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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 2008
Page
11
The piece notes some businesses already run four day weeks to cut energy costs and travel expenses. It cites Aiken city departments using 12 hour shifts and staggered Fridays off as energy saving examples. It asks if schools and buses could adopt longer days or four day weeks for savings while weighing impacts on service and performance.
Readers debate on coverage of a former cheerleader’s arrest, raising concerns about presumption of guilt and impact on the accused and her family. Some call for caution reporting while others defend timely public disclosure in a small town context.
The Aiken Standard announces its staff across key departments including Publisher Scott B. Hunter Editor Jeffrey B. Wallace News Director Timothy E. OBriant Production Director Phillip Yates and other management and operations personnel with email addresses for each role. The notice outlines leadership across advertising circulation business and circulation channels.
Readers praise Ronald Wood's column criticizing Greg Ryberg while urging GVW community unity to press for incorporation. They accuse Aiken and North Augusta leaders of trying to block the effort and seek neutral stances from local officials including the fire chief. Additional letters defend pension recovery actions related to Graniteville and urge a yes vote to advance GVW incorporation.
A public letter thanks Sen. Ryberg for seeking information about who backs GVW area incorporation. It notes disclosure of donors could influence voting and cites Ronald Wood’s attack on Ryberg as evidence of fear of transparency. The GVW committee members pushing the measure are said to reside outside the area.
A family notes Aug 15 as the anniversary of their daughter Madison’s miraculous survival after a backyard pool incident. She briefly appeared to be fading, then revived with CPR and swift medical care from New Ellenton Fire and Rescue, the sheriff, EMS, and Aiken Regional. The family credits prayer and Jesus Christ for her full recovery from brain swelling.
The Aiken Standard provides several channels for readers to submit letters. Mail entries to Box 456 in Aiken South Carolina, or email letters aikenstandard.com. Fax submissions can be sent to 648-6052.
U S Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice argues Russia has not accepted a move toward a new era based on equality sovereignty and economic integration as Georgia faces a six day military action.
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