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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 04, 2013
Page
3
Editorial reader letter condemns canceled White House tours and park closures while the White House hosts the Correspondents Dinner and honors Memphis figures. The writer questions taxpayer costs for security and argues for broader support for US veterans through the Wounded Warriors Project.
Reader expresses concern over kids playing baseball year round to chase scholarships and coach resumes. Editorial urges evaluating true chances of college aid while urging balance with family time and school. Also criticizes April 29 radiation pills article for missing purpose and guidance.
Readers praise Dr. Joel Scraper and the Masterworks Chorale along with the Augusta Men’s Chorus for an uplifting Sunday afternoon concert in Aiken and applaud the talented performers and excellent music.
Lisa Raiford of Aiken County was named one of five finalists for the 2013 14 South Carolina Teacher of the Year and received praise at the State Department of Education banquet in Columbia. She teaches middle school students with special needs and emphasizes collaboration, mentor training, and evolving teaching strategies.
Forrest Alton of the South Carolina Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy spoke at Bobby’s Barbecue in Warrenville noting Aiken County tied for 29th of 46 counties with a 2011 teen birth rate of 440 per 1000 females ages 15 to 19. He warned of long term poverty and urged continued prevention efforts during Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month.
Bridgestone plans to resume hiring at its Graniteville facility as part of a $1.2 billion expansion creating up to 800 jobs in Aiken County. The project adds 740000 square feet, raises daily tire capacity, and supports a new 1.1 million square foot off road radial plant with first tires produced in 2014.
The Orchestra of the Midlands conducted by Donald Portnoy will perform works from Mazar to Les Miserables and My Fair Lady at 4 PM Sunday. Grounds open at 2 PM for blanket and picnic seating. Tickets cost 25 dollars adults and 15 dollars students. Available at the Aiken County Historical Museum 433 Newberry St SW or via APAG ary and 803-643-4774.
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