Hofmann Competition Elevates Aiken Cultural Scene
The Josef Hofmann Regional Piano Competition wrapped at the Etherredge Center in Aiken with Prominent lecture by Dr Krystyna Juszczynska. Winthrop student Jasmin Tiedang won 2000 first prize while Andrea Padova and Melissa Meghdadi shared second with 750 each. Attendance exceeded 200 at the final concert and organizers foresee expansion next year.
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Aiken
Josef Hofmann
Etherredge Center
South Carolina
Etherredge Center Orchestra Association
University of South Carolina
American Center For Polish Culture
Washington
Hofmann
Krystyna Jusczynska
Poland
Josef Hoffmann
America
Metropolitan Opera House
W. C. Whitney
Joye Cottage
Marie Eustis
Thomas Hitchcock
New Orleans
Europe
Fermata
Hitchcock Court
Winthrop University
Jasmin Tiedang
Andrea Padova
North Carolina School For the Arts
Melissa Meghdadi
Florida State University
Augusta
Letters to the Editor raise concerns on school tax increase and priorities
A reader argues against a public school tax hike citing personal impact on homeowners and questions funding for special programs. They criticize Headstart as daycare, oppose the Gatesways plan prioritizing summer arts over reading help, support using funds for new classrooms, urge United Way to cut class sizes, and express opposition to the tax rise. The letter ends with praise for a flag issue debate.
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Rep. Huff
United Way
New York
Letters and politics in the South Carolina Capitol era
A collection of civic notes and quotes urging signed letters to the editor, praise for steadfast lawmakers like Greg Ryburg and supporters such as Charlie Stone and others, and a call for humility and learning in public life, with references to South Carolina heritage and leaders.
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South Carolina
House of Representatives
Senate
Greg Ryburg
Charlie Stone
Roland Smith
Tom Huff
Charlie Sharp
South Carolinas
Lee
E.P. Alexander
S.C.V. Augusta
Old Glory Symbol and Flag Day Call to Action
Bruce Thiesen, national commander of the American Legion, urges support for a constitutional amendment to protect the flag from desecration. He frames Old Glory as a living symbol of America's past present and future and invites readers to join the Citizens Flag Alliance in a quiet revolution to rekindle national spirit.
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United States of America
Kuwait
Somalia
America
England
Franklin Lane
Citizens Flag Alliance
United States
Paternalism and power cloaked in public debate
The author attacks paternalism used to disguise power, condemns media labeling of homeless people, critiques Clinton health care plans as power grabs, and urges accountability in Congress. They wade through political games, call for transparency from witnesses, and praise grassroots anti degeneration efforts while urging critical view of societal biases. The piece also promotes Issues `94 from Heritage Foundation as a concise guide to current topics.
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Polly Klaas
Nelson Mandela
South Africa
Rush Limbaugh
Clarice Thomas
Clinton
Brotherhood of Man
Washington
The
Heritage Foundation
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Scott B. Hunter
ATOR
Jeffrey B. Wallace
Charles C. Grice
Aiken, S
Bella Hatfield
Tom Mack
Harry Jacobs
ECO Association
Len Kosinski
Alist
8.C
Wale
Return Smith
Congress
Bruce Thiesen
American Legion
White House
Stephanopoulos
al Gore
Thomas Lowell
Creators Syndicate
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