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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 2009
Page
11
Chris Commons, a USC Aiken forward, transformed his two-year career into a record setting run. He earned All America honors both seasons, was conference player of the year, led USCA to 52 wins and a Sweet Sixteen bid, and finished with 1,229 points, second in school history.
The editor notes a fresh start as the Masters opens with all 96 golfers tied at zero and equal chances. Players contest par on the course with May sunshine framing the drama as leaders emerge or fall away across the rounds toward Sunday.
The Aiken Standard lists staff positions including Publisher Scott B. Hunter Editor Jeffrey B. Wallace Circulation Director Scot Newcom and Business Manager Terri Cheek with contact emails for the newspaper.
A columnist from Aiken argues the shift from words like terrorism to man caused disasters blunts the threat and misleads the public. He defends the War on Terror, urges clear resolve, and warns against appeasing adversaries while praising decisive strength from the United States.
President Barack Obama calls for constructive US dialogue with Muslims in Turkey. He says we cannot talk past each other or let mistrust grow as walls come down between nations and communities.
Readers are invited to submit opinions about issues of concern. Letters should be 200 words or less and may be edited. Send to Letters to the Editor 456 Aiken S C 29802 or email letters aikenstandard.com or fax 648 6052.
A reader supports Governor Sanford for refusing 700 million in stimulus funds arguing the money is temporary and would burden future generations. The letter attacks the Fed as not a government entity and claims Congress holds currency power while warning of long term tax burdens and future economic pinch.
Harriet A Stwora writes from Aiken praising Aiken Regional Medical Centers for saving her husband Pete after a March accident on Whiskey Road. He was treated in the ICU, discharged after 16 days, and is now home recovering, highlighting the hospital’s care and skill.
Aiken High NJROTC thanks Kroger's Eric Car roll Wal-Mart's Mike Bright and Mike Corley Bi-Lo managers Mare Hall and partners York Street Bi-Lo Thomas Rosier and Publix Mr Boatwright for ongoing support. The unit contributes over 2500 hours yearly to community service.
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