Editorial Last and least on tobacco prevention
The piece laments South Carolina ranking worst in tobacco prevention funding. It notes $114 million tobacco revenue in 2009 versus only $1 million spent on prevention, funded by a CDC grant, far below the CDC recommended $62.2 million. It warns of $1.08 billion in smoking related costs and urges higher state investment.
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South Carolina
Campaign For Tobacco-Free Kids
Centers For Disease Control
CDC
South Carolinians
Palmetto State
Noncandidate Nearly Wins Local School Board Race
In School Board District 9, Alice Sheehan, a noncandidate who had dropped out for health reasons, appeared on the ballot and received 2,044 votes in the four person race, trailing only Richard Hazen who had 2,337 votes.
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School Board District 9
Alice Sheehan
Sheehan
Oakwood- Windsor
Richard Hazen
Aiken Standard Contact Details Possibly Rewritten
Publisher Scott B. Hunter and staff listings for editor Jeffrey B. Wallace and others appear, detailing roles at the Aiken Standard with email handles and department titles. Current positions include Advertising Director Arthur T. Zappa and Circulation Director Scot Newcom.
Private letter on Medicare Part D soaring costs and policy flaws
Aiken resident vents about rising Part D premiums and deductibles, notes CMS and CMS staff confusion, questions why rates rise so steeply while some plans fall. He argues for government negotiation with drug makers, cites Canada and VA contrasts, and urges readers to contact senators and representatives.
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Canada
Lipitor
FDA
Pfizer
Medicare
V.A
U.S
Global Markets Falter Amid Recession Fears
Francis Lun of Fulbright Securities Ltd in Hong Kong warns that worldwide markets sink as layoffs grow and economic news darkens sentiment. The ongoing downturn fuels uncertainty across sectors and headlines.
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Francis Lun
Fulbright Securities.Ltd
Hong Kong
Letters to the Editor Address and Contact Details
Readers are invited to send opinions to the Aiken Standard through postal mail at Box 456 Aiken South Carolina 29802 or via email at letters aikenstandard.com or by fax at 648-6052. The notice provides contact options for submitting letters.
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Aiken storm sewer crew earns praise for tough work
A resident commends City of Aiken storm sewer workers under Ron Mitchell in the Utilities Department for clearing blocked drains on Casena Drive in Kalmia Hills with a high pressure truck and upcoming camera inspection. The note suggests adding staff as aging lines meet new housing growth.
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City of Aiken
Ron Mitchell
Utilities Department
Aiken
Casena Drive
Kalmia Hills
Poll Workers Grateful for Food After Election Day
Couch ton 56 poll workers thank Chick-fil-A for a generous lunch on Election Day. The clerk also thanks high school helpers Ashley Brandy Brit tany Holly Michelle and Priscilla for aiding the process.
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Couchton
Ashley
Brandy
Brittany
Holly
Michelle
Priscilla
Young Scout Proposes Keeping Soccer Fields Clean
Webelos Scout Matthew White Aiken of Pack 421 Cedar Creek Church urges litter prevention at local soccer fields. He asks players and families to use blue trash cans stationed at each field to keep the area tidy.
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Webelos
Cedar Creek Church
Matthew White Aiken
Stop Smoking Message Highlighted by Daniel Willoner
The note emphasizes stopping smoking as a killer and urges Americans to quit due to health risks. It cites Daniel Willoner as the author of the message and stresses that smoking harms others and leads to death.
Veterans Honored With Free Dinner At Golden Corral
Golden Corral provided a free dinner to military veterans this evening November 17. A large turnout praised the courteous staff while the event also offered current benefit information to attendees.
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Golden Corral
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Aikenstandard.com
Arthur T. Zappa
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Timothy E. O’briant Tobriant
Phillip Yates Pyates
Scot Newcomsnewcom
Terri Cheekcheek
Michael W. Gibbons
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Letitia Jefferson Jefferson
Eall
South Carolina Insurance Department
Lower Savannah
Uote
Daniel Willoner Aiken
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