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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 2013
Page
3
Readers vent about political leadership and policy failures while noting Aiken County School Board members may live outside their district. They question presidential accountability, healthcare, and economic issues, and make a light remark on naming a dog breed.
A reader reflecting on Aiken’s charm as a horse and buggy town cites Palace Malice as a parade favorite and questions moped licensing. The letter criticizes CFL bulbs and asks where to recycle toxic lamps, urging readers to share views via TalkBack.
About 40 workers at Harvey Industries die casting plant on University Parkway in Aiken were idle as management halted piston and cylinder production for Chrysler due to high level issues with the automaker. A meeting with Chrysler officials was planned, with 225 local employees awaiting word on their status.
Aiken High School celebrated the dedication of a new science and math building replacing the old 1995 G wing facility. Teachers like Roger Carpenter praised improved collaboration and pride as students like Kyle Burney began classes in physics and calculus, marking a long awaited upgrade for the district.
The Savannah River Cancer Foundation runs its ninth Tree of Hope drive to support cancer patients in Aiken and surrounding counties. Donations fund transportation, medications, and a monthly support group while honoring donors in a full page Aiken Standard ad and a display book. Jamie Turner emphasizes local giving keeps doors open and aids survivors.
The message invites reader comment at www.aikenstandard.com and provides mailing addresses for the Aiken Standard and Savannah River Cancer Foundation. It notes donation options by check to SRCF/Tree of Hope and asks for in memory or in honor of, plus honoree name and acknowledgment address.
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