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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 2005
Page
11
Open government demands the Aiken County Board of Education drop secret ballots for choosing a chairman and publicly announce their choice. The piece argues secrecy undermines accountability, noting public officials should be scrutinized and leaders clearly identifiable, with government processes transparent.
Opinion piece notes South Carolina lagged when Rosa Parks died and flags weren’t lowered. House Speaker Bobby Harrell proposes a bill to let the governor order half staff flag flights when Congress or a president orders U.S. flags lowered, closing a perceived legal gap.
The Aiken Standard announces Scot Newcom appointed Circulation Director with email snowcom aikenstandard.com while systems Manager role held by David Boyd dboyd aikenstandard.com.
A discussion on traffic checkpoints highlights their role in catching violators and increasing public awareness. Officials emphasize driving is a privilege and that aggressive enforcement during holidays reduces fatalities and protects law‑abiding drivers.
A columnist reflects on William Manley and companions during the California gold rush, portraying their survival as a parable of Advent. The piece links biblical faith to modern acts of courage, mercy, and social justice, citing Pastor Lazio Tokes and Lech Walesa as exemplars of resistance and hope. God is at work, the author insists, shaping growth edges through suffering and solidarity.
A letter discusses South Carolina constitutional limits on school debt and whether alternative financing via a third party can bypass referendums. It cites Sage Creek Trolley Line Run TIF as legal but not ideal, and advocates public discussion and taxpayer input before any major borrowing.
A letter argues the new seat belt law will save lives reduce injuries and lower millions in losses. It questions the delay in passing the law and urges stricter enforcement of speed limits to curb accidents and allow officers to check seat belt use and driver impairment.
The Preservation Hall Jazz Band and Augusta Symphony performed at the Etherredge Center with the Symphony led by Dr. Donald Portnoy opening the first half with A Christmas Festival and Nutcracker excerpts. The Jazz Band, under John Brunious, closed with When the Saints Go Marchin In, energizing the crowd. Benjamin Jaffe stood out on bass.
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