Editorial A New World Opened Up by a 98 Year Old Traveler
Eunice Stephens of Aiken County finally received a passport after authorities challenged her identity. Her Jamaica trip marked her first international voyage and she plans to travel the next decade, encouraged by Rep. Gresham Barrett and her family's persistence.
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Proclaim Leukemia Awareness Week in honor of Matt Mayes
A letter requests declaring the week of November 24 as Leukemia Awareness Week to urge blood and marrow donations. The author honors her son Matt, who died at 23, notes that blood cancers affect young adults, and highlights blood donation as cost free and urgent for patients near treatment centers. She thanks supporters and cites housing needs for families of adult patients.
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Aiken Standard Staff Contact List Updated Authority
The Aiken Standard announces updated contact roles and emails for publisher editor advertising director news director production director circulation director business manager managing editor and customer service manager. Key personnel include Scott B. Hunter Jeffrey B. Wallace Arthur Zappa Timothy O Briant Phillip Yates Scot Newcom Terri Cheek Michael W. Gibbons Letitia Jefferson.
Letters on elections and decorum from readers
Readers discuss civility in political debate after Obama’s election and urge constructive participation in democracy. A follow-up note advertises New Ellenton bagel shop offerings with NY style products and personal service by Mark Stearn and family.
Remembering Herb Score A Local Tribute
Lynda and Jerry Platt Aiken recall Herb Score as a humble hero of Cleveland. They share memories from VIP lounges to community work with Our Lady of the Wayside, noting his comeback after the line drive injury and his life beyond baseball-driven by faith family and friends.
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Pets in car safety belts in traffic debates
In this note Ryan Butler argues that pets riding on laps distract drivers and can be injured in crashes, calling for pets to have restraint like children and comparing careless pet harm to Michael Vick. He emphasizes responsibility during travel with animals.
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Fresh bagels arrive in Aiken from Bagels Baking
Aiken residents gain fresh bagels after Bagels Baking begins supplying the area since August. The new delivery brings bakery quality rings to local buyers, ending reliance on frozen or shelf staled options.
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Letters to the editor address guidelines at Aiken Standard
The notice invites readers to send letters to the editor with 200 words or less. It provides mailing address Box 456 Aiken South Carolina 29802 email letters aikenstandard com and a fax line 648-6052 for submissions. The item explains that letters may be edited before publication.
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The scam stops here and now
The column laments federal inaction on auto loans and union costs, blaming both parties for economic turmoil. It notes executives arriving by private jet, cites Mitt Romney on union costs, and argues loans should halt if unions do not concede. Bill O Reilly is named as host and author.
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