Chain of command questioned by letter writer
A 22-year veteran questions the chain of command and the president as commander in chief in a TalkBack letter. The writer also thanks two men who helped teenagers stranded on Trolley Line Road during heavy rain.
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Bush criticizes generals during wartime decline
The speaker argues that President Bush reduced the number of generals in the Iraqi and Afghan campaigns, noting a lack of public complaints about his actions and suggesting a parallel with similar moves.
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United Nations Designates Cuba as Human Rights Vice President
The speaker asserts the U.N. has anointed Cuba as vice president of human rights and urges Americans to remove the U.N. from the United States. The remark frames U.N. involvement in U.S. affairs as unacceptable and calls for action.
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City on decision time for $6 million sales tax funds
A reader asks when sidewalk projects along Silver Bluff and Southside will start and urges prudent use of the special options sales tax. The letter commends local Gateway Program showcases at Kennedy Middle School and praises Aiken County schools.
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Marine Corps Band to headline Hopelands summer concert
The U S Marine Corps Band from Parris Island performs Tuesday at 7 p m on the Windham stage of Hopelands Gardens in Aiken as part of the Hopelands Summer Concert Series Free shuttles run from the Goodwill lot on Whiskey Road starting 5 30 p m with the final shuttle at 6 45 p m Attendees return to the lot after the show Call 642 7650 for shuttle details
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Training focuses on entering dementia patients' world
About 40 staff and family members completed the final of five training sessions at Tri-Development led by Jan Merling from USC. The program, funded by a health services grant, emphasizes caregiver behavior changes and environment adaptations to better communicate and care for dementia patients.
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Momma
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Contact information for Aiken Standard newsroom and submission policies
The notice lists newsroom phone number 644-2401 and email addresses for staff such as Tim O Briant and Michael Gi other contacts. It provides hours length, mailing address PO Box 456, Rutland Drive, Aiken SC 29802, and subscription rates for Mon-Sun and Fri-Sun plans with EZ Pay options and a note about Sunday Plus delivery dates for 2010.
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Area man dies in motorcycle crash on S C 19
Eugene Weeks 43 of Aiken died after losing control of his 1996 Harley-Davidson on S C 19 near Highway 191. The rider slid over 200 feet and was struck by a 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo driven by Keiven Moore. No injuries to Moore. Autopsy and toxicology pending. This marks the 16th traffic fatality in Aiken County this year.
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Independence Day Closures Affect Aiken Government and Banks
Public offices banks and USPS facilities will close for Independence Day. City of Aiken Aiken County offices and all 10 recycling centers will be closed with trash pickup delayed. Aiken Technical College USC Aiken closed. USC Aiken hosts softball camp July 26 30 9 am to 4 pm and Friday 9 am to noon for ages 9 to 16. Call Jerry Snyder at 641-3462 for details.
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City of Character Aiken Named Meekness Month Theme
The calendar lists July as the month to honor Meekness for Aiken with city character emphasis. Georgia Lottery results for Sunday include Pick 3 8 7 7 and Pick 4 8 0 8 7 along with Fantasy 5 37 10 14 33 32 and Cash 4 Evening 1 4 2 5 and other games Win For Life 3 4 12 33 36 40 and Free Ball 13.
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