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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 2005
Page
11
A mixed set of quotes covers praise for Bill Hillan’s kidney donation to Elaine Hillan, a sheriff honored with the Order of the Silver Crescent, Avon dale Mills’ ongoing operations, animal control removing multiple dogs, a crumbling wall issue in Park Avenue, a historic Wn project, zoning changes affecting students, emergency responders’ training, and a debate over a higher minimum wage tied to a broader political standoff between chambers.
A court decision may enable more development on fragile South Carolina marsh islands unless the General Assembly tightens rules. Officials warn looser standards could boost bridge building and docks increasing pollution harms to nurseries for blue crabs shrimp and fish.
The Aiken Standard lists its publisher editor advertising director and other top staff roles. It names Scott B. Hunter Jeffery B. Wallace Arthur T. Zappa Ellen C. Priest Timothy E. O Briant Phillip Yates Scot Newcom J David Boyd Letitia Jefferson with their contact references at aikenstandard.com.
Commentary argues about a correctable error in a Carolina game and compares college and high school rules. The discussion centers on timing, when the ball is dead, and whether officials should review or adjust a call after misapplication of rule 2-10.
A reflection from Helen Rowland noting the regrets men feel for opportunities not seized in life. The quote underscores the irony of remorse over actions not taken rather than those actually performed. Enduring wisdom on missed chances and personal growth.
The Augusta Chronicle quotes a March 3 letter arguing that conscience guides religion not state, insisting Christianity as enlightenment, condemning removal of Christ, and invoking Pilate’s question about Jesus to frame the debate. The writer warns against eroding Ten Commandments and Sermon on the Mount as society unravels.
The column argues the Giuliana Sgrena case exposes a wider scandal of Italy's alleged ransom payments to kidnappers. It cites figures from Italian papers ranging up to 15 million and questions the ethics of negotiating with Islamist militants while noting Italy's ongoing Iraq mission. The piece contrasts US media reactions with Italy's controversial concessions.
The Aiken Standard reports on attending the Readership Institute sessions in Atlanta with Southern Newspaper Publishers Association input. Editors note declines in circulation and emphasize local news, reader participation, and adaptation to changing media, inviting audience feedback via phone, fax, and email.
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