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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1997
Page
8
School board chair J. Alex Stanton says the PASS report will be reviewed within two months to refine existing standards and require legislative action for some items. The commission urges annual school reports, two letter grades for each school, and potential outcomes if goals aren’t met.
Mrs Prout and more than 250 crafters present at Aiken's Makin' in downtown Aiken. The festival runs 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday with handmade items including birdhouses and floral arrangements.
United Defense L.P. of Aiken secured a 15.07 million contract to build 17 M9 armored earth movers for the Army. The award, announced by US Senator Ernest Hollings, is expected to boost jobs and spending in Aiken while remaining units built in York, Pennsylvania.
A $103 billion three year highway measure advances in a House subcommittee despite GOP concern it exceeds the budget deal with President Clinton. Speaker Gingrich pressure mounts as conservatives push to block or accelerate floor action while Senate leaders plan a six year version within spending limits.
State meteorologist states the jet stream kept most rain north this summer but expects a wetter than normal October and November. While peaches and some crops tolerate wet spells, persistent rain fosters disease. Fall foliage may brighten as damp weather dulls color.
Police pursued a dispute linked shooting in Aiken County. Walker, a 5'6" Black man about 200 pounds with black hair and eyes, fled the scene. Last seen in a gray Acura Integra with Honda of Aiken paper tag, wearing a white T shirt and blue shorts. Call 642.1761 or 1-800-922-3211 with tips.
The Ruth Patrick Science Education Center at USC Aiken will run two teacher courses from Sept 16 to Nov 13. Math Manipulatives for elementary and middle school teachers and an introductory computing course will be held on a designated day from 30 pan with 8.75 registration per course. tuition is free. For details or registration call Angela Taylor at 648-6851 ext 3313.
A proposed veterans memorial park project moves forward with a funding campaign. Preston Maroney told Aiken AMBACS members that 15 000 fliers have been distributed to Aiken County residents and bricks are available for donation from individuals organizations and businesses.
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