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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 2005
Page
3
A student calls on the district office to ensure meals meet nutrition needs given rising prices for families not on free or reduced lunches. He argues current cafeteria offerings are skimpy and fail to sustain students through the day.
Residents request trimming of tree limbs hanging over Powderhouse Road adjacent to the race track. The overhang narrows the road and worsens when wet or cold, posing traffic interference. Local authorities are urged to trim back the branches.
A reader proposes fining litterers who discard cigarette butts from vehicles and notes an incident near a South Side bank last Thursday where multiple smokers discarded butts onto the ground. The letter urges stronger enforcement of littering fines.
Reader voices safety concerns over candles handed to attendees at the Aiken Christmas tree lighting urging their discontinuation before next year. They warn of children holding and waving burning candles in a crowd and request editorials on the matter.
Fans share memories of a beloved comedian described as a pioneer and father figure in the scene. Comments from Aaron Fridie, Dorothy Stone, Wanda Hant, and others praise his humor and impact while expressing sorrow at his passing.
Susan Hay recalls Fermata Club pool years of aging and closures while noting the new heated 25 meter pool will extend swimming to about ten months. Board member Andy Dyer says memberships rose above 200 as plans for a modern facility with a 25 yard dog leg take shape. Local residents celebrate the landmark project rooted in the Fermata School legacy.
The Aiken Standard surveys ongoing Christmas events across the region, detailing tree lightings, parades, charity drives, and community gatherings. Readers can plan outings with notes on dates, locations, and participating organizations.
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