 a.m. to noon and sessions on July 9 12 16 19 and 23 26, 8 30 a.m. to 2 30 p.m. Please call 641 3571 for more information.
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