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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 2005
Page
15
An article reports Nicole duFresne, 28, shot and killed during a robbery in New York last week. Three suspects were arrested in connection with the robbery and shooting as safety advocates urge crime victims to stay calm and comply to avoid further harm.
Gov. Mark Sanford’s third State of the State outlines five recurring themes from his budgets and prior addresses. He urges legislative action on government restructuring, while House leaders question sweeping changes and voters’ input on structure, as Senate rule changes aid his agenda at Beaufort Gazette.
The Aiken Standard announces its publishing team led by Publisher Scott B. Hunter and Editor Jeffrey B. Wallace with key roles in advertising circulation and production. The notice lists executives including Arthur Zappa Ellen Priest Timothy O Briant Phillip Yates Scot Newcom J David Boyd and Letitia Jefferson.
A study by the South Carolina Childcare Association suggests cutting room capacity from ten to seven children would raise costs for parents by 30 to 33 percent and reduce revenue for daycare facilities due to fewer enrollees, potentially increasing tuition. The plan is to be phased in over four years, with widespread impact on parents, staff, facilities, and especially the children.
A Spanish philosopher Miguel de Unamuno remarks that life is doubt and faith without doubt is death. The quote reflects existential inquiry and the value of doubt in belief.
Affected families recount 20 days since the disaster living in hot zones. They describe eye and throat irritation, hospital visits, and disputed reimbursements from Norfolk Southern while questioning official response and air quality testing.
A letter section explains submission rules for The Aiken Standard and expresses sympathy from Aiken County Animal Services for the Graniteville train derailment. Staff recall aiding evacuees in reuniting pets and acknowledge losses, thanking the community and volunteers.
The reminiscence recalls a Graniteville railroad accident and a two week refinishing job at Mr Petersons Calumet City home. The engineer of the 20th Century Limited stresses rest to stay alert for signals, protect lives and railroad property, and notes honors for a retirement with a clean record.
Juilliard performers from the Manhattan Piano Trio offered a superb program at St. Pauls Episcopal Church in Augusta and at the Aiken Center for the Arts. The concerts featured Schubert, Rachmaninoff, Tchaikovsky, and Scott Joplin, showcasing an hour of exceptional classical music. The writer urges appreciation of upcoming classes recitals and art shows at the Aiken venue.
The column decries the United Nations as ineffective amid the Darfur genocide, accusing it of hypocrisy and paralysis. It argues Arab and Muslim blocs shield Sudan from censure, cites stalled General Assembly action, and criticizes U N human rights mechanisms for inaction while blaming the UN rather than US policy.
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