Voices From the City Highlights Summer Issues and Local Projects
Capt. Maryann Burgess cites rising awareness and reports of child abuse this summer. Rev Dr Eddie Leopard discusses readiness for a new worship center at Millbrook Baptist Church. World Changers volunteers praised by Christina Johnson for home repairs. Lee Gilbert recalls the derailment and chlorine gas spill on the six month anniversary. Betyann Shaver notes frequent charity solicitations totaling 18 pounds of mail in a year. Gordham Patel discusses Savannah River Ecology Lab downsizing to align with federal grant priorities.
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Maryann Burgess
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Millbrook Baptist Church
Eddie Leopard
Lee Gilbert
Graniteville
Shark versus rip currents caution at Charleston beaches
The Charleston Post and Courier argues that rip currents pose a far greater risk than sharks for South Carolina beachgoers. It cites Florida shark attack numbers and SC incidents to urge staying near shore and avoiding dawn or night swimming, bleeding, or swimming near bait fish, with an extra caution about sewage.
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Aiken Standard Staff Greeting
Scott B. Hunter oversees the Aiken Standard staff with editor Jeffrey B. Wallace and advertising director Arthur T. Zappa. The paper lists business manager Ellen C. Priest and managing editor Timothy E. O Briant among the leadership team.
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New military remains designation rule prompts discussion
A reader outlines support for a new rule requiring service members to appoint someone to handle remains. He cites two past Iraqi war burial disputes involving divorced parents and survivor benefits. He urges couples and all soldiers to get formal written agreements now.
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Iraq
Strategic plan sparks taxpayer backlash and calls for referendum
A reader blasts the TAC visioning effort in Aiken County as a boondoggle funded with over $120,000. They allege insiders push a top down plan risking more taxes and property loss and demand a public vote. The note also thanks regional medical staff and church volunteers for personal recovery.
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ACP Visioning
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Andy Windham Wagener
Lifesaving care at Aiken Regional Medical Center
A reader recalls a near fatal June 10 experience due to kidney failure, diabetes, dehydration, and pneumonia. After a week in intensive care and multiple transfusions, they thank attending physicians Dr. Frank Di Bona and Dr. Douglas Sakura, the nurses and staff, and praise head nurse Mary for her kindness and lunch visit.
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Aiken Regional Medical Centers
Frank di Bona
Douglas Sakura
Mary
Aiken
Terrorists Described as Cowards by Marine Vet
Gregory J. Topliff of Aiken condemns terrorists after London bomb attack. He views terrorists as gutless scum and argues for harsh treatment, drawing on his experience as a Marine veteran and former police officer.
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London
Gregory J. Topliff
Aiken
London Bustling with Resolve After Terror Attacks
A column reflects on the London terrorist bombings, recalling past shocks from IRA and WWII, urging unity against extremism. It argues war in Iraq and Afghanistan is debatable but national leaders must work with free nations to end terrorism and preserve open borders for future generations.
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Third Reich
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Spain
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Your Views Letter Submissions to Aiken Standard
Instructions for submitting opinions include a mailing address P O Box 456 Aiken S C 29802 and verification phone numbers. Readers are asked to send letters by postal mail or fax to 803-648-6052 for consideration.
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