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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 2002
Page
15
A historical quotation by William Ashley Billy Sunday, the American evangelist born 1862 died 1935, notes that attending church does not by itself make one a Christian, just as entering a garage does not transform into an automobile.
Editors urge reevaluation as eight Aiken County schools win Palmetto Gold or Silver awards while critics flag the EOC accountability formulas. Ridge Spring Monetta earns Gold for progress. others miss due to a misaligned improvement rating. Dr. Roberson notes the system can miss real gains, with Oakwood Windsor and other schools overlooked. A preliminary EOC review is planned to address the concerns and adjust formulas.
The Glten Standard lists Scott B. Hunter as editor Jefferson Wallace as advertising director Art Zappa as business manager Ellen Priest as managing junior Timothy E O Briant production director Philip Yates circulation director Lot Newcom and J David Boyd as customer service manager Letitia Jefferson completes the staff lineup.
The piece accuses Trent Lott of pandering on race to gain political favor, citing interviews on Fox News and CNN where he backed more race conscious remedies. It contrasts Republican and Democratic reactions, notes reactions from Lieberman and Thompson, and parallels Bush era equity policies, portraying ongoing race-based payoffs and political expediency.
Don Currier of Aiken commends Owens Plumbing Inc for extensive work, identifying first job failure causes and developing a corrective plan. The firm implemented the plan at no extra cost and stood behind their work, praised by the customer.
A letter laments the handling of Rascal by Jeff Wilson and Animal Control, arguing for quarantine rather than euthanasia or removal. The writer calls the policy open to interpretation but insists common sense should prevail for a beloved family pet. The author questions future judgment and empathizes with pet owners.
The Aiken Standard welcomes letters to the editor. Submissions must include the writer’s signature mailing address and daytime and home phone numbers for verification. Letters may be edited and condensed and should not exceed one per 30 days.
The Aiken Standard promotes Portraits Of The Past A Pictorial History of Aiken County South Carolina noting reader contributed photos from families on porches to team sports. Prepublication demand exceeded supply with books priced at 81.75 including tax and leather bound editions at 79.50 available at the Aiken Standard.
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