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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 2006
Page
4
Aiken area bands members gathered at the VFW post on Whiskey Road Thursday night to join Ken Wilson in an acoustic jam session. The informal event surprised passersby and drew local musicians for a collaborative performance.
A reader voices concern that a new Wal-Mart near Richland Summit may lower property values. They call for action such as fencing and question the need for the store so close to backyards. The note also echoes skepticism about rebate offers from various companies and their reliability.
Local officials in Aiken plan to address a cluttered roadside truck wrecking yard on Route 11 near the westside entrance. Residents expect action after new county officers were appointed, with suggestions to plant more evergreen pines and relocate or remove old trucks to improve the street scene.
A reader questions whether Democratic victories are “punishment” and criticizes perceived self righteous attitudes. They suggest evaluating election outcomes for both houses and imply divine judgment on majority rule. The note also comments on Thanksgiving offers, Christmas accoutrements, and flag condition as symbols of national pride.
A longtime local laments downtown decline since 1953, criticizing rapid development and expansion that erodes the city’s historic charm and deters visitors and tours. He urges recognition of the changing downtown and preservation.
A longtime resident laments removal of all crepe myrtles along the canal banks after they were cut down. The writer, age 89, asks for an explanation and reasons behind the removal of the beloved trees in Graniteville progress.
A local dispute over tours and the horse industry prompts discussion of city livability and downtown dependence on visitors. A commenter thanks an off duty sheriff deputy who helped at Wal Mart, promising to remember the kindness at Thanksgiving.
A Wal-Mart shopper on Tuesday November 21 purchased seven bicycles for underprivileged children as a Christmas gesture. The community says the act exemplifies the season's spirit and hopes the donor and family have a merry Christmas and God’s blessing.
Reminder that Rosebank and Hitchcock driveways are private property and parking there is restricted. Police confirm citations and towing can follow unauthorized parking by non residents. Residents ask outsiders to respect private parking areas and avoid blocking doors or taking space.
A resident argues that the city should not provide dog bags or cleaning materials. The writer says they carry their own bags and clean up after their dog, comparing to diaper needs for children and urging personal responsibility.
A reader asks why owners bring dogs to the park and expect others to supply cleanup provisions. The note questions personal responsibility for dog waste and the etiquette of park use. It underscores the expectation that owners supply their own cleanup materials.
A brief note outlines a train plan in Aiken that will serve certain riders who can afford it, signaling limited access and potential inequities in transportation options.
A reader argues that tax free shopping days benefit shoppers but calls for a real raise for the state's workers instead. They note they do not benefit from tax-free days and question state finances while asking for higher wages during Christmas and back-to-school seasons.
User notes that analog TVs may end retail sales in early 2007 with big discounts seen at Wal-Mart. cites a Circuit City sign in Augusta last summer. Observes lower prices from former $1,000 to under $500 and questions teachers and school boards about loose bags and park cleanup duties amid natural consequences.
The note urges parkgoers to bring bags and scoops for cleaning up after dogs. It mentions two boxes with supplies and questions why the writer doubts the park’s request. Health concerns are cited. park officials emphasize responsible pet cleanup.
Churches and participants praised the Thanksgiving event with great food fellowship and superb entertainment. Aiken received thanks while a reader criticized a Friday sales tax impact. The Talk track suggested parental help for carrying heavy books, noting education challenges in South Carolina.
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