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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 2011
Page
13
The ACTS coalition began in 1986 with 16 area churches and now includes about 66 churches. It provides temporary and emergency aid in the name of Christ, offering food clothing help with bills medications furniture and housewares to residents in need during tough economic times.
The ACTS organization marks its anniversary with a summary of offerings in 2010 including 4739 interviews to assess needs, 6790 people fed for a week, hundreds aided by the Senior Food Program, clothing for 3765 individuals, and funds to prevent utility shutoffs for 1310 families. It notes prescription aid, furnishing for 27 homes, wares for 203 families, and varied assistance totaling 1079 individuals and families. The piece credits a volunteer-driven, church-based board led by Executive Director Vicki Bukovitz and honors the organization’s volunteers and faith-driven mission.
The text presents staff roles including Publisher Editor Executive Editor Production Director Advertising Director Business Manager Managing Editor Classified Advertising Manager Delivery Manager and their email handles for the Aiken Standard publication.
Column argues NAACP resolution to end the Drug War signals a sea change in policy. It cites arrests, costs, and racial disparities, urging evidence based reforms and treatment over jail, with commentary by Leonard Pitts Jr. from the Miami Herald.
The piece argues that the debt ceiling gridlock is caused by career politicians who created the mess, with a few newcomers pressured to abandon personal beliefs and follow party lines. It portrays the responsible group as the same who caused the problem.
A reader criticizes the president for scapegoating and promotes cutting spending. The letter warns that eliminating government jobs reduces service quality, comparing it to a rude DMV and demanding excessive forms, then asserts voters elected leaders who lack the will or intellect to solve the problem.
Letter writer Lawrence Fly Aiken questions Pitts credentials and journalism history arguing his Fox News critique reflects ideological bias. He cites Pitts alleged past roles and asserts mainstream media is beholden to the White House and the current regime.
A reader condemns Democrats and Republicans for tax hikes and endless spending. The letter urges voters to ignore party labels, evaluate actions, and vote out incumbents to protect liberties.
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