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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 2011
Page
3
A reader targets atheism as an oxymoron and mocks the notion of joy in faith. The writer urges openness for atheist charitable causes and praises Gov. Sanford’s relaxed appearance pictured in Thursday’s paper.
The speaker criticizes House Democrats for not attending a constitutional reading while claiming parity with Obama, defends MSNBC over Fox News, urges independent research, cites media bias, and questions economic support for Cracker Barrel versus Olive Garden.
Readers analyze presidential travel costs noting Bush spent 1,020 days on vacation. Comparisons question Air Force One expenses and the billing of trips, while the paper invites public comment via TalkBack and email with editorial edits for space.
Aiken City Council convenes to decide how to use 1-cent sales tax funds totaling about 1 million for its animal control program. Options include building a new shelter, buying the SPCA facility, partnering with the county, or continuing with SPCA, with the memo noting cost concerns and long-term viability. The panel favors maintaining the SPCA partnership and may buy land to build a shared facility, ensuring continued control and potential ownership. The meeting is set for 7 p.m. at City Hall, 214 Park Ave. SW, with weather possibly delaying the session.
Susanna King launches the Aiken Sidewalk Appreciation Society to promote walking beyond downtown Aiken. The group met for the first time over a New Year period and plans monthly 2 mile walks around Whiskey Road from Hitchcock Drive to Berrie Road with a focus on enjoying sidewalks citywide.
Reader submissions are encouraged. Contact the newsroom at 644-2401 or email editorial@aikenstandard.com. Managing Editor Michael Gibbons is reachable at 644-2381. Tim O Briant and others listed with emails and extensions. Publisher Scott B Hunter can be reached at 644-2345.
The Aiken City Council agenda for Monday January 10 at 7 p.m. includes state recognition for Parks Recreation and Tourism athletics and a robotics team, several ordinances on parade permits pension plan updates Colleton Park and Lacy School plans, funding for an animal shelter, Murphy Oil concept plan, a historic marker in downtown, and deeds for Spencer Drive detention pond. Public notices advise agendas be faxed or emailed to Michael Gibbons.
An Aiken woman reported a missing license plate from her Oldsmobile Alero parked on East Boundary Avenue. A note left on the car read You know you want to talk. About $4,000 in jewelry was stolen Friday from the Aiken Antique Mall on Laurens Street, with 100 turquoise and silver rings missing from a display case that appeared pried open.
The Aiken County Legislative Delegation plans a 4 p.m. meeting with the Aiken County Board of Education at the county council building. Snow and ice may postpone. Officials will review budget issues and citizen input concerns raised in 2010. Rep Roland Smith says legislators will ask about public input opportunities at board meetings.
Due to inclement weather Sunday's Pick 3 and Pick 4 numbers were unavailable at presstime. See Tuesday's Aiken Standard for the winning numbers. Saturday's winning numbers include Cash 4 Evening 1-9-0-9 and Fantasy 5 8-12-21-29-30 with Win For Life 8-15-20-29-38-41 and Free Ball 40.
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