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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 2004
Page
2
Readers express skepticism about Britney Spears marriage and annulment as a publicity play while criticizing media hype. They also call for action on local crime, traffic hazards near the Odell Weeks track, education funding, water quality, and praise Dr. Collins.
William MacKay was admonished by Commission Chairman Philip Merry for building a 60 foot horse exercise ring with a six foot privacy fence at 493 Powder House Road without prior Historic Preservation approval. The commission approved the completed ring after staff learned of the violation and also approved a privacy fence at 503 Mead Ave.
Haven of Rest Christian Store on the Southside faces declining sales over the past two years as online and big-box retailers offer lower prices. Owner Joan Tuck, a Wagener resident who opened the shop in 1991, says the store relies on faith and personal connections, with a niche in 6000 performance tracks and two listening rooms for customers to sing along before buying. The shop, open Monday through Saturday, has reduced part-time staff but remains staffed by Tuck, Assistant Manager Heather Willis, and Gail Gibson, while sons help part-time. The owner remains hopeful and committed to serving customers with scripture and love.
Curtis Treadway of Aiken developed and patented a mechanical high speed labeling machine for video cassettes. The unit labels up to 100 cassettes per minute, works without sensors, and sells for about $20,000. He has built other machines for sleeves and label removal. Contact John Moore at
Aiken County Council on Tuesday night approved a pending ordinance to curb the spread of billboards. A moratorium blocks new free standing signs over 32 square feet until permanent zoning standards are adopted. County staff plans a formal zoning presentation within three months, with expected less restrictive rules once in place.
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