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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 13, 2009
Page
13
The piece urges readers to consider local South Carolina getaways amid a weak economy. It highlights within state trips to sites like Redcliffe Plantation State Historic Site and Aiken State Natural Area as affordable alternatives. It encourages exploring Aiken County and the state for memorable, low-cost outings.
Sgt David Griffin of North Augusta Public Safety and Ray Wisotski of Aiken organized the boot drive to aid burn survivors served by the Southeastern Firefighters Burn Foundation. Fire departments across the area contributed, and funds support lodging transportation food clothing medications and anti scar garments for burn patients and their families from South Carolina and the Southeast.
The Aiken Standard announces its staff and publisher details including Scott B. Hunter as publisher and Jeffrey B. Wallace as editor. The note lists newsroom leadership with News Director Timothy E. O Briant, Circulation Director Scot Newcom, and managers Terri Cheek and Michael W. Gibbons.
Bob McClure of Aiken warns congestion around Public Safety Stations 2 4 and the new Station 5 in College Acres worsens during weekday rushes and would grow worse if University Hospital moves in. He calls on City Council to consider the traffic dangers before approving the expansion.
Michael Ledo Windsor argues conservatives defend traditional values against liberal shifts. He condemns education indoctrination, same sex marriage, and immigration reforms while praising the Greatest Generation. He mocks moderates and cites figures like Colin Powell and Stephen Colbert as misperceived allies.
Deborah Tidwell Holtzscheiter cites Jack DeVine’s May 5 column criticizing rapid bills and executive actions. The piece warns of new agencies like a proposed Food Safety Administration, potential fines, and loss of farm property, arguing freedoms decline under increased government control.
A reader recalls listening to Rush Limbaugh in 1990 and mocking his misinterpretation of a WHO death cause ranking. The letter critiques the host for laughter at diarrhea as a top cause and notes the broader debate over bias, ideology, and media fairness.
Stephen Barrow argues the governor pursues national prominence over state needs, opposing stimulus funds, and accusing the legislature of neglecting taxpayers. He presses for pragmatism over dogma, questions tea party spontaneity, and questions spending under President Obama and the impact on education and employment.
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