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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 2007
Page
9
Editorial urges Aiken County Council to approve a three reading ordinance banning smoking in public places in unincorporated areas. The piece argues for health reasons and cites benefits to non smokers, urging city adoption by Aiken and North Augusta and inviting reader letters.
Aiken community urged to combat child poverty through education. St John s United Methodist Church hosts Rev Bill Ehlig author of the book to speak January 20, with a $25 admit includes lunch and a copy of the book, register by January 10 at 648 6891.
The reader questions how original mammals formed and gained life and asks for the end point of this evolutionary form. The letter notes Mr. Reilly’s claim of a solid case for human descent and requests further explanation.
The Aiken Standard lists staff including Publisher Scott B. Hunter Editor Jeffrey B. Wallace Advertising Director Arthur T. Zappa Business Manager Ellen C. Priest News Director Timothy E. O Briant Production Director Phillip Yates Circulation Director Scot Newcom Systems Manager J David Boyd Customer Service Manager Letitia Jefferson with email domains listed for staff.
The speaker previews priorities for the 117th General Assembly in Columbia. He calls for tax relief, a reform of workers compensation, and steps to foster a knowledge based economy with emphasis on math science and engineering. He cites hydrogen as a future industry and promotes LIFE and Palmetto Fellows scholarships to train students for high paying jobs.
The Aiken County Veterans Council objects to a photograph in the Aiken Standard showing the U S flag covered with writing and draped over the James Brown statue. Federal rules prohibit markings on the flag and require dignified disposal when damaged.
Ms. Carol Pizio urges careful planning for SRS impact on Aiken including worsening Whiskey Road traffic. She praises plant workers but questions how new projects would be managed, noting existing roads and connector routes may not suffice. She calls for local officials to publish plans and thoughts.
Local readers are urged to submit letters on issues that concern them. Letters should be 200 words or less and may be edited for clarity. Send to Letters to the Editor at Aiken Standard, Box 456, Aiken SC 29802, or via email or fax at 648-6052.
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