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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 2008
Page
11
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month urging at risk readers to seek screening and adopt prevention steps. Over-50s should consider regular colon cancer tests, as most diagnoses occur around age 64. Healthy weight, diet, no smoking, and family history discussion aid prevention. early detection improves treatment success.
A federal jury in Columbia hears Avondale Mills versus Norfolk Southern over the Graniteville 2005 derailment that killed nine, caused heavy losses, and led to Avondale's closure. The case centers on damages from the chlorine disaster and its long lasting impact on the Graniteville community.
A set of letters discussing GVW incorporation, local governance, and public spending. Tim Fox and Father Jim LeBlanc praised for community efforts, while Val erie Cadarr argues government limits charity and praises private relief groups. Tom Woodman and GJ Solensky address civility in political discourse and debate over public policy.
Parishioners celebrate the Aiken Design Review Board decision allowing Saint Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church to proceed with its expansion. Father Jeffrey Kirby’s homily urged that the work will enhance the building’s use for Mass and sacraments, without altering God’s work within.
A quoted statement defends a cautious approach to growing concerns, warning that acting hastily could be seen as uncareful and reckless. It asserts the need for better handling and measured progress in confronting the issues before the public.
Readers are invited to submit letters to the editor for publication. Submissions should be 200 words or less and may be edited for clarity and length. Send to Letters to the Editor at the Aiken Standard, Box 486, Aiken SC 29802 or email or fax to 648-6052.
A TalkBack writer argues that evangelical groups should not evangelize in Russia, praising the Russian Orthodox Church and urging missionaries to be expelled. The letter notes Russia’s strong church supports after decades of Bolshevik rule and urges non Orthodox groups to leave unless converting existing members.
Stanley Ostrawski of Aiken denounces Gov. Sanford's proposed cuts to elder meal services while arguing the state spends far more on illegal aliens. He cites Massey and Ryberg columns, mentions a recent hit-and-run death in Aiken County, and urges readers to push for preserving elder care funds.
State senators began steps to criminalize cockfighting, aiming to join 35 states in treating it as a felony. Critics cite tradition versus humane concerns, noting dog fighting already felony since 2006 and urging the legislature to reflect evolving societal standards.
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