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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 2004
Page
2
Readers call for cleanup on the Southside of Aiken blaming slow hotel progress on architects' deaths and criticizing politicians. They urge cleaner streets, discuss recycling programs, and note comments may be edited for space. The Talkback hotline and email are provided for reader input.
Atlanta Bread Co and Central Park are eyed for Whiskey Road with a new shopping center by Tad Barber north of Beam's and a site next to the Aiken Bowl. City Council worries about safe exits and traffic flow, seeks separate access near Pub lix. Central Park previously operated in Kalmia Plaza.
In downtown Aiken residents protest SCE&G tree trimming under the city franchise agreement. The utility uses natural pruning to create a Y shape for power lines, aiming to protect outages while sparing trees, though critics lament the visual impact and potential harm to heritage streetscape. Local officials say crews followed guidelines and that pruning under lines is necessary for reliability.
Jennifer Myers, named two weeks ago as J D Lever Elementary assistant principal, fills in for principal Renee Mack who is out after surgery. She notes the need to delegate and empower staff as Lever’s teachers adapt to administration while Mack recovers. Myers, a Penn State graduate, values her special education background and emphasizes teamwork and student focus.
Roger Padgett of Fairfax displays watercolor paintings of old cars buildings and logos recalling 1950s and 60s America at Hitchcock Healthcare main lobby through August with free admission. The work is hosted by Aiken Artist Guild and Padgett, who joined recently, says he paints for personal satisfaction but now enjoys viewer reactions. Most pieces are for sale with some priced high as he grows attached to them. Gallery hours vary daily. location is 690 Medical Park Drive.
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