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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 2007
Page
9
A grant to Midland Valley High School enables ninth graders to use laptops throughout high school. The plan includes teacher training, aiming to bridge the achievement gap and align with business world tools. Skeptics note potential growing pains, but supporters see it as a future statewide trend.
In Aiken and Aiken County residents face Republican primaries for City Council District 3 with Don Sprawls and Dick Dewar on the ballot and District 25 for the State Senate to face Democrat Bill Clytum in November. With no opposition in either race turnout matters as every registered voter can decide who represents them locally and in the state legislature.
The letter reflects on Project Graduation started in 1995 after a son’s death, praising the program’s safety and community support. It urges ongoing involvement with the Aiken County United Way, connects family ties to civic help, and notes a September meeting at Odell Weeks. It highlights cancer support via the Savannah River Cancer Foundation and calls readers to assist those in need.
Stanley Ostrawski of Aiken answers Mr. R Overman’s Aug 29 letter arguing illegal aliens strain schools health care and taxes. He contends migrants, including in construction, rob resources, asks about Social Security IDs and calls for deportation and immigration reform.
Fragmented quotes from a tense leaders’ exchange touch on ending the Korean War and Kim Jong Un’s weapons programs. The text also references a high profile missing persons case and a family friend speaking on innocence.
The memorial service for Bob Sawyer honored a beloved Midland Valley High School teacher, coach and translator of life lessons. Students spoke of perseverance and enduring influence as rain fell at First Baptist Church Langley, reflecting a lasting legacy across generations.
Readers are invited to send letters to the editor about concerns, with a 200 word limit and subject to editing. Submissions should be mailed to Letters to the Editor at Alken Standard Box 456 Aken SC 29802 or emailed or faxed to the provided numbers.
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