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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1997
Page
14
The author explains choosing no heater to avoid carbon monoxide, joking about the repairman’s bill and delayed parts. The family endures cold days and chilly nights with four dogs, chasing warmth at the foot of the bed and sharing a playful, chaotic household scene.
The writer laments a lengthy heating ordeal causing family strain and cold hallways. He jokes about space heaters, an extension cord, and pets, while noting progress as heat eventually returns and life resumes normalcy.
Cold weather drives raccoons possums and skunks to raid garages porches and garbage cans. Feed outside and keep can lids secured to deter visits. Mice rats and squirrels seek warm shelter hoarding nuts and seeds. Block cracks to prevent entry and use baits or traps if needed. Squirrels nest in trees or attics and may use bird feeders.
Extension article notes late summer snake broods seek shelter before cold weather. Bats and woodchucks lessen nuisance as they prepare for hibernation. In the upstate bats leave attic roosts for warmer sites, while the lowcountry may see less impact with a mild winter. Woodchucks slow, dormant with frost arrival.
The Miss Aiken County Scholarship Program invites applications for the local pageant set for March 8 at South Aiken High School auditorium. Contestants must be 17 to 24 and a high school senior with competition areas including interview swim wear talent and evening wear.
The Aiken Choral Society announces auditions for new singers at 7 pm on January 21 in the All Saints Anglican Church hall on Fairfield Street at Richland Avenue. Bring a music piece you’re comfortable with. some reading helps. Rehearsals are Tuesdays from 7:30 to 9 pm. Call 649-6570 for details.
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