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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 2004
Page
2
A reader notes name calling by both parties as elections approach. Many admit personal slips like calling others liars, and the writer expresses enjoyment of the Aiken Standard and a wish for a local newspaper rack in Saluda County.
Readers debate local governance as callers demand action on the City Council amid an ongoing investigation. A letter urges removing the chief if guilty and restoring him if innocent, while criticizing political dysfunction and a sign error at Hopelands Gardens.
The Aiken County SPCA held a Saturday puppy obedience clinic where 13 week old Wylie met dogs Sam and Peaches. Instructor Cheryl Finks emphasized early socialization and basic leash skills while owners learn to communicate with their young pups.
Gary Bunker declares candidacy for the County Council seat vacated by Rick Osbon in District 7. Osbon endorses Bunker as a senior Savannah River Site program planner joins the race. Bunker, 11-year Aiken County resident, announced at a Gem Lakes subdivision gathering with his wife and two children.
Republican candidate Gary Bunker, current senior program planner at British Nuclear Fuels Ltd. SRS, former Westinghouse SRS and Maryland, outlines priorities including public safety, infrastructure, cost cutting to prevent tax increases, and county economic growth. He favors fire protection fee review, road funding experience, essential program funding, grant pursuit, and county industry attraction. Retiring council member Rick Osbon endorses him. contact J C Lexow for details.
Wando the Canadian Triple Crown winner and Canadian Horse of the Year was inducted into the Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame. Breeders Gus and Ann Schickedanz received the honor as Lenny Hale praised their success and Wanda’s career, highlighted by wins in Queen's Plate, Prince of Wales Stakes, and Breeders Cup.
World Heritage seeks local host families for high school boys and girls from Spain France Germany Thailand Great Britain Japan Mexico Switzerland and Brazil for the 2004 2005 academic year. Hosts provide room and board and guidance while students are screened by academics English proficiency recommendations and interviews. Call Beth Folland at 1 800 888 9040 or visit world-heritage org.
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