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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 2006
Page
9
The Aiken County Board of Education wisely chose not to close Gloverville Elementary and New Ellenton Middle. The decision preserves local communities, avoids abandonment messages, and prioritizes student continuity alongside financial considerations.
Commentator weighs the Advance Fuel Cycle Initiative and a proposed pilot at Savannah River Site SRS. The plan could retrofit F Canyon for testing and seek large scale demonstration with a $250 million congressional request. Local leaders urged to educate officials about SRS and state impact.
After the Sago and Aracoma disasters killed 14 miners, calls grew for stricter federal mine safety rules. Critics say rules were erased or not enforced under Bush era changes, while nominations like Richard Stickler face scrutiny over industry ties and past safety records.
Readers condemn the result as too soft for Barbara Rodgers after pleading to lesser offences. They warn public service at SPCA or animal control could enable further harm and urge tougher sentencing and accountability to curb violent acts against animals and people.
Sandy Wohlers argues that the key to Aiken's growth is affordable housing and strong schools to attract businesses. He praises the Chamber of Commerce and public safety while urging residents to work together to avoid a decline similar to Detroit.
A column denounces former Vice President Al Gore for his speech at the Jedah Economic Forum in Saudi Arabia. It accuses him of anti American rhetoric, aligning with jihadist propaganda, and questions his motives and patriotism while noting his political and military background. The piece warns of harmful echoes in Arab media and media coverage.
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