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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 2015
Page
13
The Aiken Standard dates its founding to 1867 with publisher Ellen Priest and editor Tim O Briant, while Holly Ellington serves as news editor and audience director. A thought of the day laments the preholiday spending scramble.
Editorial argues Yucca Mountain remains the viable site for US spent fuel despite a new search for interim storage. It notes $13 billion invested, Bush designation in 2002, Obama stop order in 2010, and NRC reviews. Critics urge recommitment to the original repository plan.
The Hitchcock Woods, over 2,000 acres with about 70 miles of trails, is preserved by the Hitchcock Woods Foundation founded in 1939. It maintains ecological health, historic equestrian use, and supports education and research while protecting longleaf pine/wire grass ecosystems. Wildlife includes armadillos to coyotes and several birds. An archaeological survey found artifacts over 11,000 years old, a Civil War pottery kiln, and a whiskey still. Dr. Harry Shealy notes the cultural resources are as important as the natural resources.
End of year charitable giving pushes local groups into focus. The Woods at Hitchcock Woods hosts the Aiken Horse Show its centennial event in early 2016 and the Blessing of the Hounds marks the start of the drag hunt season. Call 803-642-0528 or visit hitchcockwoods.org for details.
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters with writer addresses and daytime phone numbers for verification. Submissions should not exceed 500 words, may be edited for length and taste, and anonymous or organized-campaign letters will not be published. Email letters to letters@aikenstandard.com or mail to Letters to the Editor P.O. Box 456 Aiken SC 29801.
In this Christmas Eve column Jack DeVine urges peace on earth and goodwill to all, defending Christmas as a national holiday rooted in Judeo Christian traditions and separation of church and state. He notes world conflicts persist, supports measured action against ISIS, calls for balanced immigration policy, and warns against hyper sensitivity and campus micro aggressions while urging respectful discourse in politics.
Readers express deep gratitude for the care shown after a family patriarch suffered a massive stroke and died. The letter names several doctors nurses neighbors and hospital staff who assisted during the final days and thanks them for their kindness and support.
Victor Reilly Aiken argues the NRA corrupts government and fuels mass shootings. He calls for banning assault weapons, notes San Bernardino as a terrorist attack, and urges bipartisan action to disarm citizens. He questions Republican leaders' commitment to fighting terrorism.
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