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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 01, 2017
Page
9
The Aiken Standard dates its founding to 1867 and lists Rhonda Overby as Publisher Michael Smith as Executive Editor and Holly Kemp as News Editor. A Thought of the Day features a Heschel quote on belief and memory by Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel.
A tribute to Joseph L. Laurenza, musician and longtime band director, whose life blended jazz percussion with teaching. Born to Italian parents in New England, he served in the Air Force, earned degrees in music, shaped hundreds of students in South Carolina, and supervised youth programs while pursuing performance. He is survived by Virginia, AnneMarie, Patrick, Elizabeth, and grandchildren. The piece celebrates his enduring cadence and influence.
Column by Star Parker reflects on the 1992 Los Angeles riots 100 days into the Trump era. She argues black attitudes hinder progress, cites Gallup and Pew data on racism and government roles, and urges embracing freedom and self-government as a path to the American dream.
Eureka reader Don Monter cites heavy springtime defoliation by SCDOT along state roads from Wire Road to Reynolds Pond Road. He argues the one size fits all approach harms private property, elevates fire risk, and lacks public notice unlike utility practices, urging proper signage and restraint.
The Aiken Standard accepts signed letters with writer address and daytime phone for verification. Limit under 500 words and include a brief headline. Publication is discretionary and anonymous letters or those tied to organized campaigns will not be published. Email to letters@aikenstandard.com or mail to Letters to the Editor P.O. Box 456 Aiken SC 29801.
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