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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 2008
Page
3
Reader complains about a proposed fence to hide trucks parked along U S Highway 1 in front of B and W Auto and Truck Parts. He notes a judge allowed Mr Willing to park vehicles temporarily and questions taxpayer funding and investigative journalism at the Aiken Standard.
A herd of goats is blocking Shell Forks Road creating a dangerous situation as they refuse to move from the roadway. Local authorities urge caution and seek safe removal.
Aiken County faces near three million dollars in budget reductions while teachers seek time off to plan coach and pursue workshops funded by private money. The notice urges readers to share opinions via TalkBack and email, with names optional.
The photo of the wedding procession for Antonio Lam brano and Maria Martinez should have been credited to Dick Brancato. The Aiken Standard issues a regret for the error and invites readers to report factual mistakes by contacting editors Mike Gibbons or Jeff Wallace or emailing editorial at aikenstandard.com.
Otis Brown, a Williston born singer with gospel roots, built a long career performing 60s to 80s tunes and with groups like the Drifters. He appeared at the Apollo Theater in 1967 and the Huntington Beach parade earning the John Philip Sousa Award. Brown also runs Otis Brown Upholstery and Auto Trim and describes performing as therapy.
Aiken City Council and City Planning Commission meet Monday and Tuesday with items including annexations at 505 Douglas Drive and 2 Caldwell Court, zoning revisions for commercial and medical office park plans, a Martin Luther King Memorial Highway resolution, and a Langley Pond Park conveyance proposal. Public hearings cover rezoning along multiple roads and combining senior center positions.
Aiken County Council plans a Tuesday vote on a resolution to acquire Langley Pond Park and convey a portion to the Aiken Land Conservancy ALC. The plan includes 409 acres along Langley Pond for development of a boat house grandstand and amenities tied to an enhanced recreation program.
Reader submissions are encouraged and can be emailed to editorial aikenstandard com For more details contact Managing Editor Michael Gibbons at 644-2381 Office hours are 8 30 a m to 5 30 p m Monday through Friday The Aiken Standard is published daily by Aiken Communications Inc with a history dating to 1867
Nandina Home Design hosts Shop for a Cause on Thursday and December 18 with ten percent of store sales donated to area nonprofits. Aiken Nutrition offers a fluoride in horses lecture Thursday 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Aiken County Public Library. Midland Valley Chamber Holiday Celebration is Thursday 5 to 7 p.m. at Aiken Technical College community room. Aiken/Jessamine Memorial Gardens Candlelight Service Friday begins with 5 p.m. candle lighting.
December focus for Aiken highlights Generosity. Lottery results for Sunday and Saturday show Pick 3 Evening 6 8 4, Pick 4 Evening 3 2 0 0, Cash 3 Evening 1 3 3, Cash 4 Evening 3 7 3 1, Fantasy 5 15 21 24 23 33, and Saturday Cash 4 Evening 9 5 6 4, Fantasy 5 2 11 17 28 31.
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