Hitchcock Woods at 70 marks city landmark and gift
The Hitchcock Woods Foundation celebrates 70 years since the donation of 2100 acres to form a refug e for recreation and serenity in Aiken. The non profit foundation preserves the woods and hosts its first Festival of the Woods this Friday, aiming to keep the resource intact for future residents.
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Remembering Sept. 11 Freedom and Flag Night
Letter calls Americans to display an American flag on Sept. 11 2009 the eighth anniversary of the attacks. It urges yearly flag flying as a symbol of unity and remembrance for victims and service members and warns that patriotism should endure beyond emergency moments.
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Aiken Standard Staff and Leadership Directory
A listing of senior editors, directors, and managers at the Aiken Standard with names and contact roles including Publisher Scott B. Hunter Editor Jeffrey B. Wallace News Director Timothy E O Briant Production Director Phillip Yates Circulation Director Scot Newcom Business Manager Terri Cheek Managing Editor Michael W Gibbons Classified Advertising Manager Letitia Jefferson.
Letters to the Editor on Public Health and Politics
A reader argues recent DOE site headlines misstate cancer risks linked to asbestos. The letter says asbestos exposure, not weapon work, raises mesothelioma risk, tied to pre 1980 construction across sectors. It cites high U S costs, critiques Obamacare framing, and ends urging votes for Democrats.
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Relay For Life Plans May 21 Fundraiser
Community members organize a Relay For Life event on May 21 to fund American Cancer Society research. Local coordinators Scott and Windi McMaster Dr Holly Woltz and Michael Brazier lead volunteers aiming for record team participation and broad community support. Palmetto Nursery & Florist receives thanks from East Side Baptist Church for dependable floral arrangements.
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Complainers Question Obama School Speech Plan
Readers debate President Obama’s planned speech to students with Republicans arguing over possible indoctrination. The debate centers on motivational aims and concerns about press framing and influence.
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Too many holes in health care
The piece argues that America’s health care system fails to cover about 47 million people, with providers losing billions to claim disputes and doctors facing litigation. It cites 20000 deaths from lack of coverage and about a million bankruptcies due to medical bills despite having insurance.
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Obama urges students to fulfill responsibilities at school event
President Obama calls on students to meet duties as teachers and parents support better schools. The remark, aimed at schoolchildren, underscores collective effort toward education success. Caroline Wozniacki comments before U S Open quarterfinals featuring Melanie Oudin from Georgia.
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Letters to the Editor Address Information
Readers are invited to send opinions on issues of concern to the Aiken Standard. Mail Letters to Letters to the Editor, Aiken Standard, Box 456, Aiken SC 29802. Email letters to letters@aikenstandard.com or fax to 648-6052.
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Letter to editor defends affordability credits and taxes
F. Glenn Smith argues readers rely on right wing sources and misread health care bill provisions. He contends tax returns are not private, affordability credits use income to verify eligibility, and current rules prevent fraud while protecting taxpayers. He calls for balanced editorial critique.
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Conservatism accused of bias in Aiken Standard letters
Steve Pfeifer complains that the Aiken Standard opinion page favors liberal coverage, citing many AP sourced national stories and alleging repeated bias from major outlets. He argues conservatives are being silenced and questions fairness of selective reporting.
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