Editorial Devastation From Katrina Strikes Compassion and Caution
The editorial praises relief efforts by Red Cross public safety officials and National Guard teams rescuing flood victims after Hurricane Katrina while condemning looting. It urges donations to legitimate charities, warns of scam risks, and stresses city evacuation and months-long recovery ahead.
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Property tax reform debates span state legislature and public hearings
The article notes the annual impact of property taxes on homeowners and the funding role they play for fire police roads and schools. It reports that the state Senate and House committees study reform proposals this summer and hold public hearings citywide.
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Aiken Standard Staff and Contact Listings
Publisher Scott B. Hunter Editor Jeffrey B. Wallace Advertising Director Arthur T. Zappa Business Manager Ellen C. Priest Managing Editor Timothy E. O Briant Production Director Phillip Yates Circulation Director Scot Newcom Systems Manager J David Boyd Customer Service Manager Letitia Jefferson
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Hurricane Katrina relief urged to donate money
Officials urge donors to give money to the Red Cross. Financial gifts maximize impact by enabling targeted purchases and rapid distribution of needed supplies.
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Letters to the Editor on SPCA problems and ethics
Readers critique Barbara Nelson in support of the SPCA noting overcrowding and euthanasia. They urge spay neuter and responsible ownership, discuss animal control costs, and address broader community responsibilities. The letter also questions medical billing practices and political donations cited by others.
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Wells boosted for Council seat
A letter endorses Don Wells for Aiken City Council. The author, Tony Rickard, notes Wells as a small business owner who would bring real world common sense to issues like traffic, infrastructure, historic and horse districts, neighborhood protection, and keeping property taxes low ahead of the Sept. 13 Republican primary.
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Elect Brohl to City Council
Lydia Blanton endorses Kay Biermann Brohl for Aiken City Council citing her long standing community involvement and character. The letter urges voters to overlook detractors and support Brohl as a principled leader for the city.
Critics challenge Amy Neeley letter on Christian leaders
The writer argues Neeley misrepresents Christians by citing Jerry Falwell and Pat Robertson as representative leaders. He dismisses them as true Christian community leaders due to numerous verbal blunders and high public profiles.
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Jerry Falwell
Pat Robertson
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Voters hear from candidates Biermann Brohl and Wells in Aiken race
Orville M. Henry endorses Kay Biermann Brohl and Don Wells, praising their consensus building and ties to Aiken facilities. He criticizes Jane Vaughters for opposition to a historic home addition and urges council members who can compromise for downtown and county growth.
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Aiken residents defend growth plans and council candidates
A long time resident praises local leadership including Odell Weeks and Fred Cavanaugh while criticizing Smart Growth critics. The letter urges voters to back Kay Biermann Brohl and Dan Wells in the upcoming city council race, arguing Aiken offers growth and amenities.
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