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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 2009
Page
9
A editorial argues for a South Carolina bill requiring serving only healthy foods in public schools. It criticizes vending machines offering sugary and fatty snacks and urges schools to provide nutritious meals and snacks to combat obesity and set a consistent healthy standard.
City leaders move to end the Harley Davidson and Memorial Day Bikefest gatherings within Myrtle Beach limits. A new plan envisions spreading May rallies across surrounding communities, potentially reducing overlap and easing local strain while preserving some tourism revenue.
The Aiken Standard lists its staff with roles across departments. Names include Scott B Hunter Jeffrey B Wallace Timothy E O Briant Phillip Yates Scot Newcom Terri Cheek and Michael W Gibbons among editors and directors.
A letter contends SANL quotes on BioTiger misstate the microbe’s oil cleanup role, argues about safety analogies to nanotechnology, and urges fuller reporting. The second half praises Aiken County Parks and Recreation for inclusive youth baseball and honors Officer John E. McCord as 2008 volunteer of the year.
Readers are invited to send opinions about issues that affect them. Letters should be 200 words or less and may be edited for publication. Send to the letters address in Aiken South Carolina or via email and fax as listed.
President Obama implores Congress to enact a large financial rescue package amid sharp revenue shortfalls. Economists warn firms face layoffs as demand collapses and firms struggle to survive, urging decisive action to deliver change rather than politics.
A reader defends conspiracy theories citing books by Robinson Kelly and Perloff. They reference Nov 7 comments by Rep Paul Brown comparing Obama to Nazi Germany and Soviet Union tactics, and claim wealth redistribution is code for Communism. They accuse the Supreme Court and mainstream media of bias.
Roger Brock promotes Cafe Rio Blanco in downtown Aiken as a new Cuban restaurant offering authentic dishes including a Cuban sandwich and buffet. The venue features a mural, fans, and a welcoming Cuban home atmosphere run by Orlando and Debbie, with breakfast added 8:30 to 11 a.m. Monday through Saturday.
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