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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 2013
Page
3
A letter discusses how 25 percent of Lottery funds support education while 75 percent funds higher education and prizes. It criticizes budget flexing due to recession and contrasts with a mother's plea about food stamps and self reliance.
Citizens Park lost two healthy oak trees prompting questions about the rationale behind removing mature trees. Officials have not yet publicly detailed the reasons or alternatives considered, leaving residents seeking clarity on park maintenance decisions and potential impact on local shade and aesthetics.
The city weighs concerns about players celebrating during games while noting college stars receive an education. The City Council approved a 45 mph limit with crosswalks and signals expected to slow travel but improve safety. Retaining walls and sound barriers will be built as Hitchcock Parkway costs estimated at 40 to 50 million dollars. The speaker asks the mayor to address leaking water lines in Houndslake.
Readers dispute a 42 million dollar plan for a five mile highway widening claiming costs will overrun and questioning the benefit of ten minute time savings. Call or email the TalkBack hotline with comments.
Aiken residents urge redirecting the Hitchcock Parkway project from four lanes to corridor and operations improvements. At a regional committee meeting they cite the 2012 Level of Service study and note daily traffic exceeding 17 000, while local officials debate scope and public input. A public session is set for December 5 at 7 p.m.
MOAA local chapter received its 50th anniversary certificate from Vice Admiral Norbert R. Ryan Jr. in a banquet at Newberry Hall. U S Rep Joe Wilson was granted honorary membership for his service to the military community. Col David Lobb noted officers average near 30 years service. MOAA oversees 409 chapters and 340000 members.
Aiken residents launch a Thanksgiving food drive in memory of Leroy Winton Rutland to aid ACTS. The group, founded with Rutland on the board, aims to raise about 3000 dollars to deliver turkeys stuffing mix canned vegetables pies cranberry sauce and rolls to eligible families. Donations exceed 1000 dollars so far and can be made via GoGetFunding or ACTS of Aiken.
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