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Behind the Walls on Whiskey: Historic Rond Point

Behind the Walls on Whiskey: Historic Rond Point by Anna Dangerfield The beautiful estate of Rond Point has graced the corner of Whiskey Road and Coker Springs Road for close to a century. The home and the extensive grounds have enjoyed an assortment of individuals including local families and those who ran in the equestrian circles and those who were in Aiken for the season. Behind the walls, beauty and security have been found. Lucy Tower and Eliza, a German shepherd mix, stand at the corner of Whiskey Road and Coker Springs Road. Early Days Dr. B.C. McLean built this two-story frame Colonial Revival style home in the 1920s, employing

Lisa Tindal Reflects on 10 Years as Director of MHA Aiken

When Lisa Tindal’s tenure as executive director of the Mental Health of America of Aiken County ended at the end of April, she honored a promise made years ago to her daughter. She also celebrated an opportunity to continue her lifetime of work with children. Children’s Welfare In 2009, Lisa was hired to succeed Mental Health America of Aiken County (MHA Aiken) interim director Constance Shepherd because of her work in the child welfare field, coming to MHA Aiken directly from Children’s Place, Inc. A psychology major with a minor in art from Georgia Southern University, she says she has always had a heart for children and their families. She