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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 2004
Page
14
The Aiken County Board of Education voted 7-1-1 to adopt the South Carolina School Boards Association resolution opposing Governor Mark Sanford's Put Parents in Charge Act. Incumbents Bradley Brown and Flouras opposed the plan. Hunter abstained.
A county notice urges residents to vote in local races including coroner state legislators and school board members. It stresses that elections extend beyond the presidential ballot and calls on educated adults to participate in local government. It compares to Afghan citizens gaining voting rights and insists there is no excuse to abstain.
Letter from Robert F. Sonny Epps II praising Dr. John Bradley and current board members seeking another term. He argues tax funded agencies must report progress and urges continued funding and stability for Aiken County youth education.
Shirley Schilling urges voters to back Gary Bunker on November 2. She praises Bunker as conservative and hardworking, aligning with Gresham Barrett's views on limited government, public safety funding, and tax restraint, and notes Barrett's endorsement.
The text argues John Kerry proclaims Catholic faith while supporting abortion and embryonic stem cell research, claiming respectful disagreement with Church teaching. It contends a layman cannot publicly dissent without betraying loyalty and urges voting for George Bush.
A letter endorses John Bradley for the School Board praising his intelligence experience and calm leadership. It notes his long service as a hands on educator, retirement work guiding schools, and continued election as chairman amid funding cuts. It warns against attacks by opponents and urges voters to support him.
Readers weigh in on school board candidates and minimum wage policy. Ginny Murphy endorses three incumbents John Brown Jack Hunter and John Bradley while praising current cohesion. John Maroney praises Gary's steady local representation and urges support for Will Tinney in Aiken County.
An 84 year old Republican turned Independent urges voters to back Kerry for president and Democrats to advance his programs. She accuses Bush of misleading the nation into war, cites wartime casualties and debt, and calls for electoral support for Kerry and allied independents.
A heartfelt note recalls Morgan Cox a bright young man who died on October 17. The writer, who met Morgan through baseball with his son Brandon, describes him as cheerful and well liked. The tribute urges parents and teachers to console their children and honor his memory.
Joaquin Godoy predicts Florida will be decisive on November 2 as Bush evangelicals and Catholic opposition shape a Democratic surge among Cuban and Puerto Rican voters in Orlando. He cites a rising youth Cuban bloc and a latent “black revenge” current driving turnout.
The writer denounces the Bush administration as repeatedly dishonest and questions Dick Cheney's remarks on Iraq progress. The letter defender cites alleged executions of Iraqi soldiers and unaccounted weapons as proof of deceit and endorses John Kerry in the upcoming election.
Voters are urged to support the current school board incumbents in the upcoming election. The message frames education as a community issue beyond families with children and argues for continued financial responsibility to sustain local schools amid concerns over district costs.
The voters of Senate District 25 have a clear choice in the upcoming election. A close friend calls Senator Tommy Moore a true statesman who votes his conscience across party lines. He defends a 2003 amendment offering $500 million in tax relief and funding for public schools, despite criticism.
Inez Tenenbaum urged voters to oppose DeMint plan replacing the IRS with a 23 percent sales tax and new services. The letter claims higher taxes for 90 percent of SC citizens and calls for reform without dismantling the tax system. Jerrold Sundt voices support for open minded legislators.
Letter of endorsement for Gary Bunker to run for Aiken County Council. Author praises his hard work, thoughtful nature, and strong character, noting broad support across the county and urging strong representation.
A political letter endorses George Bush for president and Jim DeMint for the Senate. It also backs Gary Bunker for Aiken County Council and Tim Carlton for Coroner, praising their experience and conservative approach and urging voter support on Election Day. Michele Bullington
A local endorsement summary notes Rep. Joe Wilson and Rep. Gresham Barrett backing Gary Bunker for County Council District 7 in Aiken County. The letter highlights Bunker's fiscal conservatism, leadership, community experience, and promises prudent county governance. Thomas E. Colleran urges voters to support Bunker.
The writer questions the creation and distribution of a non-political pamphlet in Aiken and urges replacing school board members. They argue lack of responsibility and influence on children, urging voters to elect new people to prevent recurrence.
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