Editorial: Schools Fight Obesity Battle
The piece argues a Clinton brokered plan with Kraft Mars Campbell Soup Cannon and PepsiCo to cut high calorie fat and sugar snacks in schools. It notes voluntary changes, urges nutrition education at home, and calls on campuses to promote healthy foods while limiting junk offerings.
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Editor's Corner Ties Local Policy to Grandchildren’s Future
An editorial argues that community decisions on infrastructure taxes zoning recreation and water districts should be guided by the impact on grandchildren like Carter, noting children’s needs drive the region’s long term success and future. It urges voters and council members to consider the younger generation in every decision.
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Publisher credits and staff listings for Aiken Standard
A publisher and staff roster list multiple editorial advertising and management roles at the Aiken Standard. Names include Scott B. Hunter Jeffrey B. Wallace Arthur Zappa Ellen C. Priest Timothy E. O'Brien Philip Yates Scot Newcom J. David Boyd Letitia Jefferson Yellerson. Contact details reference email formats.
Lee Ballenger for South Carolina 3rd District
Patriotic appeal urges vote for Lee Ballenger over a noncompetitive incumbent. The message highlights Ballenger as educator and Navy veteran promising to defend South Carolinians while criticizing Washington and current government.
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Washington
Lee Ballenger
Joya Jiméns
Aiken Bridge Club Seeks Clarification on Tourney Coverage
The Aiken Bridge Club requests correction of an Aiken Standard article about their annual tournament at the Shrine Club. The note states that key details were omitted and asks for inclusion of missing club information.
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Love over law in family discrimination debate voiced
A reader argues the proposed family discrimination amendment harms children by limiting loving homes. They cite diverse family structures and urge a no vote while defending love, commitment, and equality beyond biology. The letter also criticizes Sage Mill Fire response spending and urges dissolving the fire station to save taxpayer money.
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State of Florida Department of Children and Families
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Aiken County
Sage Mill
Sage Valley Golf Club
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Langley Fire Department
Langley
Aiken County Council
Bridgestone
Aiken
New Aiken Surgical Center featured for pain relief breakthrough
Bertie Adford shares relief from chronic nerve pain after Radio Frequency Ablation at the Surgical Center of Aken led by Dr. Durrett. The modern facility on Trolley Line Road offers quick appointments and high tech treatment, improving mobility despite Parkinson's disease. It may help others in similar pain.
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Aiken
Bertie Adford
Aiken Taxpayers Probe 15-Mill Increase Use
Aiken County Taxpayers Association questions the 15 mill school tax approved in 2003 and not refunded despite state funding restoration. Members report repeated meetings with district staff seeking a full accounting of how the levy has been spent, a response only from one candidate, Vicki Simons. The letter also includes a personal medical testimonial about Dr. Gerhard Kraske and his care in July 2006.
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Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce
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