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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 2006
Page
3
Editorial questions why a 1 percent sales tax funded the Odell Weeks Tennis Complex but only City residents can use it. County residents and visitors are barred from courts, lessons, and clinics, turning the facility into an exclusive club for City residents and sparking criticism.
Aiken County residents question the ORA Group plan citing tax breaks and community impact. They propose using Clearwater Pond for a family gathering space and express residents’ worries about cleanup costs and habitat project reputability. They ask where children will learn to fish and eat nearby and complain about nearby habitat house builders’ respect for neighbors.
An Aiken Standard reader praises Gene Owens for a Monday column on October 2 that balances humor about both regions without demeaning them. The letter urges security upgrades in Aiken County schools, noting South Aiken lacks cameras while Aiken High has 24, and provides contact details for comments.
A contractor installing gas heaters at the Sage Valley Golf Club suffered second degree burns when a fire sparked by an explosion broke out in the under construction clubhouse. The victim was rushed to Doctor's Hospital in Augusta. about 60 workers were at the site but all escaped. Firefighters contained the blaze after 15 to 20 minutes, with significant smoke and water damage. The course will reopen today as planned.
Shoppers crowded the 28,936 square foot TJ Maxx in Hitchcock Plaza on Thursday. District manager Richard Pouliot and store manager Brian Piorkowski praised the turnout while customers praised deals. The Massachusetts retailer offers apparel, accessories, giftware, shoes, jewelry, and an educational toy and book department adding about 75 jobs. Regular hours run 9:30 to 9:30 Saturday and 1:30 to 6 Sunday. Online shopping at www tjmaxx.com
The Aiken Standard emphasizes the physical and mental demands on press room staff as it prints daily editions and special sections. Leaders like Thomas Mustall and Phil Yates discuss ink and news print usage, ongoing upgrades, and the goal of timely delivery through high speed equipment and staff dedication.
City feature notes Aikens character trait Loyalty for October and a lottery rundown with Pick 3 and Pick 4 midday and evening draws. Cash 3 and Cash 4 numbers shown for both sessions plus Fantasy 5 result 513-16-18.
Aiken Produce, the beer and spirits distributor at 1531 Park Ave. SE, is closing today after being sold to Beverage South last year and consolidated with its Columbia facility. About 40 employees face layoffs or transfer as the operation ends in Aiken, a move supported by local historian Owen Clary who notes the firm’s long history since 1956.
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