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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 05, 2006
Page
13
The letter urges removing sugar laden drinks from public schools as a first step to curb childhood obesity. It notes high calorie beverages contribute to health risks and that diet drinks and milk should remain, while snacks like candy bars and chips worsen the problem. It argues removing temptations will steer students toward healthier choices.
Letter writer Marge Winkelman urges passage of a South Carolina restaurant smoking ban. She notes near passage, dislike of secondhand smoke, eye irritation, and lingering odors, and praises states with bans. She thanks supporters and urges continued advocacy for the health issue.
A reader notices cheaper gas in Minnesota at about 2.69 to 2.63 per gallon on a Minnesota to Aiken trip. In Newberry and Johnston prices hover near 2.66, while Aiken shows about 2.79 per gallon. The reader attributes higher Aiken costs to transport and criticizes local retailers for greed.
A listing of editorial and advertising staff roles with names and positions at the Aiken Standard, including editor Jeffrey B. Wallace advertising director Arthur T. Zappa business manager Ellen C. Priest circulation director Scot Newcom and others.
The interview discusses support for school choice within public schools and opposition to using public funds for private schools. It notes openness to out of district placements within the public system, pending logistics, and emphasizes evaluating quality in charter school applications.
Aiken Standard readers criticize MOX plans at SRS arguing disposal of plutonium in glass logs with high level waste would be cheaper and safer than MOX. They warn of waste at Hanford, urge consolidating storage at one secure site, and oppose SC being the nation’s dumping ground.
A readers letter expresses anger over a 12 year old involved in kitten abuse and the public safety handling. The page also includes an advocacy column on raising South Carolina cigarette taxes to fund health programs, citing CDC data and support from American Heart Association American Cancer Society and American Lung Association.
Dr Clanton Mosley argues that evolution producing a new mammal species would require two successful births of the new species within a lineage, a scenario not observed in 4,000 years of history, thus challenging Darwinism.
Marsha Fennell Harris, Ed.D. of Bath backs Tommy Moore for South Carolina governor citing his support of public education and the need for wise leadership from state and local officials. She reflects on a career in public education and the responsibility of teachers, administrators, parents, and students to uphold quality schools.
Readers urge Fox News host Bill O'Reilly to address Judge Early after a molester received a light sentence. The judge later recanted and issued a harsher penalty. Barbara Ostrowski writes about the uproar and calls to publicize the name.
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