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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 2002
Page
4
A quotation attributed to William James notes that many confuse thinking with merely rearranging their prejudices. It reflects on bias and genuine thought, contrasting surface mental effort with disciplined reasoning.
The Aiken County School Board heard a proposal from Area 2 residents to shift middle school grades. North Augusta Middle would serve grades 6 and 7 while Paul Knox Middle would house grades 8 and 9, leaving 10 to 12 at North Augusta High. Community supporters praised creative thinking to improve education.
The Aiken Standard credits Scott B. Hunter as Publisher and Jeffrey B. Wallace as Editor. Art Zappa is listed as Advertising Director with best managing title. Production and circulation leadership include Timothy O Briant Phillip Yates Deborah Dyches J David Boyd and Letitia Jefferson in various editorial and operational posts.
A writer recalls a heated zoning clash over a crematorium proposed by Robert Shellhouse. Neighbors split between support and opposition, with some harassing advocates by phone. The letter laments the ugliness and notes fear for future property changes while praising local horse and equestrian activities in Aiken.
A reader recalls Aiken as a horse center with modest facilities and argues for building a larger Agri Center. The letter questions who should use Citizens Park, notes city authorities have funded a multiple million dollar theater and beautification projects, and suggests the Agri Center could repay itself and support a new swimming pool.
A reader asks county officials to reject funding for another magistrate, arguing taxation should not cover a salary for a new post. The letter supports Sen Ryberg's stance, praises moral character, and criticizes pushing an unqualified candidate through with a dubious degree.
A reader defends Sen. Ryberg for opposing an unqualified magistrate candidate backed by Sen. Moore. The letter praises Ryberg for requiring a qualified appointee with a four year degree in Criminal Justice from USC Aiken and condemns Moore's instant online degree as a farce. It argues jail overcrowding predates Ryberg and urges Moore to approve Ryberg's qualified choice.
A letter critiques Gov. Hodges for blocking federal plutonium disposal plans while praising a lottery-supported activity bringing perceived social harm. The writer argues Hodges favors unsafe federal action over state measures and contrasts disposal safety with the lottery’s societal impact.
A reflective piece follows Gertrude the blind woman who gains sight and learns that miracles do not erase pain. It recalls Gloria Vanderbilt Whitney, Toyohiko Kagawa, Alan Paton, and a tender account of faith tested by loss, betrayal, and steadfast trust in God's sustaining grace.
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