ACTS earns state ecumenism award for service in Aiken
The Area Churches Together Serving ACTS, led by Executive Director Vicki Bukovitz, earned the 2009 Ecumenism Award from the South Carolina Christian Action Council. For over two decades ACTS has aided thousands in Aiken County with food clothing furniture medicine and utility payments through church partnerships and dedicated volunteers.
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Vicki Bukovitz
Letter to the editor supports medical marijuana for patients
The letter cites a 2005 Gallup poll showing broad public support for medical marijuana and urges legislatures to stop criminalizing patients. It argues doctors and patients should decide medicine, criticizes expensive or addictive alternatives, and calls for state funds to focus on violent crime rather than prosecuting medical cannabis users.
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Hawaii
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Excessive debt threatens economy despite political spin
Aiken businessman argues personal finance lessons apply to nations as both dodge risk by debt. He cautions that government deficits fuel inflation and future pain, while prudent spending and forward investment can aid recovery without tipping into catastrophe.
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Gaithner
China
Letters to the Editor Submissions for Aiken Standard
Readers are invited to share opinions on issues affecting the community. Letters should be mailed to Letters to the Editor Aiken Standard Box 456 Aiken SC 29802 or sent by email to letters aikenstandard com or via the fax line 648-6052.
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National Level Exercise 09 targets internal threats and warns of rights suspensions
The letter cites a multinational drill running July 27 31 named National Level Exercise 09 focusing on terrorism prevention. It claims U S citizens labeled as terrorists by agencies may face rounds ups and internment with foreign police and military participants, and alleges rights suspensions in Shreveport Louisiana.
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Cedric Glover
Robert Baillie
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Rick James Wagene
Support Wells for City Council
John Burckhalter of Aiken endorses Don Wells for re election to City Council. Wells is praised for budget balance, parkway preservation, Green Infrastructure, and protecting Aiken's historical resources. Burckhalter commends Wells character and urges voters to support him.
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