TalkBack for Jan. 4
Good people
As an Aikenite (50 years), I remember a close-knit community that cared for each other, no matter what class. Commercial recruiting of people to move to Aiken has had some negative effects. Good neighbors replaced with bad neighbors. Some change for the better with time, some don't change. All the expensive material things you own will never give you the joy of family, friends and a loving heart. And that, my friend, is what a good neighbor possesses. Love thy neighbor and his pets.
Yard waste
Please refer to the City of Aiken Municipal Code Sec. 32-3 - Residential Yard Trash. This code will explain in layman's terms the illegalities of placing yard debris for pickup on a City maintained vehicular right-of-way. If a motorist should damage a vehicle from inadvertently striking yard debris placed in a vehicular right-of-way, such person who placed the debris will be in violation of said code and will be responsible for damages caused. Upon pickup, if the City damages it's right-of-way - which follows along either side of a City-maintained vehicular right-of-way (commonly known as a street) - then the resident who placed the debris has the freedom of making a complaint to the City.
Trashy
Enough with the yard waste; at least it's in its proper place. What disturbs me is the recent litter of beer cans in Hitchcock Woods. I can only assume rednecks have finally made their way to the south side of Aiken. Certainly those who live near and frequent the Woods appreciate its beauty and would never disturb the serene picturesque display of nature it offers. For heaven's sake, have enough decency to drink in the privacy of your own home or in a bar and dispose of your waste in a proper trash receptacle. Better yet, try the novel idea of recycling. You should be ashamed of your actions.
Firework solution
Your statistics indicate "horse people" spend $100 million dollars in Aiken and because of this, they should not have to put up with fireworks. All "horse people" do not share your views. If this is a real problem for you, use your part of the money and return back to where you came from. In consideration of the real wars currently taking place in the world, comparing fireworks to war is absurd and ignorant.
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