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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 2005
Page
7
Editorial argues the 6000 dogs and cats killed yearly in Aiken County reflect a weak animal control system. It calls for tougher county ordinances, city county cooperation, and owner responsibility, plus low cost spay and neuter clinics and licenses to curb rampant reproduction.
The Charleston Post and Courier argues lawmakers should restore a budget growth firewall for reassessment years. It calls for limits on tax increases, clarifies school levies, and reaffirms fair market value taxation while maintaining budget neutrality during reassessment.
The Aiken Standard lists staff including Publisher Scott B. Hunter Editor Jeffrey B. Wallace Advertising Director Arthur T. Zappa and senior managers such as Ellen C. Priest Production Director Phillip Yates Circulation Director Scot Newcom Systems Manager J David Boyd and Customer Service Manager Letitia Jefferson with email handles provided for office inquiries. This roster outlines key editorial and administrative roles for the publication.
The piece argues that increasing fitness improves health and daily decisions. It states physical activity enhances physical health and mental well being, and aims to raise awareness about healthier lifestyle choices for South Carolinians.
At a meeting of the Aiken County Taxpayers Association, Bob White and Ed Grobbe argue a $36 million Tax Increment Financing proposal before the county council is a bad deal for taxpayers citing best case costs exceeding $64 million with interest. They say residential development drains services relative to tax revenue and warn of corporate welfare to a private business at taxpayers’ expense.
The Aiken County Taxpayers Association urges residents to contact County Council by Oct 17 to vote against a $36 million TIF tied to Sage Creek and Trolley Run Station. They warn of tax increases through 2030 and argue developers should cover costs, not taxpayers. Vicki L. Simons.
Maj Gen Shaukat Sul tan calls the 7.6 magnitude quake a national tragedy after it flattens villages in South Asia. Guatemala resident Rafael Estrada recalls a family loss amid ensuing floods. New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin pushes bold, Las Vegas style hotel gambling to revive the economy.
The author argues against anti Christian bias in coverage of Harriet Miers Supreme Court nomination. He cites Maureen Dowd and Gallup data, warns conservatives and liberals alike, and predicts anti Christian digs during confirmation debates while noting Miers’ religious profile and perceived likability.
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