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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 2008
Page
3
The speaker questions a 10 to 16 million unfunded Real ID mandate from Washington and asks FEMA to assess tornado damage for potential federal aid. He warns about passport costs and criticizes views on evolution and education, urging rational consideration and open inquiry.
A heated exchange questions the need for blue laws and pressuring families to observe Sunday shopping. The speaker derides others for relying on law to bind beliefs and customs, calling the stance mediæval and small minded while defending personal spirituality and freedom.
Reader notes question sheriff during curfew state of emergency claiming only the governor holds power. Letter also thanks TJ Maxx for returning money left on a counter and invites public comments via Talk Back hotline or email, with readers’ names not required and edits for space.
Aiken residents enjoy Easter weather with outdoor activities at H Odell Weeks Center. NWS foresees mostly sunny days, highs in the 70s, and a freeze watch tonight into tomorrow morning with frost risk and a 20 percent chance of showers Saturday and Sunday. Temperature May dip near dawn then rise above freezing by 9 am.
USC Aiken hosts its annual Relay For Life on Thursday April 4 at noon with survivor lap registration starting 11 am at the main tent. The event raises funds for American Cancer Society research. past USCARelay totals exceeded $4 000. Also upcoming is Aiken High School relay on May 16 and a Woodside Country Club luncheon on March 4 hosted by Brenda Boyer from Changes Day Spa with reservations required.
The Aiken Standard announces address changes to P O Box 486 in Aiken South Carolina and lists contact numbers and subscription options. It also shows Sunday Plus subscriber dates for 2008 and outlines various lottery draw results including Pick 3 Evening and Fantasy 5, with specific winning numbers for different days.
The Aiken Standard lists public meeting agendas for Monday March 24 and Tuesday March 25. Items include zoning ordinance amendments for downtown overlay expansion, planning commission actions, and sign approvals for Aiken Farm Fest. Also variances for Stephan Realty and Mary Frances Smoak Walde and a stable at 903 Two Notch Road are on the docket.
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