19 Nov 2001
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 2001
Page
1
The Aiken County School District will observe a three day Thanksgiving holiday starting Wednesday. Superintendent Dr Linda Eldridge notes many districts have done similarly and cites high absentee rates the day before Thanksgiving in prior years as the calendar reason.
Albany report notes a large Southern pecan harvest lowers grower prices while consumer prices for holiday baking goods may remain steady. Officials project a US crop near 955 million pounds, suggesting limited price relief at the store despite cheaper nuts for Thanksgiving and Christmas sweets.
Obituaries list Thomas Hughey J Perry George Herbert Hoover and others in Blackville North Augusta Wagener and nearby areas with voluntary notices 5A. Names include Ralph S Kennedy Floyd Maroney Leland A Seigler and L Seigler. Memorials and funeral details reference local funeral homes and dates.
A compact note across classifieds, a crossword, cryptoquote and Dear Abby items with hints of horoscope, opinions, sports, television sections and page references 68 98 6A 8B 4A.
At First Baptist Church in York Street 4115 shoe boxes overflowed the altar for Operation Christmas Child a Samaritan Purse project. 58 Aiken County churches collected them with school supplies health care items toys and candy destined for children worldwide via Charlotte sorting and mailing.
Local residents responded with thank you notes after receiving gifts from Uncle Bob and Cousin Shameka as part of Operation Christmas Child. The international Samaritan's Purse ministry runs holiday shoe box collections at churches this weekend, asking donors to include toys school supplies hygiene items and materials that tell the Jesus story.
A Madrid judge charged eight men with al Qaida membership and multiple crimes tied to the Sept 11 attacks. The order alleges direct links to planning and execution by U S targets, with the process expected to extend over years. The suspects deny the charges as Garzon cites intercepted phone conversations of an alleged leader.
One year after election, John Brown and Nick Flouras reflect on growth as school board members. Brown, a Wagener Salley breeder farm owner, and Flouras, a Savannah River Site chemical engineer, praise learning and continued contribution. Superintendent Eldridge notes their active roles and the board's effective teamwork. The story highlights community ties and ongoing governance.
Marie Capers, 95, a retired North Augusta educator, recalls playing school as a child in Arkansas and pursuing teaching at Central Elementary School for about 13 years. She earned a master's in education from South Carolina State University, retired after 32 years, and remains active in the community with family in Arkansas and Ohio.
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