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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 2013
Page
3
Citizens question monthly half day at school cost savings and demand road repairs over widening Hitchcock Park way. Commentary covers coroner space, autism water needs, drowning risks, and critiques of Mayor Cavanaugh, Congress, and political parties with hotline and email options for responses.
The Aiken Standard corrects an error from Friday’s edition identifying Philip Merry as an at large City Council member. Merry is seeking re election on November 5. Readers with factual corrections may contact Melissa Hanna by phone or email to set the record straight.
South Carolina reports rising obesity among 2 to 4 year olds from 2010 to 2012 though national data show declines in low income preschoolers in 2008 to 2011. Ashleigh May cites school and community health initiatives as possible factors while SC did not participate in the study. Local officials acknowledge data gaps but emphasize ongoing programs and pediatric care for weight and metabolic risks.
Public health guidance from the Center for Disease Control urges families to eat vegetables fruits and whole grains while limiting sugar drinks fats and large portions. Officials highlight preteens needing weight management support and an aim to expand WIC sites from 21 to 42 across the state by 2014.
The second Blue Night Run drew over 200 participants at Citizens Park despite rain. The event, organized by the Aiken Public Safety Police Athletic League, raised funds for youth sports and mentorship, with James Jackson repeating as overall winner in 17 minutes 5 seconds.
Dogwood Stable’s Palace Malice, son of Curlin, seeks a third straight win after Belmont Stakes and Jim Dandy success. Trained in Aiken by Brad Stauffer, he trains at 6:30 each morning with Todd Pletcher’s plans for a 5/8 or half-mile session on Sunday. The 144th Travers Stakes draws Aug 21 with Mike Smith aboard for NBC telecast Aug 24.
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