Sanford taps Aiken’s bright minds for three committees
Three Aiken County connected figures join Governor Sanford’s panels. Tim Dangerfield chairs a budget reform task force. Angela Burkhalter, elementary principal, serves on the education panel. Joseph Shine of Westinghouse Savannah River Company sits on the government restructuring and campaign finance reform committee. The group aims to overhaul the budget process amid revenue shortfalls.
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Raiken
Ask Force
Burkhalter
Winthrop University Board of ‘Trustees
Shine
Lexington County
Harvard Law School
Citadel
Steepersons
Aiken
Mr. Sanford
S.C. General Assembly
Aiken Standard Letters to the Editor Policy
The Aiken Standard invites brief signed letters with mailing address and phone numbers for verification. Editors may edit and condense. Writers may submit at most one letter every 30 days to allow diverse viewpoints. Address Letters to Editor RO Box 456 Aiken SC 29602 or email swallace at aikenstandard dot com and fax to 803-648-6062.
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Aiken Standard Publisher and Editorial Team Names
The Aiken Standard lists Scott B. Hunter as Publisher and Jeffrey B. Wallace as Editor with roles including Advertising Director Art Zasp and Business Managers Ellen C. Priest and Timothy E. O Briant. Dali Yates, man J. David Boyd, Tate Sacre are also named among staff.
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Scott B. Hunter
Jeffrey B. Wallace
Art Zap Basiness
Whitney Houston and the harm to her daughter
The author argues the main issue is the impact of Houston’s lifestyle on her 9-year-old daughter. He cites Houston and Bobby Brown admitting substance use, criticizes public apathy, and urges societal condemnation of parental substance abuse to protect children.
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Whitney Houston
Ms. Houston
Whitney
Bobby Brown
Diane Sawyer
Havea
Department of Health and Human Services
Charlestown
Mass
Boston
Othos
America
New York
Ava
Hillary Clinton
Be Like Scrooge This Christmas and Beyond
A reflective piece praising Ebenezer Scrooge from Dickens A Christmas Carol. It contrasts his former greed with the redemption shown after three spirits visit him, ending with a call to emulate his generosity and Christmas spirit year round. The essay invokes Tiny Tim and phrases Dickens used to describe Scrooge’s transformation.
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Tom
Scrooge
Charles Dickens
Bob Cratchit
Bob
Dickens
Tiny Tim
Citizens urged to join the fight for peace in Iraq
A letter urges Americans to oppose war with Iraq but warns only a UN backed diverse coalition can secure inspectors. It argues peaceful means exist and notes Putin advised Bush against war while predicting global backlash if U S acts unilaterally. Vivian G Milner is signer.
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England
Bush
Putin
Soviet Union
Syria
United Nations
Saddam Hussein
United States
Vivian G. Milner
Meaning of Christmas lost at the mall during holiday shopping
A writer laments the commercial rush of Christmas at a large mall where joy fades amid music and crowds. He recalls childhood meaning, notes the absence of Christ in public life, and urges giving time and love as the true gifts of the season.
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Drondage
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