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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 2009
Page
11
Aiken Standard editors urge passage of the School Flexibility Act allowing districts in the next two budgets to reallocate funds to classrooms. The plan permits salary deviations for retired teachers, teacher furloughs, altered student teacher ratios, expanded virtual instruction, and temporary suspensions of some testing and textbook rules to save money.
CBS aired a heartfelt midgame memorial for Javonte Clanton of USC Aiken after the Division II Championship loss. He died in an auto accident en route from Aiken to Columbus Ohio, with still photos and tributes shown to viewers nationwide.
South Carolina’s Second District representative argues EFCA harms jobs and health care by ending secret ballots in union formation. He cites unemployment increases, government arbitration after 120 days, and calls for the Secret Ballot Protection Act to preserve private voting and oppose card check.
Malawian resident E Ngulinga comments on Madonna’s attempt to adopt a second Malawian child. He notes the potential benefits for the child’s schooling and future, while contrasting broader concerns about local industry and national prospects. President Obama remarks about industry resilience.
The notice directs readers to send letters to the editor by mail to 456, Aiken, SC 29802 or via letters aikenstandard.com or fax at 648-6052. It states letters should be 200 words or less and are subject to editing.
Tim Miller of the Center for Consumer Freedom argues that capping APRs for two week payday loans would effectively shut down short term lending. He compares a hotel nightly rate to a two week loan and says high caps push borrowers to costly alternatives like bounced-check fees.
Donny Graves of Graves Auto Salvage praises SRP for offering a safe way to sell cars, motorcycles, and boats in a community consignment setup. He notes concerns about dealer licenses and tax issues but supports revival or a similar local lot.
The Atkinson family expresses gratitude to Sheriff Mike Hunt, the Aiken County Sheriff's Department, the Coroner's office, EMS workers, and churches First Baptist Belvidere and Millbrook for prayers and meals. They also thank the Palmetto Parkway road construction crew and the local community for support during this difficult time.
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