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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 2007
Page
13
South Carolina Lt Gov Andre Bauer urged presidential hopefuls to address senior issues incl Medicare Social Security and health care at a Silver-Haired Legislature meeting. He noted the 65 plus vote share was high in last year’s primaries and urged clear candidates statements beyond Iraq and immigration.
Jeffrey B Wallace criticizes a South Boundary Whiskey Road sign for using the adverb safe as an adjective and notes the sign was updated to Drive Safely. He cites English teachers and a city that values proper usage while urging residents to follow the corrected message.
The column argues addiction spreads across demographics, tying drug use to a lost spiritual dimension where self dominates. It urges God to replace self as society’s priority, uses Lewis Carroll’s padlock tale to illustrate self-knowledge, and ends with faith sustaining love and hope through a believer’s life.
A Saturday opinions letter advocates red light cameras but first calls for correcting left turn lane omissions on Whiskey Road in Aiken. The author notes lack of green arrows at Wal Mart and Monterey intersections forcing illegal or unsafe turns and argues arrows should be mandatory. Dick Randall.
Kenneth Holley alleges the mall roundabout sits on public road and was built with public funds, while the mall itself is private property. Robert Teeter explains fuel price differences due to freight rates and delivery costs, noting stations earn small per gallon profit.
Aiken locals praise the Tri Development Center, a United Way agency, and its Busy Bakers bakery for fresh tasty goods. The writer, a longtime attendee of Ake Makin, urges residents to support the group, which provides work opportunities for people with under recognized abilities. Call 803-642-8837 after 7:30 am to place an order.
A forthcoming report titled Health Care and Leadership will be published next week focusing on Aiken’s primary issues. It will outline local health care challenges and leadership responses, highlighting key figures and community impact.
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