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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 2002
Page
2
Local readers express frustration at the Aiken Mall over ejecting a man who resembled Santa Claus and urge a boycott. They accuse city groups of trying to control council seats and call for calmer actions. A stolen item at Aiken Middle is also reported with a plea for its return.
Respondent states they will shop outside Aiken Mall due to Mr. Davis being asked to leave. Couple vows to complete annual Christmas shopping immediately, preferring Augusta shops over malls that remove individuals resembling Santa.
A reader recounts a Santa lookalike being asked to leave Aiken Mall and states Augusta shopping will be preferred until issues at the mall and local wildlife enforcement are addressed. The letter urges changes and invites public comments via Talkback.
Aiken City Council opened revisions to the final portion of its comprehensive land use plan in a one hour work session. Leaders plan to review the remaining 70 pages and discuss verbiage and clarifications at the next meeting.
City Council unanimously approved boosting Roger LeDuc's annual pay from 897000 to 105000 after an executive session to review a year of performance. Mayor Fred Cavanaugh praised his work during a busy year and noted his four years as city manager.
The Women of Woodside visited the Aiken Area Council on Aging with Christmas carols and delivered more than a hundred gifts for homebound seniors. They also donated 500 dollars to fund new tables, seating at the outreach center, and coolers for Meals on Wheels. Annie Burke joined in the carols during her visit from North Carolina.
The Aiken City Council unanimously authorized funding to buy six temporary speed bumps to slow traffic in a neighborhood. Residents on Oriole and Cardinal reported speeds over 55 mph on a Pine Log Road bypass cut through. A memo notes over 80 percent of residents signed a petition for calming measures and the temporary humps will be placed on two streets pending permanent locations.
With one week left, Aiken residents still must sponsor 126 children on Santa's list. Sponsors commit to 25 to 30 dollars and buy at least one item, then deliver wrapped gifts to South Aiken Presbyterian Church by December 14.
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