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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 2004
Page
15
Law enforcement reports over 90000 dollars stolen from the Cumbee Center for Abused Persons. A former employee is charged with embezzling payroll taxes, undermining the shelter and counseling work Kay Mixon and staff provide to those in distress. Community support is urged to recover from the financial setback.
Publisher Scott B. Hunter and Editor Jeffrey B. Wallace lead the Aiken Standard team. The byline includes Arthur T. Zappa as reporter, Ellen C. Priest as business manager, Timothy E. O Briant as managing editor, Phillip Yates, Scot Newcom, J. David Boyd as systems manager, and Letitia Jefferson among staff.
The United Way unveils major changes led by Board chair Dr. Constance Pritchard to emphasize results and collaboration. Needs will be categorized into four areas Nurturing citizens Promoting health and healing Ensuring self sufficiency and Providing assistance in crisis. Community care councils will draft action plans and agencies are urged to work together. Dee Stanford remains president as volunteers and staff launch the annual campaign.
United Way of Aiken County outlines a 2004 campaign goal of 2.6 million dollars led by executive Joe Lewis. The effort seeks both donations and volunteer time across four areas Nurturing citizens Promoting health Ensuring self sufficiency and crisis assistance. Contact Miss Wilma at 648 8331 to help.
The piece surveys how both major parties use harsh rhetoric in ads and public statements about Bush Kerry and others, noting critics say such tactics dull civic interest. It cites figures from Gore Harkin Dean Mfume Bond and others, and advocates higher level debate.
Gregory J. Topliff of Aiken, a 100 percent disabled Vietnam veteran and former Marine, voices opposition to John Kerry’s campaign style. He cites lost medals, repeated injuries, and perceptions of bias against the Bush administration, arguing Kerry promotes dissension and censorship.
The text quotes scripture Proverbs and Revelation urging judgment by deeds. It mentions the Citizens Militia damping 1960s riots and asserts divine accountability for actions.
The Aiken Standard invites brief letters for the Letters to the Editor column. Writers must include signature, mailing address, and daytime and home phone numbers for verification. Submissions may be edited. Send to the editor at P O Box 456 Aiken SC 29802 or email swallace aikenstandard com or fax 803 648 6052.
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