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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 2002
Page
4
Editorial argues pre meetings avoid votes and records, urging relocation to the Chambers for public access. It cites concerns raised by Councilmember Jane Vaughter about lack of minutes and potential private discussions. The piece contends public scrutiny and democratic ideals require microphones, recordings, and visible deliberations.
The Aiken Standard shows Scott B. Hunter as Editor and Jeffrey B. Wallace as Advertising Director among a roster of other key staff including Art Zappa, Ellen C. Priest, Timothy E. O'Brian, Phillip Yates, Deborah Dyches, J. David Boyd, and Letitia Jefferson.
A satirical monologue touches on Enron chief Kenneth Lay resignation and the singer Mariah Carey being paid not to perform. The speaker recalls personal life misfires from childhood to adulthood, jokes about talent reins and a wish to be paid to stop singing, then references past stage misadventures and a quirky career detour.
A reader letter critiques UN peacekeeping in Afghanistan and past missions in Rwanda, Somalia, Kosovo, and Bosnia, arguing they foster oppression and violence. It condemns Kofi Annan, cites Dallair’s Rwanda warning, and questions US involvement. The piece also laments Guantanamo detention, praises a store’s customer service, and shares a personal note of grief and gratitude.
A concerned Aikenite voices hopes for youth social spaces skatepark delays local business support and community care. A local restaurant story praises Up Your Alley owners Bruce Shipman and Janny Bijas for remodel and new chefs amid Aiken’s renaissance.
Readers are urged to keep letters brief and include signature mailing address and daytime and home phone numbers for verification. All letters may be edited and condensed. Send to Letters to the Editor Aiken Standard P O Box 456 Aiken SC 29802 Email swallace aikenstandard.com Fax 803 648 6052.
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