Masters Week Arrives As Aiken Welcomes Golf Fans
Editorial notes Masters week at Augusta National draws thousands from Aiken County including spectators volunteers and local businesses. It highlights spring tourism hotel meals shops and the public schools spring break while Phil Mickelson’s defending title is recalled and the crowd awaits birdies and eagles on the back nine.
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Aiken
Augusta National Golf Club
Savannah River
Aiken County
Masters
Phil Mickelson
Nuclear power faces renewed push after accidents
The text notes Three Mile Island and Chernobyl cooled support for nuclear energy yet cites Finland and France starting new plants this year. It suggests a shift among younger people toward reconsidering nuclear power despite past disasters and ongoing debate about safety.
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Umankind
Three-Mile Island
Chernobyl
U.S
Finland
France
Aiken Standard Staff Directory Details Roles
The notice lists staff positions at the Aiken Standard with names and contact domains. It includes Publisher Editor Advertising Director Business Manager Managing Editor Production Director Circulation Director Systems Manager and Customer Service Manager with respective emails.
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Scott B. Huntershunter
Aikenstandard. Com
Jeffrey B. Wallace
Jn Wallace
Aikenstandard.com
Arthur T. Zappa Azappa
Ellen C. Priest Epriest
Aikenstandard Com
Timothy E. O'Briant Tobriant
Phillip Yates Byates
Scot
Scot Newcomsnewcom@aikenstandard.com
J. David Boyd Dboyd
Letitia Jefferson Jefferson
Tradition and Pope John Paul II in Cold War turning points
The piece notes Aiken hosting the Triple Crown as a positive economic and social boost. It then reflects on Pope John Paul II's role alongside Ronald Reagan and Margaret Thatcher in undermining communism, citing his 1979 Poland visit and a "revolution of conscience" that contributed to Eastern Europe’s liberalization.
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Aiken
Ronald Reagan
United States
Disciples of Christ Church
Margaret Thatcher
Karol Wojtyla
Krakow
Poland
Reagan
Thatcher
John Paul I
Mikhail Gorbachev
Italy
la Stampa
Europe
Congress
Robert Drinan
Drinan
Cuba
Fidel Castro
Prague
John Paul II
Pope John Paul II's influence on politics and faith worldwide
The piece outlines how Pope John Paul II energized opposition to communism in Poland through spiritual leadership and bold calls for freedom, crediting him with inspiring courage to change. It notes his cautious stance toward liberation theology and his impact on US church politics and Cuban history.
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Solidarity
Wojciech Jaruzelski
Lech Walesa
Valesa
Vatican
Cemetery Vandalism Sparks Pets Issue in Bath
Jackie Blackwell of Bath complains after March 26 graveyard damage from dogs. Flowers torn up, deep holes dug near sister’s and nearby graves, prompting request to keep pets out of the cemetery and prevent further desecration.
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Jackie Blackwell
Easter Pal leaves warm feelings
A letter from Gordy Wiltse of Aiken expresses gratitude for Easter Pal efforts and the group of children who sent messages. He credits area agencies, schools, and teachers for supporting holiday baskets and community service.
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Easter Pal
Gordy Wiltse Aiken
Volunteers sought for Schofield 21st CCLC in Aiken
Aiken's only middle school learning center for at risk students faces closure without volunteers and funding. The Schofield Middle School 21st Century Community Learning Center, begun Feb 3 2003 with federal seed money, seeks volunteers to cover after school and summer programs from 8 30 a m to 4 p m Monday through Thursday in June. Volunteers can teach hobbies or substitute for paid teachers. $20 funds one day per child, $80 a week, $320 a month. Contact Elizabeth Simpson at (803) 641 2770 or esimpson aiken k12 sc us.
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Aiken
Schofield Middle School
21St Century Community Learning Center
Schofield Club
Elizabeth Simpson
World Bank chief visits Pine Ridge urges indigenous business role
Outgoing World Bank President James Wolfensohn toured the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota and urged that indigenous nations contribute to development through business ownership and recognition. A Border Patrol spokesman remarked on migrants disguising footprints with cow hoofs to cross into the United States.
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World Bank
James Wolfensohn
Pine Ridge Reservation
South Dakota
Doug Mosier
Border Patrol
el Paso
Texas
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