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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 2009
Page
3
A reader argues the Republican Party is dead and urges Libertarians to win the White House. The letter criticizes Gov. Sanford for rejecting stimulus funds, claims high unemployment and poor schools, and contends government should not assist those in need while acknowledging taxes fund such programs. He calls for accepting federal aid to improve schools and state finances.
Readers lash out at bonuses for failing executives and demand profits fund rewards not taxpayer loans. They urge driver safety in Pleasant Point and complaint about a long Wagener Road stoplight. Call TalkBack or email comments. names may be edited.
Travis E. Johnson, 35, of Aiken, faces drug trafficking and cocaine distribution charges after fleeing police with a black bag later found near a workbench. Prosecutors say the bag contained cocaine and tied to Johnson. defense disputes ownership and evidence. K-9 unit Fila recovered the bag as testimony begins.
The tip line is 644-2401 with messages welcomed. Email submissions to editorial at aikenstandard com. Managing Editor Michael Gibbons can be reached at 644-2381. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday to Friday.
Jackson Mayor Todd Etheredge notes the difficulty facing the Aiken County Board of Education as they draft a budget amid a deteriorating economy. Area 5 residents urge keeping schools open while officials discuss facility use and possible staffing shifts without closing schools.
The Aiken County Board of Education plans Friday at 3 30 p m a special meeting at the district office to discuss administration recommendations including five new principals and the layoff of five retirees due to budget deficits. Parents urge retaining nine reading interventionists as stimulus funds may fund reinstatement and possible Reading Recovery changes are discussed by Dr Kevin O Gorman.
The Aiken County School District expects about 6 million dollars in Title I and special education stimulus aid over two years. Board members heard updates on federal funds and the governor's control of 700 million in stabilization money, while state leaders plan to redirect stimulus to reach 08 or 09 levels.
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