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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 12, 2004
Page
12
The Aiken County Board of Education backs a 2004 2005 preliminary budget that avoids tax hikes and adds about 1 million in revenue from fees in lieu of taxes. Contingency funding uses 731 476 of the new revenue. Meal prices rise 10 cents for full pay students. Glenn Wilson urges rejecting an evolution graphic.
Associate Superintendent Dr. Frank Roberson says NCLB transfer rules force 25 mile moves and overnight proficiency in every subgroup, jeopardizing many schools. Board Chair Dr. John Bradley predicts all schools will soon be on needs improvement and overcrowding will rise as federal standards double.
At the Aiken plant visit, Mario Andretti recalls racing milestones and tire innovations with Firestone. Plant manager Mike Rose highlights OSHA-certified safety status and the plant's technological leadership, while noting Firestone’s 2000 recall and the company’s support from customers and executives.
Still and Bogart describe high costs at a South Carolina station near I 20 with prices around 26 dollars per fill. They note higher regional prices and a potential drop if OPEC increases output. AAA Carolinas official explains demand and supply dynamics ahead of Memorial Day and summer.
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