Editorial: Parents should be accountable for children
Aiken Standard letters call for parental accountability after a 6 year old at Chukker Creek Elementary allegedly assaulted staff and students. The piece argues schools cannot bear disruption alone and urges accountability measures for parents and guardians to protect the learning environment.
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Chukker Creek
Emnermehkker Creek
General Assembly
Contro
Peter Kosko
Quotes on Palance death and Parsons Iraq joiners share memories
Billy Crystal honors Jack Palance noting friendship and landmark One Arm Push Ups while linking memories to City Slickers. Lt Charlie Parsons describes joining his brothers in Iraq as part of family military service.
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Bill Parsons
Huber Parsons
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Aiken Standard personnel list and contact notes
A list of staff roles and email addresses for the Aiken Standard including editor Scott Hunter business manager Ellen Priest news director Timothy O Briant production director Phillip Yates circulation director Scot Newcom and systems manager J David Boyd with associated domains and names.
Letter urging aid for Ground Zero responders and the sick hero Cindy
A reader shares memories of Sister Cindy Mahoney from Ground Zero. She details exposure to toxic dust during 9/11 rescues and morgue work, notes illnesses suffered, and calls for automatic medical and disability benefits for police and first responders. The letter pleads for government and charity support.
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Twin Towers
Cindy
Litle
Ceven
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Alice Sullivan
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Aiken School Board Candidate Thanks District 3 Voters
Wesley Hightower thanks District 3 residents for their support in his school board race and invites all to the swearing in on Tuesday November 14 at 7 p.m. at 1000 Brookhaven Drive. He pledges to pursue educational excellence and meet constituents regularly. He also condemns harsh parenting in a separate critique of a local incident.
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Sam
Brookhaven Drive
Aiken
Wesley Hightower
Aiken County
Saddam has had his revenge column echoes in US public mood
The column argues Saddam Hussein’s defeat harms America more than Iraq, noting American exit polls show broad war weariness and desire for victory. It criticizes Iraqi leadership, corruption, and religious hatreds, warns against dangerous policy shifts, and urges new strategies in the war on terror.
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