Editorial on Elizabeth Ann Seabrook a gracious hostess and journalist
Elizabeth Ann Seabrook longtime Aiken visitor with her husband John Seabrook died August 4 at her home. A former University of Missouri Journalism School graduate and AP reporter she was known as a lovely, witty figure in equine circles and social life. Friends praised her intelligence charm and versatility and recalled her coaching with Greg Ryberg and other social events in Aiken.
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Elizabeth Ann Toomey Seabrook
Aiken
John M. Seabrook
New Jersey
Jack Seabrook
Kansas City
United Press
Washington
New York City
Robert Knowles
Fred Cavanaugh
Seabrook
Sara Wood
Mrs. Seabrook
Berrie Road
Jack Wetzel
Wetzel
Vermont
Sen
Greg Ryberg
Betty Ryberg
Sheehan Protester Demands Ten Minute Meeting With Bush
Cindy Sheehan vows to stay on the road to President Bush’s Texas ranch until she or she is arrested. she seeks a ten minute conversation about her son Casey Sheehan who died in Iraq in April 2004. The editorial urges Bush to spare time for relatives asking questions about the war’s noble cause.
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United States
Casey Sheehan
Iraq
Cindy Sheehan
George W. Bush
Texas
Business Managers Named for Aiken Standard
Ellen C. Priest is listed as Business Manager with systems and service contacts for Aiken Standard. J. David Boyd serves as Systems Manager. Letitia Jefferson is Customer Service Manager. The listing provides email handles and organizational roles.
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J. David Boyd
Aikenstandard.com
Letitia Jefferson Jefferson
Aikenstandard,com
Aiken Soccer Cup boosts community and youth
The tournament will have a definite economic impact and raises interest in soccer. It partners with the polo community and the city Parks, Recreation and Tourism to support the effort, drawing in children and parents. The club has grown from 2–3 teams to 16 in 15 years, driven by Jim Victor and Frank Wise.
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City Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
United States
Jim Victor
Frank Wise
Two Citizens Endorse Local City Council Candidates
Letters praise Jane Vaughters for years of service and independence in guiding the City Council. They urge re election and highlight support for wise tax spending, neighborhood protection, and open government. Other letter backs Kay Biermann Brohl, praising her community involvement and vision for Aiken's future ahead of Sept. 13 vote.
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Jane Vaughters
Aiken
Kay Biermann Brohl
American Cancer Society
Aiken Center For the Arts
Savannah River
Kay
Gene Roach
Aiken readers urge Jane Vaughters to seek continued council support
Readers commend Jane Vaughters for honesty and leadership on Aiken City Council, urging continued service to Sept. 13 election. A separate letter defends the SPCA open admissions policy, explains city priority, and calls for broader spay neuter efforts amid animal overpopulation in Aiken and county facilities.
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SPCA
Aiken
Defend our borders from whom and how
The piece argues about border defense threats from conventional armies aviation and terrorists while noting illegal workers from the south and the high human and economic costs of extreme measures. It contends the public may not support drastic steps and urges contacting congress to pass new laws.
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Bill O'Reilly
Sean Hannity
Mexico
U.S
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