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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 2008
Page
3
Aiken County property protest filed in September 2007 languishes with six months passing since filing, and residents see the reassessment fiasco worsening as the housing market sinks. No word has been received from the county.
A quoted Australian cancer expert trained at Mayo claims cell phones will kill more than cigarettes or asbestos, urging restrictions to protect nonusers and children. The writer critiques GVW and local control, arguing authorities already perform well and cautioning against changes.
A Augusta church on TV Sunday presented a speaker recounting childhood when stores were shut and homes were quiet on Sunday. The speaker urged parents to avoid brunch or chores to show genuine worship. The writer argues viewing Sunday as worship only while violating it at home is hypocritical.
Readers are invited to comment on Augusta State's bid for a national basketball championship. Call 803 644 2384 or email editorialwaikenstandard com with a brief message. readers' names are optional and may be edited for space and content.
The notice lists delivery dates for Sunday Plus subscribers of the Aiken Standard. Dates include January 18 and February 18, March 1, April 7 to 12, April 26, May 24, June 14, July 4, August 8 and 16, November 27 to 26, December 20, and October 25 to 27.
The 92nd Aiken Horse Show in Hitchcock Woods began Friday with the $500 Aiken Hounds Welcome Stakes drawing 41 entries, the first class of a weekend event that already has over 100 entries. Participants praised the historic grounds as riders and horses compete, including Soaring Over Seattle and The Senator in featured classes. The day featured veterans and newcomers alike as the show extended into Saturday.
City of Aiken will begin a new wayfinding sign system with four foot signs featuring South Boundary branding at key entry points. Signs will include maps and will roll out in stages, with eight of nineteen planned for Masters week and rest to follow, plus streetscape upgrades from Bee Lane to Richland Avenue including underground wiring, paver stones, arbors, new lighting, and garbage can relocations. The project aims to improve navigation for visitors and natives ahead of the Masters Tournament this spring.
The Book Stall hosts a free 2 to 4 pm seminar on Wednesday at Hayne Avenue featuring master gardener Jacque Rees. She will cover easy care plants, pruning, flowers, and heat tolerant perennials with Clemson Extension Service sheets for home follow ups. Reservations suggested, call 644-0604.
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