Letter to the Editor Blames Bush and Clinton Over Past Events
A reader questions accountability for past events citing President Bush eight years in office and President Clinton’s period, asks why Clinton is not blamed for Sept. 11, and criticizes local issues including nuclear waste on Pine Log Road and wasteful behavior at Wal-Mart. The letter questions fire department readiness and civic laziness.
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Clinton
Hillary
Pine Log Road
Wal-Mart
Northside
Southside
Palin and Idiocy Clash Over White House Hopes
A heated political remark labeling Palin as a weak White House contender is shared by a Republican and extends to Huckabee, reflecting intra party doubt about her viability.
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Palin
White House
Huckabee
One King Named Jesus Christ Stirs Reader Comment
Readers urged to express beliefs via the TalkBack line or email at editorial aikenstandard com. The paper notes names may be omitted and comments may be edited for space and content.
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Aikenstandard
Aiken
Newsroom
Michael Gibbons
Revival Planned at Ashley Grove Baptist Church
Ashley Grove Baptist Church schedules a summer revival from August 3 to 6 at 7 p m led by Rev C D Roberts Pastor Anthony Q Miller oversees the church in Aiken County South Carolina and the Aiken Standard invites corrections to published facts.
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Ashley Grove Baptist Church
C.D. Roberts
Anthony Q. Miller
Equine Steering Committee formed by Greater Aiken Chamber
A new Equine Steering Committee led by Samantha Charles aims to unite Aiken horsemen and advocates, with 30 members now and plans to expand. The group meets Monday at 5 30 p.m. at the Chamber and seeks cross discipline involvement including Western, Walking Horse, and South Carolina Horse Council ties.
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Aiken
Merce
Richland Ave. E
Charles
South Carolina Horse Council
Mary Watts
Reed Edwards
Larry Byers
Buzz Rich
Todd Stilp
Marlene Gorman
Aiken Standard Contact and Subscription Details
Office hours 8:30 am to 5:30 pm Monday to Friday address 326 Rutland Drive Aiken South Carolina 29802 phone numbers and emails for newsroom editorial and circulation staff plus subscription rates and delivery dates for 2008 Sundays and holidays noted including EZ Pay and mail information.
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Aiken Standard
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Winchester Museum in Edgefield honors the wild turkey
The National Wild Turkey Federation’s Winchester Museum in Edgefield offers interactive exhibits, rare artifacts, and animated displays on turkey history, hunting, and conservation. Admission is free with guided tours by appointment and the site includes a nearby 120 acre Outdoor Education Center.
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National Wild Turkey Federation
Winchester
Edgefield
Brian Purtyman
NWTF
Partyman
CSRA
Bud
Usda Forest Service
Winchester Museum
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Contract awarded for shipping depleted uranium oxide at Savannah River
The Department of Energy Savannah River Operations Office awarded a 3.4 million fixed price contract to Cavanagh Service Group Inc. to load and transport depleted uranium oxide drums from the Savannah River Site to Energy Solutions facility in Clive Utah. About 14,800 drums will be shipped over 14 months using 52 DOE gondola railcars meeting federal requirements.
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Savannah River
Cavanagh Service Group
Cavanagh Services Group Inc
Clive
Utah
Energy Solutions
South Carolina
United Way Names Sonita Redmond Director of Resource Development
Sonita Redmond, longtime United Way volunteer and Habitat for Humanity alum, is named director of resource development for United Way of Aiken County. She will lead the annual campaign and oversee the cabinet and loaned executives, aiming to exceed the $2.5 million goal set in 2008 as a year round program expands community support and outreach.
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Habitat For Humanity North
Redmond
United Way
Sharon Rodgers
Rodgers
Sonita
Project Vision
Habitat
St. Paul Lutheran Church
First Baptist Churches of
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