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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 2006
Page
3
Editorial questions the $60 annual Odell Weeks membership charged to non-city residents and asks why out of state and Georgia residents also face a $60 fee without city affiliation. The piece seeks justification for residency-based pricing and calls for clear exemption rules.
A letter urges Aiken County to outlaw dangerous dogs after citing Pit bull incidents in Denver, Ontario and England where dogs attacked children adults and even horses including champion animals. The writer emphasizes local value of horses and questions delaying action.
The ACLU explains why discriminatory amendments threaten constitutional protections. It cites violations of the Faith and Credit and Equal Protection clauses. Readers are invited to comment via Talkback hotline or email, with guidance on publishing.
The Aiken Standard apologizes for incorrect movie listings and football capsule mix ups in Friday’s paper and Advance Living section. Corrections will appear on page 9A and readers are asked to report errors to editors by phone or email.
Aiken Planning Commission delays action on traffic impact fees awaiting county analysis. County officials have asked firms to study a county wide impact fee, potentially keeping the city from pursuing its own plan. The Tuesday meeting will cover revisions to residential zoning and an access management ordinance.
Grandparents visit classrooms at Aiken Prep for Grandparents Day paired with Veterans Day. Melanie Baker Matthews and other families attend as the school honors veterans with student performances directed by William A. Foss. Grandparents from various generations observe activities and enjoy the concert.
The George Liele Research Group toured the Cohlvin antebellum cemetery at Silver Bluff Audubon Center, noting about 227 potential graves with seven marked. The visit supports ongoing research for a forthcoming book on George Liele, first African American preacher. The group includes scholars from Houston, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Jamaica and Africa.
The notice highlights Aiken's city character trait for the month and presents lottery results from Friday including Pick 3 Midday 1 25, Palmetto Cash 5 16 38 23 20 15, and several other draws such as Fantasy 5 and Mega Millions with listed numbers.
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