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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 2009
Page
13
Editorial urges focus on Child Abuse Prevention Month in April. Highlights that 10,795 SC children are victims of neglect or abuse and a child is abused or neglected every 49 minutes per the Children’s Defense Fund. Calls support for health and safety agencies to break the abuse cycle.
Editor’s column contrasts a 9.5 percent February unemployment rate as both bad and good news. It notes Aiken tied for 40th among SC counties, nine counties under 10 percent, SC’s 11 percent state rate, possible climbs to 14 percent, and potential 1.6 billion stimulus funds for SRS cleanup creating new jobs in 30 months.
Publisher Scott B. Hunter editor Jeffrey B. Wallace advertising director Arthur T. Zappa news director Timothy E. O Briant business manager Terri Cheek provide newsroom and management contacts for the Aiken Standard with website references.
Wade and Sissy Brodie place a conservation easement on 39 acres near Salley preserving long held lands dating to 18th century grants from King George II and Governor Charles Pinckney. The land features longleaf pines two ponds and open plots used for vegetables with limited building rights and tax benefits.
Quote captures judge Simon Cowell telling Megan Joy he would not consider saving her before she was voted off American Idol. The remark reflects sharp on air criticism during the elimination. The moment illustrates the show's blunt judging style and tense elimination atmosphere.
Readers are invited to send letters to the editor at the Aiken Standard. Provide a mailing address and contact options including box number box 456 in Aiken South Carolina 29802 and email letters aikenstandard com or fax at 648 6052.
A retired teacher defends local public schools against the label of failing citing dedicated counselors administrators and a strong curriculum. The letter praises German language students robotics team and a Jeopardy participant while urging students to study attend class and value education.
The Charleston Post and Courier reports two bills by Sen. Glenn McConnell aim to distinguish business gambling from home games. One bill would let nonprofits run raffles with voter approval. the other would allow private home poker as long as the house does not profit. Critics warn of a slippery slope toward broader gambling while proponents say cards should be played at home and schools could raffle to fund playgrounds.
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