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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 2002
Page
4
A reflective quotation attributed to Rose Kennedy urges that God assigns no burden larger than one can bear and that happiness is God’s intention, citing birds singing after storms as a hopeful image.
Editorial laments a July accident on Belvedere Clearwater Road that killed three boys, 15 year old Raymond Groomes, 14 year old Brandon Batchelor and 11 year old Andrew Batchelor, and left a mother seeking accountability for their father Michael Batchelor.
The Allen Standard lists Scott B. Hunter as Publisher and Jeffrey B. Wallace as Editor along with staff roles for advertising, business management, circulation, and other administration. Names include Art Zappa as Advertising Director, Ellen C. Priest as Business Manager, Timothy E. O'Brian as managing treasurer, Phillip Yates as Auction Director, Deborah Dyches in circulation, and J. David Boyd and Letitia Jefferson among listed personnel.
A New York Times CBS News poll shows 48 percent believe Bush hid selling Harken stock options and 9 percent think he lied, yet 70 percent approve of his presidency. The piece argues public cynicism risks eroding trust in leaders and markets, noting SEC scrutiny in 1990 and urging renewed faith in presidents.
A compact meditation compares bitterness to a dandelion’s deep root. If bitterness is not uprooted thoroughly it regrows, so the cure is to replace sour feelings with love and forgiveness, choosing to get better rather than bitter.
Rita Evans of Graniteville criticizes the Aiken City Council for approving curbside trash bins 24 hours before pickup and 24 hours after, arguing the rule punishes elderly and disabled residents who cannot manage heavy or large items. She warns about future implications when council members cannot handle bins.
A granddaughter thanks Carriage Hills staff for caring for her 86 year old grandmother Mary Lemme after a December fall that required two hip surgeries. She recalls initial inability to walk and praises the physical therapy that helped her regain mobility, noting progress to visiting the hairdresser.
A correction states Vera Booth was misspelled in a Wednesday letter to the editor about the care of her dog by veterinarian Dr. Charlie Timmerman. The Aiken Standard regrets the error.
The Aiken Standard outlines submission rules for letters to the editor. Writers should include signature, mailing address, and daytime and home phone numbers for verification. Letters may be edited, condensed, and limited to one every 30 days.
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