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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1997
Page
4
The House passed a measure to prioritize child safety over reunification in foster care. It would fast track adoption for children under 10 who have spent 18 of the last 24 months in care and provide a $4,000 fee for each adoption above prior year totals, aimed at reducing foster populations.
The article explains GIS mapping shifting from a specialized tool for federal agencies to a mainstream data analysis technology used by state and local governments, small and large businesses, nonprofits, and universities. It highlights GIS role in marketing research, census data integration, and grant needs demonstrations, noting federal data sources and a USC Aiken grant to integrate GIS in teaching and research.
British voters oust the Conservatives in a landslide led by Tony Blair, signaling a potential Clinton era style shift. The win wipes out Tory dominance in Scotland and Wales and pushes Blair to pursue centrist reforms, echoing welfare cuts and tax stances debated in Washington.
North Augusta welcomes Lark Jones, a North Augusta High School graduate, to the mayoralty as Tom Greene steps down after 26 years on the City Council. Greene and Councilman Bill Gray retire from long public service as Jones vows to maintain current government quality.
Aiken readers urge Hitchcock Foundation to publicize controlled burns in Hitchcock Woods after a night of heavy smoke and fear. The writer recounts a 3 am disturbance near Aiken Estates and Fox Chase, asks for front page notices and warns of potential home danger and alarm among residents and horse community.
Brief correspondence welcomes readers to address the editor. Include signature and mailing address plus daytime and home phone numbers. All letters may be edited or condensed. Address Letters to the Editor at Aiken Standard PO Box 456 Aiken SC 29802 or email editorial scescape net.
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