Aiken County School Board approves broad incentive plan
The Aiken County Board of Education votes to create a 2002 to 2008 bonus program rewarding entire school staffs for meeting new standards while separating incentives from principal evaluations. The plan aims to boost student performance and could trigger state compliant three year principal reviews.
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Aiken County
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Allen Standard Staff Roster Listing Editors and Officials
A Bennett Jr. pressroom supervisor and a full editorial and management lineup are named. Scott B. Hunter is listed as publisher with Jeffrey B. Wallace as editor and Timothy E. O'Brian in managing edit. Ellen C. Priest is the advertising director and J. David Boyd is systems manager.
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Art
Greatest Commandments in Law and Love
The piece compares Beard and Whitehead on epigrams and recalls Jesus answering the Pharisee’s query by naming two commandments. It honors love of God and neighbor as the core of Torah and prophets, urging active compassion and selfless giving. It end with Jesus’ call to love and Teresa and Gandhi quotes.
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Columbia University
New School of Social Research
New York City
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Newcomer family salutes American pride in Aiken
A London born family arriving in June shares gratitude for U S opportunities and patriotism after Sept 11. Kishan N Shah owner of Hotley Inns in Aiken praises the town, vows to become citizens, and calls Americans proud aliens while valuing education, jobs, and community welcome.
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Letters defend Girl Scout relief efforts and safety focus
Jeanne R. Martin argues in support of Girl Scouts involvement in relief for New York and Washington tragedies. She emphasizes long service, board roles, safety guidelines, and age appropriate acts like writing to workers or recognizing victims as valuable contributions beyond fundraising.
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NAACP Flag Debate Sparks Local Controversy in Aiken
Sharlene Mills of Aiken voices opposition to the NAACP boycott stance over the Confederate flag. She argues the issue distracts from real threats like terrorism and urges pride without hatred, urging the flag remain atop the State House if needed.
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Aiken Standard Seeks Letters to the Editor Submissions
The Aiken Standard invites brief letters with signature mailing address and daytime and home telephone numbers for verification. All letters may be edited and condensed. Submit to Letters to the Editor PO Box 456 Aiken SC or by email. Fax 803-648-6052.
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