Aikens Makin Crafter Weekend Attracts Thousands
Editorial notes Aiken’s Makin’ festival draws about 30 000 to Park Avenue with 250 crafters and vendors. Visitors enjoy entertainment today and Saturday as the event, originally championed by Luther Rigby, shifted from manufacturing to crafts and Christmas shopping, under the auspices of the Aiken Chamber of Commerce.
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Mideast peace still elusive and divine sovereignty suggested
The article discusses proposals to resolve Jerusalem's status including divine sovereignty, shared policing for up to 10 years, and internationalizing the Old City. It cites Egypt, Jordan and US allies backing flexible deals, with Carter's plan for shared sacred sites and local control as another option.
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Bush momentum fades as Gore gain widens
Washington columnist Sandy Grady notes Bush faces a downhill slide as polls tilt toward Gore. He cites gaffes, strategic missteps, and a mocked debate plan, arguing Bush insiders struggle with perception, while McCain and Clinton-era tactics loom.
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Carolina Dog studies clarified by researcher
A letter from a Savannah River Ecology Laboratory ecologist corrects a July 2 2000 Aiken Standard report on Carolina Dogs. DNA results place dogs near the root of the domestic dog tree but not identical to pariah breeds, with modern dogs like Siberian Huskies also in the same category. No active genetic research is ongoing due to funding gaps. donations to SRSL Canine Genetic Research Fund are welcome.
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Leaving time to mourn
A reflective piece on grief and societal avoidance of mourning. Nurse Phyllis Taylor pioneered humane postmortem care for stillborns at Einstein Hospital, later becoming a hospice consultant. The article contrasts cultural denial of grief with religious and secular rituals, citing scholars and authors to argue for space to mourn.
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