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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 2006
Page
3
Editorial notes a city joke about tougher animal registration and asserts law should require owner details only when there is a complaint. Warns that ownership and property values are often kept secret, calling for clearer disclosure practices.
Aiken City residents pay no membership fee for Odell Weeks while Aiken County residents face a $60 charge. The city taxes supposedly cover maintenance, not the county levy. Recreation Board members are urged to explain and justify the $60 fee.
Aiken County’s tax site offers easy online payments but adds a 2.5 percent fee on each tax bill. The site’s convenience is undermined by the extra charge customers must bear. Call the Talkback line or email to share thoughts, with comments edited for space.
The Aiken Standard corrects a misidentification of Carl Kammerdiener on the Ridge Spring Monetta Honor Roll published Sunday October 29, 2006. The paper apologizes for the error and invites readers to report factual mistakes by calling editors Mike Gibbons or Jeff Wallace or emailing editorial at aikenstandard.com.
Aiken residents can enjoy Old Time Homecoming at the Farmers' Market from 8 a.m. to noon with games, food and crafts. Apple festival activities include apple pies and treats at St John’s and nearby churches. The Savannah River Site heritage event, driving club fall invitational, Hitchcock Run, Open Fun Shoot, Intertribal Pow Wow, and author signings fill Saturday and Sunday. Volunteers are urged for cleanup and several contact numbers are listed for details.
Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce warns against traffic impact fees for new businesses and homes arguing they punish growth while urging continued funding through the one cent sales tax. City officials weigh plans as Aiken’s growth runs around 2.3 to 2.6 percent with debates on fairness and impact.
The text lists multiple lottery draws for Friday including Pick 3 and Pick 4 midday and evening sums, Palmetto Cash 5 and Fantasy 5 results, and Mega Millions. It also asks if you attended the team’s football game Friday night and hints at being seen on or off the field.
Aiken PRT seeks volunteers for the Christmas in Hopelands light exhibit running December 9 12 14 19 21 23 26 and 27. Gardens open 6 to 9 p m nightly with shifts 6 730 and 7 9 30 p m. Duties include gates refreshments and Hall of Fame. Contact Alicia Willoughby-Davis at 642 7649 to volunteer.
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