Editorial: Children are Our Greatest Treasures
Editorial argues that protecting children is paramount after three high profile abductions Danielle van Dam Elizabeth Smart and Samantha Runnion. It urges parental vigilance school and business safety measures and community responsibility to deter predators and safeguard children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danielle van Dam
San Diego
Elizabeth Smart
Salt Lake City
Samantha Runnion
California
Aiken Standard Staff Roster Listing Key Editors and Leaders
The Aiken Standard lists Scott B. Hunter as Publisher and Jeffrey B. Wallace as Editor along with advertising, production, circulation, and management staff including Art Zappa Ellen C. Pi Timothy B. O Briant Phillip Yates Deborah Dyches and Letitia Jefferson in roles such as Advertising Director Business Manager and Customer Service Manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott B. Hunter
Jeffrey B. Wallace
Art Zappa
Ellen C. Pi
Timothy B. O'Briant
Phillip Yates
Deborah Dyches
J. David Boyd
Letitia Jefferson
Down-home warning on tax cuts for South Carolina
A columnist challenges self styled fiscal conservatives in an election year. He argues across the board tax cuts reduce funding for schools highways health care and public safety and urges truth in tax cut promises and clear service cuts to match revenue losses. The piece calls for real voter choice between taxes and services and warns of hidden cuts and political spin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Dirksen
South Carolina
Drummond
WorldCom tax impact debated amid $4 billion restatement
An accountant notes IRS and SEC rules diverge on WorldCom’s $4 billion accounting case. Expensing assets before service can dodge taxes under IRS rules, while SEC rules may deem the adjustments improper. The restatement could trigger tax refunds of $1.5 to $2 billion, raising political questions as outcomes unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WorldCom
Internal Revenue Service
Security and Exchange Commission
SEC
IRS
NorldCom
the Daily Leader
Brookhaven, Miss
Vet Thanked For Years Of Caring Sable The Family Dog
A note honors Sable a 16 year old family dog. She arrived at six weeks and brought joy with boundless energy. Dr Charlie cared for her through kidney surgeries and aging complications. In May she was euthanized after age related issues with Dr Timmerman and staff praised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sable
Charlie
Timmerman
Chat
Cablevision replaces family channel with sports channel
Mary B. Abbott protests in the Aiken Standard letter, arguing cablevision drops the only family channel for a sports option she fears brings violence and inappropriate content. She questions future price hikes and asks when families will come first. The letter implicates cablevision and contends families lose suitable programming.
Family Channel Dropped by Northland Cable Sparks Parents’ Concern
Raleigh Collins of Aiken urges Northland Cable to retain the Family Channel, praising it as a safe, kid friendly option. He notes it is among the few channels children can watch without parental worry about adult content and calls on other families to voice their support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keenan O’mailin
North Augusta
Chidren
Northland Cable
College Students Register to Vote Reminder
A campus notice urges college students to register to vote before the first election they intend to participate in. It explains how to request a Voter Registration Application and, if eligible, an Absentee Ballot Application. It notes registration must be 30 days prior and suggests absentee ballot requests for those already registered. signed by William H. Mitchell of Isle of Palms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Registration
William H. Mitchell
Isle of Palms
Letters to the Editor policy at the Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard invites brief letters with the writer’s signature address and phone numbers for verification. Submissions may be edited and condensed and limited to one letter every 90 days to ensure diverse viewpoints. Letters should be addressed to Letters to the Editor at the Aiken Standard.
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Aiken Standard
P.O
Aiken
S.C
Swallace
Aikenstandard.com
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