Open Space Forum to Discuss Preserving Land in Aiken County
Community leaders from the City of Aiken, Aiken County, North Augusta, the Chamber of Commerce and the Open Land Trust plan a Public Open Space Forum next Tuesday at 5 p.m. at the Washington Center for the Performing Arts. TheSeminar will explore strategies to preserve open land for public use and invite resident input on best practices.
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Memorial tribute to George Naifeh and his Arab relations work
The Aiken community remembers George Naifeh who served in World War II and built bridges between Arabs and Americans through the American Arab Affairs Council. Frank Carlucci praised Naifeh after a memorial service, noting his vision and dedication to understanding Middle East dynamics and U.S. policy.
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Aiken Standard Staff and Contact Directory
The Aiken Standard lists key staff including Publisher Scott B. Hunter Editor Jeffrey B. Wallace Advertising Director Arthur T. Zappa Business Manager Ellen C. Priest News Director Timothy E. O Briant Production Director Phillip Yates Circulation Director Scot Newcom Systems Manager J David Boyd and Customer Service Manager Letitia Jefferson with listed emails for staff.
Letter writers defend Burt Townsend and praise true friends
Readers defend Burt Townsend and praise real friends who stayed loyal during his life. The letter criticizes posthumous portrayals and thanks Rocky and others for support, while the writer urges vigilance on politics and media coverage.
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Fossil Gene Debate Sparks Modern Science Dispute
Sean Carroll argues against fossil gene claims while asserting no true fossil genes exist. He notes bloodless icefish show genes vary widely and can serve multiple roles in different animals. Further examination may reveal a fossil gene’s other use in icefish.
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North America Union Talks Stir Washington and Ottawa
A high level delegation of former and current officials and corporate leaders visited Canada in mid September to pursue the goal of a North American Union with Canada and Mexico. George Shultz Carla Hills led the U S participants with Donald Rumsfeld and other officials in attendance.
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Tim Keating
Ford tribute dominates letter page in Aiken Standard
A letter writer asks why coverage of former President Gerald R. Ford’s passing received extensive ink and air time. The piece contrasts Ford coverage with other notable obituaries and tips a wary note about invoking James Brown in a critical dig.
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Knight not the all time winningest coach in college basketball
The letter disputes claims that Bobby Knight is the top all time winner in NCAA basketball. It states Pat Summitt and Jody Conradt hold higher totals, with Knight third behind Summitt and Conradt and behind Harry Statham in overall college basketball wins. It notes Knight surpassed 880 wins on January 1, 2007, but specifies this as the NCAA Division I men’s record, not all of college basketball.
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Send email to Aiken Standard and fax line
Instruction requests sending an email to letters at aikenstandard com and a fax to 6486052. The note provides the contact method and fax number for submission or correspondence.
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