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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 2009
Page
11
Aiken County Council approved ending blue laws effective Sept 13 allowing stores to open on Sundays without a fixed 1:30 pm limit. The measure grants owners the choice to operate hours, with some stores likely opening closer to noon or 12 30. The ordinance imposes no mandate and upholds business freedom while noting some may keep Sunday closures for employee rest.
A supporter writes from Aiken urging residents to vote for Don Wells on September 8. She praises his community involvement at Park Avenue Paints and cites donations of paint supplies to a school, sponsorships for underprivileged youth, and funding for musical instruments, calling him sincere, honest, and deeply rooted in family values.
The Aiken Standard lists its leadership and department heads including Publisher Scott B. Hunter Editor Jeffrey B. Wallace Advertising Director Arthur T. Zappa News Director Timothy E. O Briant Production Director Phillip Yates Circulation Director Scot Newcom Business Manager Terri Cheek Managing Editor Michael W. Gibbons Classified Advertising Manager Letitia Jefferson.
A reader laments the end of blue laws and Sunday rest, arguing businesses and government prioritize profits over workers and family time. The note contrasts past communal time with today’s fast pace, taxes, and the “me generation,” mentioning Shenandoah’s “Sunday in the South.”
Eric Harper criticizes Senate compromise tactics on health care reform and attacks attempts to pass HR3200 via reconciliation. He accuses lawmakers of bait and switch, cites misinformation in letters to the editor, and urges readers to consult Rep Waxman’s site for facts about out of pocket costs and TRICARE provisions.
A supporter highlights Steve Homoki’s business leadership in technology and defense sectors. It notes founder role at Hennessie Communications in Boston, growth at ADS and NATEK, and argues business acumen, organizational skill, and ethical leadership will aid city governance, urging votes on Sept. 8.
Readers are invited to share their views on local issues with the Aiken Standard. Send letters to Letters to the Editor, Aiken Standard, Box 456, Aiken SC 29802 or email letters@aikenstandard.com or fax 648-6052.
A reader shares the adoption of Texas Anne, an adult SPCA cat once seen as aloof and feral by staff. After initial fear, she warms to affection, purrs loudly, plays with catnip, and responds to her name. The piece urges adopting adult animals and highlights the staff member Celene who connected with her.
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