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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 2005
Page
9
The piece urges readers to weigh in on proposed legislation that would raise the state sales tax by two cents while cutting property taxes. It argues that shifting school funding away from local property taxes could surrender financial control to Columbia, threatens local programs, and calls residents to contact their lawmakers before any drastic tax overhaul.
The piece argues funds should go to areas with greatest risk rather than equal nationwide distribution. It cites a 40 percent equal Share rule and notes Alabama may face costs from risk based funding while highlighting overspending examples in Los Angeles County including two security boats costing 200000 and 750000.
Blanca Sanchez of Oakley California previously ate ten tortillas for breakfast. She now eats one tortilla and fruit as part of a diabetes prevention program advised by Dr Bauer Vaughters, an Aiken endocrinologist, over the past two months.
Discussion highlights why South Carolina has high diabetes rates due to obesity and other factors. Experts urge exercise and 5 to 10 percent weight loss to prevent onset. Annual primary care visits with fasting glucose tests are recommended for screening.
Letters to the Editor report the 19th annual Secret Santa program sponsored 950 underserved children in Aiken County. Over seven weeks volunteers processed applications entered data staffed calls shopped wrapped gifts and distributed nearly 3 000 toys. The effort credits hundreds of volunteers from churches schools and businesses and thanks South Aiken Presbyterian Church Target and the County residents.
A reader urges revival of God in daily life and schools, arguing the world edges toward end times. The letter condemns “Holiday Tree” as eroding Christmas meaning and cites Christmas sacredness, the Noah tale, and Christian values while criticizing commercial greed and disrespect.
The Tunis WSIS highlights a push for United Nations oversight of Internet governance. Critics warn of erosion of free speech and cite past UN actions while urging opposition to a multilateral, multisector forum.
President Bush faced broad public debate as he nominated Samuel Alito to the Supreme Court. Critics label Alito a conservative extremist while supporters cite his qualifications and lifetime tenure. Walter Hewett Augusta weighs in on public opinion.
The account notes omitted departments including Clearwater, Beech Island, and Silver Bluff fire crews that aided the response. It recalls the writer’s husband, then Deputy Chief of Clearwater Fire Dept, leaving MVHS duties as their son Mark survived being trapped in a white car beneath a tree after the train split.
Readers are invited to send opinions on issues of concern to the Aiken Standard. Letters to the editor can be mailed to Box 456 Aiken SC 20802 or sent via email to letters@aikenstandard.com or faxed to 648-6052.
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