Gertrude Sanford Legendre a Charleston native noted conservationist
Gertrude Sanford Legendre born 1902 in Aiken led perilous global expeditions collecting flora and fauna for museums. She co founded the Medway Plan aiding France during WWII and established conservation easements on Medway plantation, a 6800 acre estate in trust. She authored The Time of My Life and inspired South Carolina preservation.
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Residents urge balanced coverage on Monetta school clash
A reader criticizes local reporting on the Family Foundation School debate in northern Aiken County and Ridge Spring, noting more opponents and officials attended than supporters. The letter advocates objective coverage, cites a $33000 yearly price tag, and questions cable news amid a broader take on local programming.
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Blessings in troubled times from a pastor's view
The preacher links humor and faith to relieve distress. He cites Psalm 102 and Beecher, noting laughter aids healing and resilience. The piece urges counting blessings amid hardship and concludes with a note about the author’s role at Aiken First Baptist Church.
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Letter Addressing Editor Mail Info
A request outlines how to submit letters to the Editor at the Aiken Standard. It provides mailing address P O Box 456 Aiken SC 29802 an email for editorial duesouth net and a fax number 803 648 6052 for submissions.
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Veepstakes picks eyed by Grady amid early 2000 race
Washington columnist Sandy Grady weighs late 1990s vice presidential possibilities for Gore and Bush. He narrows likely picks to Tom Ridge for Bush and Russ Feingold for Gore, arguing Ridge advances Pennsylvania appeal and Feingold aids reform image. He dismisses McCain and other female or insider options as unlikely.
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