Veterans Day observance honors sacrifice and freedom in Aiken
A Veterans Day ceremony at Memorial Park featured speakers like Mayor Fred Cavanaugh and David praising military sacrifices in Iraq. Shirley Abney and her mother honored relatives including World War II veteran Sam Abney, while Vietnam veteran Pat Sourakos spoke of pride and loss. Aiken High School band performed and Chad Nickell, 14, played taps.
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Memorial Day Aims Across A Drizzling Nation
Memorial Day ceremonies honored war dead amid rain and storms while U S troops returned home from Iraq. President Bush laid a wreath at Arlington as crowds gathered in Dearborn Michigan to thank troops and reflect on liberty and courage.
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Zoning and Home Irrigation Rules Emphasized by City Official
Paradise warns homeowners about zoning rules for porches and retrofits, noting underground irrigation requires backflow prevention devices at the meter and home. He cites storage buildings signs and historic preservation concerns, urging residents to call the City before projects to avoid delays. Building Department 6427675 and Engineering 6427610.
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