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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 2008
Page
3
A resident reports locating kittens seen days prior on Rebel Road and notes they were rescued by a family. The writer thanks those who helped and urges awareness of animal welfare amid local concerns about fires and safety.
A resident three blocks from downtown blasts discussions about dogs eating at restaurants and criticizes people for not being grateful a dog survives. The speaker also reports a neighbor buried a dead dog in their backyard, describing ongoing distress.
A reader objects to noise near horse farms by the fairgrounds and raises concerns about SPCA animals. The letter also dismisses CFL bulb safety and urges use of the TalkBack hotline (803) 644-2384 and email at editorial at aikenstandard com. Readers’ names aren’t required and comments may be edited for space.
Aiken County EFNEP ran a free summer camp for youths up to 19 to learn safe kitchen work, food handling, and meal planning. More than 49 students practiced cooking skills, physical activity, and label reading while sharing feedback on healthier snacks and portions.
Sarah Ward, riding with Finally Farm’s Liza Towell-Boyd and Camton, earned multiple top finishes at the Atlant Summer Classic in Harmony, Ga. She claimed Older Small Junior Hunters on Isaac, Small Junior Hunter Classic on Camaby Street, and Small Junior Hunter Classic on Ludwig Storgard, plus a second in the USHJA Hunter Derby. Ward aims for Maclay Finals, equitation classes, and a move toward Grand Prix after Devon.
The 12th annual Fried Green Tomato Festival will be held Saturday July 26 at The Whistle Stop 258 Pleasure Island Road off Highway 421 in Gloverville. Live music, a motorcycle and classic car show, and fried green tomatoes by expert cooks are on the lineup with some vendor spaces still available and proceeds benefiting the Adopt-A-Family Program. For more information call 593 5200.
Krista McCuen a Midland Valley High School senior was chosen as SC FFA vice president for 2008-09 at the state conference in Clemson She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs William McCuen of Graniteville and will work with FFA members across the state and nation to develop leadership and career skills The SC FFA Association partners with the national group which serves over 500 members in 7500 chapters and promotes opportunities in agricultural education and related fields
USC Aiken hosts a week long Kids in College Summer 2008 Camp July 7 11 with multiple programs for ages 5 to 15. Junior Engineering 2 ages 5 7 9 am to noon 98 dollars Vehicles ages 8 up 9 am to noon 104 dollars Survivor USC Aiken ages 6 to 15 1 to 4 pm 90 dollars Artistic Sampler ages 8 12 9 am to noon 105 dollars Music Basics ages 8 12 9 am to noon 85 dollars Computer Wizardry ages 6 10 9 am to noon 85 dollars Ingenious Engineering ages 13 1 to 4 pm 115 dollars Plus Buddy Soccer registration at Citizens Park July 7 17 for all special needs children 5 15 registration waived uniforms provided season Sept 8 to Oct 23 Tim Costanzo contact number ends incomplete.
The Aiken Artist Guild Gallery will host a July exhibition of Blackmer artwork at the Aiken Center for the Arts from July 7 to July 31. Sean Pacamer will be present for the show and related events.
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