Editorial on regional water resources monitoring
The letter warns that extreme heat and drought strain lawns and gardens, noting local water abundance from four treatment facilities and Savannah River supply to North Augusta. It warns of growing future demands as populations rise and interstate river flows change, urging Aiken County to stay alert to water resource dynamics to preserve quality of life.
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Compassion guides Aiken County ordinance on English use
Editor Jeffrey B. Wallace argues the county council wisely revised a pending ordinance restricting county business to English and limiting services for illegal aliens. He notes exceptions for civil liberties and emergencies and questions denying EMS or medical care based on immigration status.
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Love One Another a Parable of Open Compassion
A pastor writes a parable about a man buying lemonade from children, illustrating Jesus love as inclusive and expansive. It contrasts narrow worldly love with Jesus equal regard for outcasts and the calling for Christians to imitate that boundless care.
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hurricane Dean memory quotes from survivors and Bush VFW speech
Catharine Morales of Montreal recalls minutes of terror as walls shook during Hurricane Dean in Majaual Mexico with fear the walls would explode. President Bush prepared to address the Veterans of Foreign Wars about disaster response and support.
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Letter on college admissions and parenting choices
A reader cites J D Magruder's letter urging lower college entry standards for athletes at the University of South Carolina. The author laments undisciplined students, criticizes permissive parenting after seeing The Bourne Ultimatum, and warns that lowered standards harm teachers and scholarship.
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Dewar endorsed for Aiken City Council seat
Endorsement emphasizes Dick Dewar as a candidate with high integrity and broad experience. They cite his work with the City of Aiken Development Board the Citizens Committee on traffic ordinances and his tax aid for seniors through AARP. Dewar is a retired Lt. Colonel US Air Force and former IA Police Chiefs member.
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St Mary’s Parishioners Challenge Design Board on Expansion
In Aiken parishioners press for expanding the historic St Mary’s church building arguing the church predates the Design and Review Board by about 150 years and has managed its land and buildings to serve the community.
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