Birds Sing Second Courtship as June Ends
Observers note that in late June birds resume a second round of courting songs after spring nesting. Males sing from dawn to dusk while Incubation and feeding reduce freedom. By mid to late July molt begins and singing fades, with few exceptions like the Carolina wren and blue jay. Migrants appear through July as summer nears its end.
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Coyote concerns rise as sightings grow in suburbs
A reader asks about coyote behavior and safety for children and pets as eastern coyotes increase. Experts say howling is a territorial or social cue, and coyotes have attacked pets but rarely humans, advising professional help for removal and noting legal limits on shooting or trapping in suburban areas.
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Manager’s table card tames disruptive dining scene
Readers share experiences of handling noisy or spoiled children in restaurants. One praised a well run venue with a policy asking parents to supervise. another described a manager who escorted a disruptive family out with boxed meals and complimentary desserts. A third commended a mother for teaching discipline through calm, considerate parenting.
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Leadership Aiken County Class Seeks New Participants
Applications are being taken for the 2004 Leadership Aiken County program. Forms are available from the Aiken, North Augusta, and Midland Valley Chambers of Commerce or Janice Cox, with a July 21 deadline. The program includes a three day retreat at Camp Gravatt October 5-7 and monthly sessions exploring local issues and opportunities.
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Miracle man Freddie Westall survives aortic dissection
Freddie Westall, 16, arrived at Aiken Regional Medical Centers with an acute aortic dissection. Dr. Thomas Paxton and ICU nurses saved his life in a dramatic team effort, with multiple surgeries and careful care that left him walking and grateful for a second chance at life.
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