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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1996
Page
5
A mall parking lot tale describes a dispute between a driver in a tight angled space and a neighborly claimant. The driver blinks to claim the space, while a rival insists on securing the spot, triggering a tense confrontation and sharp exchanges.
A staff writer for the Aiken Standard describes a comic scene where Spanish and French explorers argue over a parking space, while a Native American observer weighs in. The piece muses on location, boredom, and the quirks of parking law, ending with a wary note on future escapades.
Henderson outlined a fund-raising plan for a new $400000 chamber building on Laurens Street aimed at housing offices and spaces for sponsorships of rooms furniture or equipment. June Murff highlighted the 7000 square foot design by McDonald Law blending with two churches a bank and historic homes with a pedestrian friendly green space and walking tour pathway.
The trainer authorizes a sale of the track to McGhee for 650000 while a public hearing is set for Jan 13. Despite a 6-1 initial vote, several council members question the 650000 price given the track’s 950000 purchase eight years ago and annual 150000 maintenance loss. Warren, a trainer since 1974 with the largest stable at the trotting facility, will speak on operations and the sale at the hearing. McGhee plans building additions but Warren argues this would alter the track’s nature.
A public department plans to acquire a $14,500 traffic study device to assess speed control needs and may deploy it beyond speed monitoring. Residents with speed concerns should call the station. The unit will also support community events like bike rodeos and tracking baseball pitch speeds, per Galardi.
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