Editorial applauds county finances and leaders in recovery
The Aiken County fiscal turnaround is highlighted after five years of austerity. Col. William Shepherd, Finance Director Bodiford, and Chairman Ronnie Young receive praise for restoring solvency, boosting reserves near seven million, and rebuilding public and bondholder confidence. County staff are lauded for enduring years of belt tightening while better days arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken County
County Council
Carrol Warner
Army
William Shepherd
Terry Bodiford
Shepherd
Bodiford
Ronnie Young
Joel Randall
LaVana McKenzie
Eddie Butler
Rick Osbon
Young
Baird Co
Vouchers and Charter Schools Debate in Akron Beacon Journal
The Akron Beacon Journal weighs vouchers and charter schools, arguing their impracticality and highlighting constitutional concerns. It notes supporters appeal to improved competition and parental choice, while opponents insist on separation of church and state and warn against state subsidies for private tuition.
Personal Y2K prep guidance from Red Cross leader
The piece advises individuals to treat Y2K like a winter storm, outlining steps for families to prepare. It covers emergency planning, telephone procedures, power and water shutoffs, radio alerts, and building a disaster kit with medicine, water, food, clothing, and baby supplies. The article encourages contacting the Red Cross Aiken County chapter for more information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SRS
American Red Cross
Laurens Street
Aiken County
The Aiken Standard Letters to the Editor
A reader laments contempt for Southerners in national debates and urges concise letters to the Aiken Standard for 2000 comments. It cites George Will and a Rocker critique, condemns polarizing rhetoric, and requests writers include name, address, and phone numbers for verification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta Chronicle
George Will
South Carolina
Editio
Aiken Standard
Baseall
John Rocker
Rocker
New York
General Sherman
America
Aiken
S.C
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Time Being and Low Sunday Faith Reflections
The piece contends that after Easter the church pace drops to a Time Being of ordinary life. It parallels Mary and Joseph’s journey from Bethlehem to Sinai with the Holy Family’s loneliness and God’s faithfulness in desolation. The message urges embracing incarnation in daily struggle and sharing Christmas spirit through love and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Auden
Auden
Bethlehem
Joseph
Mary
Herod
Egypt
Sinai Desert
God
Holy Family
Moses All Seu
Sinai
Owever
Incarnation
Christ Child
Desert
Calvary
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Akron
Ohio
Beacon Journal
Scott B. Hunter
Angela R. Nalley
Jeffrey B. Wallace
David Boyd
Signasian
James R. Bennett Jr
Tucker
Fred Andrea
First Baptist Church
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