Helping Hands marks 30 years aiding abused children
In Aiken County Helping Hands celebrated its 30th anniversary, honoring founders Kathleen Grominger Sylvia Westerdahl Peggy Pringle Frank Galardi Hol Gladden Jr L C Greene Joe Devore David Knoebel Mary Croft Margaret Winburn and Carl Littlejohn. Over three decades the shelter has grown, aiding thousands of abused and neglected children from Aiken Richland Pickens and Saluda counties with shelter and protection. Last year about 100 children were cared for at the facility as the organization expanded its advocacy.
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Mary Croft
Margaret Winburn
Carl Littlejohn
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Special Olympics remembers Johnson tribute at South Aiken
More than 500 participants from Aiken and Edgefield Counties joined volunteers at South Aiken High School for the Special Olympics Games. The opening ceremonies included a moment of silence for Barry Johnson, a longtime volunteer coordinator who died earlier this year. Relatives attended the tribute as officials praised his lifetime of service improving the lives of thousands of individuals with special needs.
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Aiken Standard Staff Lineup and Roles Listed
The Aiken Standard identifies Scott B. Hunter as editor and Jeffrey B. Wallace as advertising director. It also lists Art Zappa as business manager Ellen . Priest as managing editor Timothy E. O Briant Phillip Yates as circulation director Scot Newcom as systems manager J David Boyd as customer service manager and Letitia Jefferson in the staff line.
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Scot Newcom
Syria to Choose Path Between Tyranny or Cooperation
The piece argues Bashar al-Assad may follow his father’s brutal lineage or seek reform by cooperating with the United States. It cites U S warnings of Syria’s chemical tests and support for militants, urging closure of camps in Syria and Lebanese territory to avoid U S military action and sanctions.
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Palestine Islamic Jihad
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Bashi
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Aleader
Letters support H3555 to aid South Carolina farmers
Barbara Nelson argues House Bill 13555 would hurt small farmers by creating a uniform state standard for agriculture rules against 46 county versions. Robert W Watkins of Aiken cites urban sprawl and local ordinances, urging passage to protect family farms and limit corporate hog farms. He also laments a 38 percent Post Office box rate rise from 55 to 76 dollars.
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Letters to the Editor Policy at The Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard outlines brief letters to the editor must include signature mailing address and daytime and home phone numbers for verification. They may be edited or condensed and should be addressed to Letters to the Editor PO Box 456 Aiken SC 29802 emailed to swallace aikenstandard com or via Fax 803-648-6062.
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War over Iraq fuels debate on taxes and spending
In a spring Rose Garden appearance President Bush pressed Congress to approve at least 550 billion in tax relief over 10 years amid Democratic criticism of wasteful federal spending. Heritage Foundation analyst Brian Riedl offers sweeping savings ideas, arguing the government can balance the budget with deeper spending cuts and protests against pork projects.
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