Holgates Named Citizen of the Year in North Augusta
The North Augusta Chamber of Commerce named Er and Shirley Holgate the 43rd Citizen of the Year. Dr. John Bigger presented the award, praising the couple as workers bees who have long contributed to the betterment of North Augusta both collectively and individually. Congratulations to E J and Shirley Holgate for this honor.
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Shirley Holgate
Holgates
North Augusta
Holgate
DuPont
John Bigger
E.J
Eee
The real meaning of Memorial Day
Letter emphasizes Memorial Day as honoring those who sacrificed for freedom, noting over 4,000 soldiers died in Iraq and 13 were personal. It urges daily gratitude for brave service, praises American soldiers, and recalls enduring need for warriors while hoping for peace. Freedom is not free.
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Iraq
Baghdad
Editor and service manager contact at Aiken Standard
Michael W. Gibbons serves as editor and Letitia Jeffert is service manager at the Aiken Standard. The note lists email addresses for staff, reflecting standard newsroom contact details.
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Letitia Jeffert
Ail Standard. Com
McCain labeled a poor conservative by supporters and critics
A letter excerpt argues John McCain cannot be trusted as a true conservative citing his opposition to drilling in ANWAR tax cuts votes and proposed gun show measures. It also notes campaign finance concerns and media bias while urging votes for Scott Singer in the June 10 South Carolina State House primary.
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John McCain
Republican Party
McCain
Council On Foreign Relations
Anwar
Congress
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Wall Street Journal
U.S. Senate Commerce Committee
CBS
Bernard Goldberg
Ther
Clinton
Obama
Skewer McCain
America
Scott Singer
Scott
South Carolina
Walter Lamb Aiken
Nation built on Christian ideals and Judeo Christian values
A reader argues that the United States is historically founded on Christian morality, noting prayers in the founding era and the influence of Judeo Christian values on law, holidays, and national symbols, while addressing the Treaty of Tripoli and Adams comments. The writer credits Mr. Welch for recognizing God in oaths and coins and seeks further discussion.
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Lester Weten
Tripoli
John Adams
Europe
Welch
Tom Young for District 81 South Carolina State House
Voters are urged to elect Tom Young on June 10 to District 81. He promises dependable service, strong leadership, and a focus on education and economic opportunity. He pledges to listen to all sides, work with diverse groups, and make District 81 a better place to live and work.
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Aiken County
Young- Forhouse.com
Young
S.C
Tom Young
Auresay
South Carolina
Tom
Letters to the Editor Addressing Aiken Readers
A short notice directs readers to send letters to the Letters to the Editor desk at the Aiken Standard. It provides mailing address Box 486, Aiken South Carolina 29602 and offers an email and fax option for submissions.
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Aiken
Aiken, S.C
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S.C
Dogs lose dining privileges in local eateries
A column laments a DHEC stance banning dogs inside restaurants except guide and service animals. It questions leash rules, outdoor dining, and the impact on dogs like Mitch, highlighting the tension between pets and public dining spaces in the city.
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Aiken
DHEC
John Strack
Mitch
Mitchell Centre
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