Aiken, SC

The Fridge - yup, William Refrigerator Perry. Former Chicago Bear. Da Bears! Did you know he was a local guy here in Aiken. Born and raised :) Being a 'football girl' I knew it before we even moved here!

Well, he has been in the hospital for the past couple of weeks - but thankfully this morning his condition has been upgraded to 'fair'. He had been in 'serious' condition - so this upgrade is great news. He is suffering from Guillain-Barre Syndrome, a chronic inflammation disorder of the peripheral nerves. Here is the story from our local newspaper. The Aiken Standard.

He is a very nice man. I've had the opportunity to speak with William on many occasions. I used to work part-time for Bi-Lo (a local grocery store for those who don't know, lol) We would chit chat from time to time when he would come down the aisle I happened to be stocking at the time. One time we bumped into eachother at the Columbia Airport - it was funny - he was like, Kara?? Wait! Shouldn't you be at Bi-Lo, hahaha. He was actually on his way to one of the Super Bowls - heading out about a week early, and I was meeting clients on an arriving flight.

Let's keep the Fridge in our thoughts (and prayers if it applies to you) to beat this disease, and have a speedy and complete recovery.

Last nights, most of the discussion came over two issues:

1. Changing the voting location for precinct 53. Currently held in Chucker Creek Elementary school however the school board would prefer it not be in this school. No vote was held.

2. First reading of an ordinance to amend the concept plan for University Health Services, Inc. University Health Services is seeking permission to construct phase 1 of construction. Passed Some language needs to be added to the plan and will go for a second hearing. Phase 1 will consist of a 17000sqft building with between 15 to 18 doctors offices and a parking lot with 90 spaces. The city council is only ruling on phase 1 and several of the members did warn that this plan may pass the second reading but University Health should expect great resistance with the next phase because of traffic concerns.

Other items:

Second reading and public hearing of ordinance to amend the zoning of property on Silver Bluff Rd. from RML to GB - Passed

Second reading and public hearing of an ordinance for a lease agreement for city rental property - Passed Explanation: While the is buying homes in Crosland Park in preparations to remodel, the city wants to keep the current tenants in place.

Hoorayyy!!! The slab is finally done! Guess we'll be hearing the saws and nail guns next week when the framing starts.

They did a 'slick' finish on the slab ....and it actually is so smooth that it shines! Amazing :) The guy in the pic above was just doing the normal smoothing/floating that they do with any job.

After this was done and the stuff started to set-up a little bit - they brought in another machine - this gagdet:

like a giant fan - upside down. This thing pushed the stone and other agragate materials down into the concrete and created the slick smooth finish.

THE PRE-CONSTRUCTION PRICES WON'T LAST LONG----- IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, GET WITH ME NOW!!!

These are going to be some great units - at a great location. Get in now at a great price :)

Don't forget - here is what they (Stevens Builders) are building:

Give me a call for the details on these great downtown residential units! (2 and 3 bedroom)

Perfectly located :)

Talk to you soon !

JUST WANTED TO REMIND Y'ALL ABOUT THE STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL TOMORROW DOWNTOWN!

What: Mead Hall's Annual Strawberry Festival

When: Saturday, April 25th. 10am - 3pm RAIN OR SHINE!!

Where: Downtown Aiken - Greenville Street (Between Richland and Hayne Aves)

More Info: 803.644.1122.
(If you want to be a vendor - please call Linda Serkiz at 803.640.2684 for more info)

There is fun to be had at this one! Come on down and check it out :)

Pony Rides - Petting Zoo - Frozen Casserole Sale - Games - Mechanical Bull - Bake Sale - Entertainment - Carriage Rides - Strawberry Desserts - Refreshments - Vendor Booths - Inflatables and more!!!

Have fun and I'll see you there :)

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IT WAS A BEAUTIFUL DAY -AND IT WAS A GREAT TURN OUT AT THE FESTIVAL. THE HOME MADE STRAWBERRY ICE CREAM WAS DELISH!

HERE ARE SOME PHOTOS FROM THE DAY:

The pie eating champ held onto his title from last year (that is him - first on on the left!) Everyone had alot of fun.

FREE ADMISSION! SATURDAY, APRIL 25TH, 2009

COME CELEBRATE EARTH DAY :)

WHERE: HOPELANDS GARDENS - 1700 Whiskey Road, Aiken. (between Berrie and Dupree)

PARKING: AT GREEN BOUNDARY, WHISKEY ROAD ACROSS FROM HOPELANDS.

WHEN: 8:30AM - 11:30AM

FREE ADMISSION!!

SATURDAY, APRIL 25TH, 2009

Some of the Exhibitors include:

Adopt-A-Highway, Adopt-a-Parkway, Aiken Beekeepers, Aiken County Recylcling, Aiken Garden Club, Aiken Land Conservancy, DuPont Planetarium, Hitchcock Woods, Wild Turkey Federation....and MORE!!!

Sponsored by:

City of Aiken Environmental Committee

City of Aiken Parks, Recreation & Tourism

City of Aiken Public Works