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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 2013
Page
3
Editorial notes it has taken 30 years to address a racial slur incident in Aiken. Community discussion centers on accountability and healing as residents reflect on past wounds and pursuit of reconciliation.
Readers complain that talkbacks connect the Zimmerman case to the White House, arguing Obama bears no responsibility for his administration or its actions. The debate centers on accountability and political framing of a local crime case.
The speaker blames doctors and the president for Obamacare and Medicare issues. They note high rates of overweight and obesity, especially among youth, and argue individuals should take responsibility for eating habits to reduce medical expenses.
The White House announced the implementation of the affordable care plan will be postponed for a year. Critics may view the move as a political strategy to ease pressure before the 2014 elections.
Readers call out perceived bias after Paula Deen years later facing criticism for old remarks while Alec Baldwin faces less condemnation for on line slurs. The letter argues a double standard in public response and accountability.
Readers are invited to share comments via TalkBack at 803-644-2384 or email editorial aikenstandard.com. Names will not be published and comments should be brief. the newspaper reserves the right to edit for space and content.
The Aiken Standard issues a correction stating Dumpster Depot has saved 14 million pounds of waste from landfills. The error appeared in Tuesday's issue. The paper invites readers to report factual errors to Melissa Hanna at 803 644 2364 or editorial email.
Patti Strom, after 23 years in first grade at Jefferson Elementary, becomes principal of Midland Valley Prep charter school in Aiken County. The school, with 170 students, operates under district approval but with its own board. Strom cites a chance to impact more children and foster teacher creativity as key motivators.
Twenty one SRR summer interns, managers, and United Way of Aiken coordinators contributed to Project VISION Community Day. They built a wheelchair ramp, renovated a deck, and performed landscaping after hours, learning teamwork and giving back to the Aiken community. Christopher Bates assisted in planning and participated as a Columbia QA intern.
Outgoing president Lion Sherri Jenik presented Lion Pat Friday with the Franklin Mason Fellow Award at the Aiken Mid-Day Lions end of year dinner.
The event on Saturday from 10 30 a m to 3 p m in Dillard’s cosmetics department features a sports massage workshop and free ten minute sessions by My Aiken Body plus Village Health Wellness Center fitness classes Yoga BODY FLOW Zumba Barre Amped and a fashion show by Dillard’s Be Fit offers complimentary beauty consultations juices and prizes RSVP with your favorite cosmetics line.
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