Rotary honors Windham in Service Above Self Award
Aiken Rotary Club presents the Service Above Self Award to Roland H. Windham, longtime Aiken city manager of 28 years. The honor reflects his city leadership from the 60s through the 90s, his church involvement, and Rotary service including club presidency and district governorship.
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Roland H. Windham
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Aiken
Rotary
Windham
Rotary Club
Self
First Baptist Church
Aiken Rotary
Bulgaria
South Carolina
Roland
Jim Putrell
Aiken Standard Staff Roles and Editorial Team
Listing of key staff positions at the Aiken Standard including publisher Scott B. Hunter Jeffrey B. Wallace advertising director Art Zappa business manager Jen Priest waging editor Timothy E. O Briant production director Phillip Yates circulation director Scot Newcom systems manager J David Boyd customer service manager Letitia Jefferson
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Jeffrey B. Wallace
Art Zappa
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Priest
Timothy E. O”Briant
Phillip
Blair's finest hour echoes Thatcher in Iraq defense
British Prime Minister Blair faced questions on Iraq in Parliament defending action against Saddam Hussein. He invoked Churchillian resolve, stressed UN disarmament and the need to act if necessary, arguing unilateral moves by the US must align with international will. Blair's stance contrasts with antiwar critics and aligns with Bush on counterterrorism.
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London
Tony Blair
Margaret Thatcher
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Saddam Hussein
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Thatcher
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Winston Churchill
Dennis Skinner
Bush
Washington
George Bush
Iraq
America
Middle East
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Britain
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Lady Thatcher
McDonald’s in Decline as Tastes Mature Across America
The piece laments McDonald’s aging brand as American tastes shift toward healthier, more sophisticated dining. Writers cite nostalgia, lost innovation, and a culture move from kid friendly quick bites to stylish, sit down meals. Experts note growth in salad, Dijon mustard, and spicy options at rivals.
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McDonald’s
Paul Jerome Croce
Stetson University
McDonald's
Mickey D's
Brett Thorn
Nation’s Restaurant News
Robert Passikoff
Brand Keys
John Goodman
New York
Ronald McDonald
Parents oppose state approved textbooks in Aiken County
Diane M. Giddings of Aiken writes to challenge the state approved biology texts and defends local board members as Christians. She criticizes the SBE process for sight unseen approval, argues for parental control over sexual content, and warns against funding cuts if texts are rejected.
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Aiken
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Diane M. Giddings
Wetzel named to Aiken Historic Preservation Commission
A letter expresses support for Jack Wetzel after his appointment to the Aiken Historic Preservation Commission. The writer praises his fairness and hopes new materials like the Saving Aiken brochure and the Design Manual will help homeowners comply and view the commission as a support, not a burden.
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Historic Preservation Commission
Aiken
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