Give thanks for blessings on Thanksgiving reflection piece
Editorial urges readers to consider the nation's blessings and the harvest’s bounty. It traces Thanksgiving from Plymouth in 1621 to Congress declaring the fourth Thursday in November a holiday in 1941. It celebrates freedom, democracy, and religious liberty, and invites readers to reflect beyond meals and sports.
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Thanksgiving Corner Giving Thanks For Blessings And Community
Editorial note expresses gratitude for family including wife and children, friends, and colleagues. Thanks crops steward Carl Brown, pastor Dr George Howle, and a generous county. Acknowledges readers who agree or disagree and ends with Thanksgiving wishes to all.
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Journey over merry-go-round life and the deeper thankfulness
The column argues life can be seen as a journey or a merry-go-round. It cites Psalmics and Hebrews, stressing gratitude for relation to God over material blessings. John Heenan’s Walton Prison mission demonstrates deeper thanksgiving beyond earthly goods and ends with a plea for prioritizing faith and eternal life.
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Pit bulls misrepresented. call for tougher dog laws
A reader argues that friendly pit bulls bred by reputable breeders are not the problem. They propose licensing all breeders, banning flea market puppy sales, licensing and microchipping all dogs, and enforcing leashes to curb dangerous dogs.
Aiken HSAP scores hide bleak truth in praise
Diane M. Giddings argues that Aiken County sophomores show 78.4 percent passing both English and math on the HSAP, yet English pass 41 percent and Math 48 percent fail to meet minimal standards. She decries education reform needs and criticizes the new state superintendent as ineffective.
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Readers are invited to send opinions on issues of concern to the editor. Write to Letters to the Editor S C 29802 or email. Call the fax line at 648-6052 for submissions and inquiries.
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