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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 30, 2009
Page
3
Memorial Day tribute letter expresses heartfelt thanks and remembrance for Cpl Matt Dillon. Editor invites readers to reflect on sacrifice and meaning of the day. The piece frames a personal farewell as a public honor and memory.
The note argues that slaves were not transported under the Confederate flag since it did not exist for decades after the U S 1808 ban. It adds that Africa to South America and the Caribbean saw far more enslaved people, about 11 million versus 500 000 to the present United States, urging perspective.
Jeff Wallace argues last week that gun related crime is rising in Aiken and links the trend to growing Aiken County gang membership. He urges Aiken City and County law enforcement to act to diffuse these groups before they worsen.
The writer questions labeling the president by race and asks whether the leader, described as mixed race, can heal racial prejudice. They urge honoring fallen Americans of all races and criticize perceived broken campaign promises.
The Standard's critique of Gov. Sanford drew a sharp response from Greg Ryberg. The editorial claims Ryberg does not represent all of Aiken County and suggests water seeks its own level in political discourse.
Readers are invited to comment on whether the Department of Energy should justify hiring double dipping retirees at Savannah River Site to the inspector general. Call the TalkBack line or email, messages may be edited for space.
Eight graduates testified to a milestone as Aiken Preparatory School, now coed after merging with Aiken Day School, held commencement led by Headmaster emeritus Robert Harrington. Valedictorian Pauli Jett and six fellow female graduates were honored alongside numerous awards and reflections on the school’s evolving identity.
Kay- Lynn Czarnecki, creative director of Sage Creative, wins a fourth Silver Telly at the 30th annual awards for writing and directing a 3 D animated film Today’s Environment for Hubbell Corporation. She credits her team at Sage Creative Group Inc. for the achievement.
East Aiken Elementary fourth graders hosted a weeklong percussion program led by Jacksonville musician Jeff Holland. He conducted a 30 minute after school drumming session for teachers, demonstrating that percussion can reduce stress and boost engagement with students. Teachers joined in with pots, pans and small drums, sharing laughs and discovering new classroom activities.
The notice lists newsroom staff and contact details for the Aiken Standard. It notes headquarters at 326 Rutland Drive, Aiken SC, and publication by Aiken Communications Inc. It includes phone numbers for the newsroom and management, billing rates for subscribe plans, and a 2008 Sunday Plus delivery schedule.
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