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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 2008
Page
10
An editorial urges strong focus on early reading as Dr. Elizabeth Everitt reshapes Aiken County schools. It argues reading proficiency by end of third grade predicts success in sciences social studies and language learning and reduces dropout risk.
Editor salutes married readers as he marks 36 years of a good marriage. He praises partners who tolerate flaws and wishes others finding such a partner similar happiness and endurance.
The Aiken Standard lists key personnel including Publisher Scott B. Hunter Editor Jeffrey B. Wallace Advertising Director Arthur T. Zappa Circulation Director Scot Newcom Business Manager Terri Cheek and Managing Editor Michael W. Gibbons.
Letter writers praise Greg Ryberg for independence in the state Senate opposing pork spending and lobbyists. They credit him with standing against the video poker industry and REAL ID, backing reforms and local governance limits amid concerns about ordinances and incorporation.
A campaign statement praising Buddy Witherspoon highlights opposition to amnesty, a border fence plan, English as official language, and a strict constructionist view. It endorses Second Amendment protections, property rights, and a balanced budget approach including The Fair Tax. The piece also mentions Michele Bunker as a figure in the race.
Community members express strong support for incorporation to bring jobs and local government. They acknowledge flaws in information sharing and criticize anti groups for threats, urging a yes vote while noting pending state approval and upcoming elections.
A local resident from Gran iteville argues against rumors about federal grants upon GVW incorporation. He states that grants will not exist in cash and a new government will be formed funded by residents, with a mayor administrator police chief council and fire chief supported by new taxes.
Letter argues for local Home Rule in South Carolina as Aiken grows. Scott Singer is praised for six years on City Council defending local control and is urged to win the June 10 primary for State House Seat 81.
Readers are invited to send letters to the editor expressing opinions. Letters should be about 200 words and subject to editing. Mail to Letters to the Editor Aiken Standard Box 456 Aiken SC 29802. Email and fax details provided.
Defense Secretary Rob St. Gates urges extending U.S. troop tours in South Korea to three years and allowing service members to bring families. The proposal aims to bolster regional deterrence and stability.
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