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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 2003
Page
2
A group of cotton mill employees denounce their asbestos lawyers as ineffective and exploited. They urge relief and reelect Don Sprawls, praising his 25 years of integrity and service.
A critical comment argues teachers should quit to let the federal government experience teaching, claiming officials presume to know how to teach. It asserts that a child who does not want to learn will not, regardless of authority.
Observers urge redistributing South Carolina Education Lottery funds and call for an investigation into high level bureaucrats. Advocates insist money should reach education programs while critiquing bloated salaries and opaque spending.
A reader alleges Ed Grobbe pieces appear freely in Talkback while negative notes about Don Sprawls are edited or not published. The writer claims bias and distrusts the column’s fairness, saying they and others have been censored and never see balanced treatment.
A reader criticizes downtown parking and safety at Aiken Makin' urging move to the Fairgrounds for easier access. The letter also addresses EMS use and a Talkback hotline for comments to the Aiken Standard.
An Aiken man with felony drug convictions was sentenced to eight years in prison and ordered to pay more than $210 000 in fines and fees. McCalla pleaded guilty to possession of crack near a school and two counts of possession with intent to distribute. He faces life in prison on two more serious offenses if convicted again and must serve 85 percent before parole.
Dorothy Moss 82 and fellow Shadow Oaks residents visit Aiken Bowl with Dalphine Woodward for a National Bowling League observance. Moss recalls past success while others enjoy the outing in wheelchairs, sharing memories and smiles.
The USSSA Girls Slow Pitch Softball World Series drew about 1,475 people to Aiken in July, generating roughly 34,625 in concessions and sales for the City of Aiken Parks Recreation and Tourism Department. Officials say results improve yearly and bolster future event bidding despite awaiting a full economic impact study.
Fifth graders at J D Lever Elementary watched instructor Caren Bozzarello reveal confiscated animal skins and parts including polar bear hides and an alligator. She explains conservation and the value of hands on study as Zoo Atlanta loans demonstrate living creatures without real specimens.
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