Aiken City Council welcomes two new members
Editorial urges continued public engagement after election. Jane Vaughters and Richard Smith win at large and district seats, joining Pat Canning and Lessie Price who are returning. The piece stresses voter choice, growth and revenue challenges, and the need for ongoing citizen involvement through boards and meetings to keep Aiken prosperous.
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Vaughters
Canning
Smith
Price
Aiken
Jane Vaughters
Richard Smith
Pat Canning
Lessie Price
City Hall
Toucch
Allen Standard Publisher and Editor Named in Staff List
The Allen Standard announces staff roles with Scott B. Hunter as Publisher and Jeffrey B. Wallace as Editor along with advertising and business management positions. Tim E O Briant and James R Bennett Jr are noted among the article’s internal staff listings.
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Scott B. Hunter
Jeffrey B. Wallace
Art Zappa
Ellen C. Priest
Tolerate religion not Muslim violence as Ramadan nears
A reflection on American religious tolerance amid Sept. 11 anxieties notes Muslims form a growing U S community with mosques and schools while warning against extreme rhetoric and terrorist links. It cites Imam Hamza Yusuf and Muzammil Siddiqi and a Cleveland imam Damra facing scrutiny for inciting violence against Jews. The piece argues for vigilance against religious prejudice while rejecting violence in the name of faith.
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United States
Afghanistan
United
States
San Francisco Bay Area
Hamza ‘Yusef
Muzammil Siddiqi
America
White House
Bush
Washington Post
Cleveland
Islamic Center
Fawaz Damra
Chicago
Islamic Jihad
Damra
World Trade Center
FBI
Emergency workers thanked for lifesaving support
A reader thanks emergency responders and hospital staff who aided Kim Schibik after Thad toppled a 19 inch TV in her home. The note credits 911, a police officer named Kelly, and medics from Aiken Regional Medical Centers with saving her until treatment.
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Thad
Kelly
Angel
J.D
Jamie
Christy
Andrew
Aiken Regional Medical Centers
Grant
Kim Schibik
New
Ellenton
Candlelight Veterans Rally set for Veterans Day park
A Veterans Candlelight Rally will be held November 11 at Aiken County Veterans Memorial Park. Organized by Marine Corps League Detachment 939, the event features candle lighting, a twilight flyover request, 21 gun salute, taps, and remarks by Rep. Jim Klauber and others. Candles and chairs provided by Aiken High NJROTC. local churches and groups promote the ceremony.
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James L. Hammons
Marine Corps League
Aiken High Njrotc
Friendly Baptist
JOY 102.7
Jim Klauber
Aiken County Veterans Memorial Park
Richland Avenue
Stan Brost
New Environs
United States of America
Aiken
Aiken County
God Bless
America
Ed Hammer
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Allen Standard
Cantor
Timothy E. O'Briant
Aistoom
James R. Bennett Jr
Joint Strike Fighter
Linda Chavez
Wreachs Syndicate
Heaven
Earth
God
Jesus Christ
John
Tne Corps League
DOE
Pentagon
Twin Towers
New York City
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