Voters Deserve Representation in County Council
Editorial argues district voters should have full representation at council meetings. It notes District 8 member Willar Hightower missed seven of 16 regular meetings and four of nine specials due to studies at Morehouse College. Citizens deserve consistent attendance from their representatives.
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Aiken County
Willar Hightower
Special Meetings Council
Special Meetings Council Has Had. Mr. Hightower
Morehouse College
Atlanta
Hightower
District 8
Jefferson Elementary staff gift surprise aids nurse on maternity leave
An elementary school community organized a Christmas program surprise for art teacher Sherry Kessler awaiting triplets. Principal LaVana McKenzie led a celebration as four fifth grade students wheeled in a cart with diapers and wipes, funded by parents and students who kept the plan a secret.
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Jefferson Elementary
Sherry Kessler
Bennett
CCC
Ennis
Fifth Trade
Production leadership changes at Aiken Standard
Phillip Yates named production director and Letitia Jefferson promoted to manager at Aiken Standard, with leadership transitions announced on the publication site. The changes emphasize streamlined operations and editorial oversight for the newsroom.
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Phillip Yates
Pyates
Aike
Year of outrage over Islam in 2006 columns
Column reviews a year of protests and violence linked to perceived insults to Islam. It recounts Danish cartoons, riots across Gaza, Turkey, Pakistan, Spain and Indonesia, the deaths of Father Santoro and Sister Leonella Sgorbati, and trials and threats tied to Muslim anger. The piece frames events as a sustained clash of cultures and religious sensitivity.
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European Union
Gaza City
Islam
Mohammed
Jyllands-Posten
Egypt
Denmark
International ‘Atomic Energy Agency
Iran
U.N. Security Council
Council
Wester
Andrea Santoro
Turkey
Allahu Akbar
Father Santoro
India
Mecca
Spain
Madrid
Pakistan
Ronald McDonald
Jakarta
Playboy
Lioness
Oriana Fallaci
Bergamo
Italy
Adel Smith
Muslim Union of Italy
Dendio
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Fallac
Nablus
Leonella Sgorbati
Rage
Vatican
Berlin
Mozart
Jack Straw
US Airways
Minneapolis
Oriana Fall
Move the date for Kwanzaa
A reflective piece comparing Kwanzaa with Thanksgiving. The author suggests rescheduling Kwanzaa to boost celebration, notes Christmas needs no addition, and argues Thanksgiving emphasizes providence, family, and heritage. Proposes honoring family strengths in Kwanzaa.
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Kwanzaa
Sabbath time as gift not restriction in blue law debate
Jean Kling of Aiken argues for preserving Sunday blue laws as a Judeo Christian heritage. She says Sabbath rest benefits all, cites freedom for workers, and recalls a rural past where stores closed Sundays to allow family and worship time.
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Jesus
Aiken
Aiken County
Jean Kling Aiken
Remember important people in our lives Albenesius fare well note
Phillip Albenesius offers a holiday guest editorial urging readers to reach out to old friends. He stresses that Christmas kindness comes from staying in touch, showing care, and saying thanks. Modern and traditional communication methods make reconnecting easier than ever.
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Alken Standard
Phillip Albenesius
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