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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 2007
Page
3
A reader criticizes Reverend Sharpton for acting as a peace maker, arguing he cites Paris Hilton's special treatment while noting O J Simpson and Snoop Dogg did not receive jail time. The letter urges him to focus on improving race relations rather than rhetoric.
A speaker decries the SIS for backing a Gay Rights Day while denying equal rights to Christian groups. They argue government funding should not privilege one faith or viewpoint and call for uniform rights across organizations.
Readers urge ethical conduct from the solicitor and duke prosecutor, question the rush to judgment, and call for evidence rules adherence while discussing local roads, water use, and civic dialogue. Thurmond praise and TalkBack guidance appear alongside standard comment policies and contact details.
The Aiken County School Board introduced a 21 member superintendent search committee at a Tuesday meeting. The panel includes educators, advisory members, businesspeople and retirees tied to the district. Al Lamback chairs with Dr Randy Stowe as vice. The group will screen applications and present five finalists for interviews.
Economist Aaron Rubin tours the country with the OreoMobile using oversized cookies to illustrate budget priorities. He says the federal budget totals $1 trillion with Pentagon funding dominating discretionary spending while education and health care receive smaller shares. The talk, sponsored by Business Leaders for Sensible Priorities, argues for shifting funds from nuclear weapons to energy, education, and child insurance. Local USCA professor Dr. Bob Botsch questions South uptake, noting defense focus remains strong in policy debates.
The board approved a 164 million dollar budget with a 6 mill increase and cautioned about a new state reimbursement formula tied to the consumer price index. Comptroller Brock Heron warned fast growing counties may lose funds while poorer districts gain. Several new posts and programs were approved including career specialists and new assistants. Heron will leave for Lexington District 2 next month after nine years.
Wo Ammen Coumyaa yn pals Amy Gregory and Elisa Sanders Pee were appointed to principal positions by the Board of Education Tuesday. Gregory will lead Chukker Creek Elementary School while Sanders Pee moves to New Ellenton Middle School. Kennedy Middle School teacher Jamie Byrne is named assistant principal at Kennedy. Dr. Lloydette Young will become New Ellenton assistant principal. Two current assistants Jennifer Myers and Larry Dennis will switch positions this fall.
The Aiken Standard contact and subscription notice outlines addresses in Aiken South Carolina and nearby box numbers, with rates, EZ Pay options, and upcoming delivery dates from late 2006 to 2007. It includes daily, weekend, and holiday schedule notes along with Pick 3, Pick 4, and Mega Millions numbers and prize data.
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