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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 2005
Page
3
A letter from a local reader backs the proposed ordinance as a positive step. The writer calls for starting with neutered owned pets and a trap neuter release program for feral animals, criticizing breeders who oppose the measure and praising researchers.
Readers weigh in on who should enforce tougher animal control rules as existing codes go unenforced. Suggestions include using a specialized enforcement unit and fines. call the Talkback line or email comments to the Aiken Standard.
The Oct 19 2005 Aiken Standard corrects that Augusta author Karin Gillespie was misnamed Karin Calloway. Gillespie, author of Bet Your Bottom Dollar and A Dollar Short, spoke at the Friends of the Aiken County Library annual meeting. The paper invites readers to report factual errors.
The Aiken County Board of Education and County Council granted a 30 day extension to assess a Tax Increment Finance plan tied to a $36 million bond for two large housing developments by Fine Deering Group. Analyst Dr. Harry Miley cautioned on revenue sufficiency and potential student numbers, amid public frustration over process.
Southside Gallery expands to Centre South Plaza in the old Heartbeats Gym building and debuts Cafe Monet with chef Peter Betancourt and manager Ellen Smith. Thom Abbott, owner since 1987, presided over the ribbon with his son Thomas. Local officials praise Abbott’s contribution as the gallery marks a 25th anniversary.
Statewide NAEP results indicate South Carolina students outperform nationally in mathematics but trail in reading. Fourth graders fall from 215 to 213 and eighth graders from 258 to 257 versus national averages of 217 and 260 respectively. Officials stress progress yet urge higher standards and clearer objectives.
The council approved a police car purchase for the sheriff’s office funded by a state recovery package tied to Graniteville. The item was converted to an ordinance. a special meeting may be held to place the order within this year’s bid package. Concerns cited about aging fleet and repair costs. The panel also approved a new EOC site renovation and defeated a Comcast meeting video proposal 7-2.
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City of Character for October notes patience as its featured trait. Lottery results include Pick 3 and Pick 4 daytime and evening numbers, Carolina Five, Powerball, Cash 3 and 4, Fantasy 5, and LottoSouth draws with the listed totals and multipliers.
The 2006 Jeep Commander blends an old style exterior with a practical interior, adding two rear seats as standard to appeal to families seeking more seating without a full minivan. Also this weekend, the South Carolina State Museum hosts Norman Rockwell's America, a show running Friday through Saturday featuring over 300 Post covers and many original works.
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