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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 2006
Page
3
A reader questions why a man received probation for child molestation while another man got 20 years for a similar offense. The inquiry references two different media reports and asks about potential discrepancies in prosecutorial records.
A couple visited downtown Aiken for dinner and a night of shopping but found most merchants closed. They note Lionel Smith, LTD and Birds and Butterflies remained open while many doors stayed locked, leaving shoppers frustrated with the event.
Downtown Aiken remains empty as no merchants participate in After Hours. Readers are invited to share views via Talkback at (803) 644-2384 or editorial at aikenstandard com, with comments eligible for publication after editing.
Aiken City Council will not discuss a proposed rezoning at Williamsburg and Colleton streets after the applicant withdrew the plan. Mayor Fred Cavanaugh said second reading and a public hearing were scheduled, but the withdrawal occurred Sunday morning. The council meets at 7 p.m. at the Municipal Complex.
Heather Shuler and other parents attended a workshop at Cedar Creek Church sponsored by the Aiken County Board of Disabilities. Janet Spearman spoke on autism, while families shared strategies for behavior intervention. Jason Aull, an autistic adult, described his early challenges and progress, inspiring attendees.
The Aiken SPCA Brunch at the Spring Classic Horse Shows highlighted services, with a pre event Powerpoint and catering by Donna Jannik Event Planning. 250 pets registered, 174 microchipped, five spay neuter surgeries, donations via three Native Windsor Oaks trees.
The Aiken Standard announces contact details for the publisher editor and advertising office along with subscription rates and mail information. It lists phone numbers a P.O. box address and schedule notes for Sunday delivery and EZ Pay options, dated 2006 with varying price figures.
Allen Riddick urged attendees at the Aiken Barnwell Genealogical Society session to start recording kin histories now. He shared a personal binder of family records, stressed identifying people in photos, offered a history guide with interview questions, and suggested Miller's Book Binding in Columbia for binding.
Derby Dreamin features Kentucky Derby coverage and stakes leading to the race on May 6 from 3 to 7 pm at Aiken Center for the Arts Brown Pavilion. Tickets are 65 dollars and go on sale April 3, with a 641 9094 contact for details.
Lottery results listed for Sunday and Saturday include Pick 3 Midday 6 2 1 Pick 4 Midday 0 2 3 3 Cash 3 Evening 0 8 7 Cash 4 Evening 7 2 1 5 Fantasy 5 1 16 22 26 35 Late numbers Georgia Cash 4 7 8 4 4 Fantasy 5 11 16 20 26 28 Win For Life 1 21 26 30 37 39 Free Ball 34.
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