Pat Bisschop remembered for ACTS founder in Aiken
Patricia Jane Smith Bisschop died on September 24 at age 74 after moving to Aiken in 1977. She helped found ACTS Area Churches Together Serving with Pastor Bill Johnston and guided its policies for 17 years while serving as church elder and choir member. Her funeral framed as a Celebration of ACTS and honored her community leadership.
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Letters to the Editor policy rules and contact details
The Aiken Standard requests concise letters with the writer’s signature mailing address and daytime and home numbers for verification. They may edit and condense submissions and limit one letter per writer every 30 days to ensure varied viewpoints. Mail to Letters to the Editor PO Box 456 Aiken SC 29802 or email swallace aikenstandard com fax 803 648 6052.
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Aiken Standard Staffing Credits List
The Aiken Standard lists key personnel including Publisher at B Hunter and Editor Jeffrey B Wallace with Advertising Director Ellen Priest and Managing Editor Timothy E O Briant. Production Director Phillip Yates Circulation Director Deborah Dyches and Customer Service Manager Letitia Jefferson are named.
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Distracted driving warned as tech temptation grows
Eric Peters argues that in-car multitasking with cell phones, GPS, TVs, and Internet access raises crash risks. He notes rising distractive incidents, potential regulatory limits, and calls for self discipline to prevent disasters on crowded urban roads. He cites AP data and industry moves toward more automated features.
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Welfare reform and marriage in TANF reauthorization
Mark W. Merrill argues for using TANF to promote marriage as a preventive policy. He cites data linking marriage to welfare dependency reduction and urges Congress to fund premarital education and mentoring to support couples, warning against minimal reform.
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American generosity and 9 11 spending vigilance
The letter notes Americans respond with generosity after 9 11 and patriotism rising along with church attendance. It urges scrutiny of federal homeland security spending, questions the value of a proposed 4 million dollar volunteer database, and calls for using existing tools efficiently while staying vigilant in the war on terror. David Vine author.
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Creationism term used improperly in Aiken article note
Rob Novit notes in Peter Jennings segment rescheduled piece that the Aiken County Board of Education faced push to introduce biblical based creation science into the curriculum. He cites court rulings that creationism is not science, insisting the correct term is biblical based creationism rather than creation science.
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SCDOT praised for speedy road sightline work
A caller credited the SCDOT with prompt mowing that improved visibility at the Dibble Road and Bypass intersection. After weeks of near encounters turning left at the stop sign, crews trimmed the overgrown grass and weeds, revealing a clear view and earning thanks from residents.
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Don’t get upset over Jennings snub
Peter Jennings made a condescending remark about character traits and angered Mayor Cavanaugh. The public disagreement appears minor, with reminders that character building is worthwhile and humor can ease the situation.
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