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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 2013
Page
15
The Aiken Standard lists publisher Scott B. Hunter executive editor Melissa Hanna advertising director Dee Taylor business manager Terri Cheek circulation manager Letitia Jefferson classified advertising manager Ronnie Butler production director. The page features a quotation from William Gibbs McAdoo about arguing with ignorance.
Editorial urges parents to keep children reading over the summer to prevent learning loss. It highlights benefits of shared reading, cites Scholastic and studies, and spotlights Aiken County libraries Dig Into Reading program offering books and activities.
A curated list of children's and young adult books by age group. Highlights include Bird Butterfly Eel by James Prosek and If You Decide to Go to the Moon by Faith McNulty and Steven Kellogg for younger readers, along with titles like The Signers and Okay for Now for older readers and Bomb The Race to Build and Steal the World's Most Dangerous Weapon for teens.
Bill Leopard recalls the South Carolina Honor Flight to Washington in April for World War II and Korean War era veterans. He highlights organized scheduling, free cost to veterans, greeted arrivals, and guardian and den mother duties ensuring safety and companionship throughout the day.
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters with writer address and day phone for verification. Do not exceed 400 words as longer letters will not be published. All letters may be edited for length clarity libel and taste.
NAACP leader Medgar Wiley Evers is remembered decades after his 1963 assassination by Byron De La Beckwith. The article notes his civil rights work, the single gunman’s capture after three trials, and his Arlington burial with full military honors. Philip C. Howell, NAACP Aiken branch president, reflects on courage and justice.
The Jack Meeks Memorial Wheelchair Ramp Tourney in Aiken County acknowledged loyal sponsors and volunteers. Sponsors include Janney Investors who funded a ramp and Harbor Chase of Aiken which provided breakfast. The event was hosted by Seawells at Houndslake Country Club with team members Steve Lathrop and Carrie Killian leading ramp efforts.
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