Editorial shares local take on National Drug Take Back day
A reader commends Parks Pharmacy and four local independents in Aiken for disposing of unused medications and urges collaboration with City of Aiken Public Safety and DEA for next year. The letter also cites concerns about an indoor shooting range nearby and broad grievances about government greed while touching on property rights and local norms.
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Parks Pharmacy
North Augusta
Aiken
Aiken Public Safety
DEA
Public schools urge reevaluation of computers as teachers
Concerns grow over computer driven instruction as test scores lag. Proponents call for stronger use of human teachers to boost learning outcomes and address gaps in student performance.
Pool at Weeks Center vs Empty Tennis Courts
Community debate favors allocating funds to a new pool at the H. Odell Weeks Activities Center rather than rebuilding underused tennis courts. Residents argue the pool would serve more people and boost recreation.
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H. Odell Weeks Activities Center
Midland Valley Students Honored For Achievements
Gratitude to Midland Valley students for accomplishments. Carl White praised as a leading, compassionate educator. Call TalkBack at (803) 644-2384 or email editorial aikenstandard.com with brief comments. Readers’ names not required or published. Comments may be edited for space.
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Carl White
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Aiken
Aikenstanda. Com
Karen Daily
Scott B. Hunter
New Carolina Bay observation deck opens with ceremony
The Carolina Bay observation deck at Price Avenue near H Odell Weeks Activities Center opened after a green ribbon ceremony led by city officials and Aiken partners. The two level 36 by 28 foot deck holds about 40 students and will host science classes for area schools with free access for schools and paid reservations for events.
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Carolina Bay
Aiken Land Conservancy
Savannah River Ecology Lab
Aiken County Schools
Beth Everett
Millbrook Elementary
St. Mary’s
Everett
Stewart Builders
Larry Comegys
Fred Cavanaugh
Aiken City
Aiken
Price Avenue
H. Odell Weeks
Richard Pearce
Steve Homoki
Harry Shealy
Aiken Land Conservancy Board of Directors
Aiken County
First-graders research and write illustrated reports at Aiken Elementary
First graders read non fiction books then researched to produce their own illustrated reports. Teacher Kristen Smith and University of Georgia professor Dr Rebecca Harper discuss how the Common Core standards push more non fiction material and writing assignments. Students compare chickens and tigers while balancing team sports rivalries and ideas about literacy gains.
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Kristen Smith
Aiken
Rebecca Harper
Augusta State University
School of Education
Amelia
Aiken Middle School
Harper
Smith
Aiken County
Jerry Palotta
Hammerhead Sharks
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Gamecocks
Piper Woodward
Robbie Girardeau
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Robbie
Micah Williams
Foreground
Will Fields
Aiken APAG seeks used instruments for schools
The Aiken Per forming Arts Group APAG opens its fourth season of Instruments in the Attic inviting donations from residents. Since 3 years, over 205 instruments including seven pianos have been donated to Aiken County schools. Donations are stored at Security Federal Bank and picked up by APAG volunteers with help from Habitat Restore for larger items. A Bi Lo Charities grant of 8800 dollars funds instruments like cellos and French horns. Residents may call Bob Kelley at 643 0800 for details.
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Aiken County
Aiken
APAG
Bob Kelley
Kelley
Security Federal Bank
Henry Krippner
Habitat For Humanity Restore
Donated instruments to aid Aiken schools
Aiken Performing Arts Group APAG is donating strings brass and pianos to schools. For brass and strings donate at any Security Federal Bank branch call Bob Kelley at 643-0800 for other items and possible pickup. Vanessa Cox and Rose Puckett help coordinate the Instruments in the Attic program with Beth Everitt’s district.
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Security Federal Bank
Bob Kelley
APAG
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