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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 2007
Page
15
Editorial argues tougher high school coursework is essential for SAT success. It notes South Carolina ranks low on SAT, cites too many students skip demanding classes, and compares state participation with Iowa while urging broader enrollment in rigorous courses to improve college readiness and post secondary outcomes.
City council and Waffle House reached a win win on Pine Log Road annexation and design. Planning commission guided the project east of Kennet Middle School to a Waffle House style building like the Georgia Avenue location in North Augusta with city and company on board. The restaurant is now annexed and construction moves forward amid local enthusiasm.
The notice lists staff roles including Editor Jeffrey B. Wallace Advertising Director Arthur T. Zappa News Director Timothy O Briant and Business Manager Stephen A Bailey with email placeholders for contact.
A reader lauds Aiken's Makin for drawing thousands to downtown, credits the Chamber of Commerce for yearlong planning, and thanks volunteers and public safety for a successful event. The letter also urges local action on wind energy education and immigration policy, urging English as official language and sanctions on illegal aliens.
National intelligence director Mike McConnell cautions that despite progress some efforts remain, urging continued actions to stop all potential sleeper cell threats inside the United States. He stresses the danger remains and the nation must stay vigilant.
Aiken County Council votes unanimously for a resolution on immigration and illegal aliens. Council members Kathy Rawls and Gary Bunker are recognized for proposing the ordinance addressing illegal immigrants and local concerns about related issues.
Readers may submit letters 200 words or less about issues. They are subject to editing. Send to Letters to the Editor Aiken Standard Box 456 Aiken South Carolina 29802 or email letters@aikenstandard.com or fax 648-6052.
A SC senator Jim DeMint cast the sole vote against a veterans health funding measure, claiming he opposed earmarks and its budget level. The writer criticizes his stand as misaligned with veterans and predicts electoral impact.
Letter responding to Sept. 8 editorial argues for disposal of all 50 tons of excess plutonium at SRS by vitrification to avoid costly MOX. Contends MOX costs rise to billions and commercial value may not recoup building and operation, urging tax-saving disposal. Mentions Aiken federal jobs program and local references by Cody Baker and Charles Canis.
A former Ellis Island employee disputes the idea of a single national language arguing that translators served immigrants in many languages and that English fluency was not required to immigrate. The letter notes illiteracy was restricted by the 1917 act, urges federal action and nationwide unity.
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