Voices provoke reflection on war, politics, and education quotes
A collage of remarks from Washington to Columbia highlights responses to terrorism, Afghan conflict, anthrax scares, and patriotism in schools. Notable voices include Gen. Richard Myers on air strikes, Mayor Williams on anthrax, and Pat Conroy praising teachers.
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Afghanistan
Richard Myers
Joint Chiefs of Staff
USS
Leslie Skinner
Richland County
Pat Conroy
University of South Carolina
Aiken Standard Masthead Credits
The record lists Scott B. Hunter as Publisher Jeffrey B. Wallace as Editor Zapi as Art Ellen C. Priest as Business Manager Timothy E. O Briant as Managing Editor James R. Bennett Jr as Pressroom Supervisor David Boyd as Systems Manager.
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Scott B. Hunter
Jeffrey B. Wallace
Art Zapi
Ellen C. Priest
Timothy E. O'Briant
James R. Bennett Jr
David Boyd
Aiken's changing face through field trips and memories
The author recalls growing up in Aiken and how field trips from North Aiken Elementary introduced places like the Dibble Memorial Library Coca Cola plant dairy fire department and USC Aiken area. He reflects on how Aiken's landmarks shifted while preserving a recognizable identity across decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken
North Aiken
US Navy
Blakely
Navy
Banksia
USC
Thebrary
Coca-Cola
York Street
Whiskey Road
Aiken County
Fire Department
Ays
Park Avenue
Nates
Hopelands
Rye Patch
Hitchcock Woods
Ruth Patrick Science Education Center
Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame
Halloween Safety Letter Prompts Family Guidance
In a letter from Aiken, a reader urges parents to supervise Halloween activities and avoid inviting strangers, citing post 9 11 fears of terrorism. The writer calls for supervised parties by churches or social groups and vows not to hand out treats at home this year.
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America
Still Magnolias calendar praised for aging awareness
Aiken community members are applauded for creating and producing a calendar that highlights aging and aims to reduce loneliness among the elderly. Dr Donna J Wooc Katz from the University of Pittsburg Graduate School comments on the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken
Donna J. Wooc
Katz Graduate School
University of Pittsburg
Calendar controversy stirs debate over discreetly naked charity pinups
A letter from a reader condemns a community calendar showing discreetly naked women while praising those who posed for a good cause. The writer faults local leaders and suspects political motives behind criticism and criminal charge remarks.
Letter criticizes Aiken council calendar and calls for personal action
Virginia S. Dillon of Aiken responds to objections about a local Aging calendar. She questions readers if they have reviewed the calendar and urges support for council programs through donations, volunteering, meals delivery, visiting elders, or calling them. She challenges critics to focus on self-improvement before condemning the effort.
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Kennedy
Ouraughter
Kennedy Middle
Jody Fordham
Aimee
Fordham
Aiken Area
Council
Virginia S. Dillon Aiken
Aiken Standard Seeks Brief Letters to Editor
The Aiken Standard invites brief Letters to the Editor with signature and contact details. Include full mailing address and daytime and home numbers for verification. Mail to Letters to the Editor PO Box 456 Aiken SC 29802 or email and fax contacts as provided.
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Aiken Stan
Aiken
S.C
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Bath
Jose Martinez High
James C. Gray
Washington, D.C
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Mullah Omar
Abdul Bari
Sara Natoli
Westbury
N.Y
Clemson
Tommy Bowden
Tigers
North Carolina
Tennessee
South Carolina
Lou Holtz
Knoxville
Manuel Gaetan
Columbia
Puerto Rico
Charlie Condon
Yale Galanter
C. Simpson
Florida
Simpson
University Parkway
Aiken Institute
Aiken County Historical Museum
Jeffrey
Wallace
Roger P. Nelms Aiken
Ordham
Billay
Roger D. Rollins
LeDuc
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