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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 29, 2006
Page
3
A reader from Florida discusses Wal-Mart's Northside arrival, noting traffic impacts and mixed opinions. They acknowledge lower prices yet criticize policies and effects on mom and pop shops while still shopping there to save money.
A reader argues the NAACP should address black community problems and criticizes media attention and classroom culture. The writer calls for parental involvement and proposes classroom cameras to monitor behavior and teaching.
Readers allege Dr Eldridge is disrupting the School Board and leaving colleagues. The letter requests space in Aiken Standard for TalkBack comments, offering telephone and email options for submissions.
Mossy Creek Elementary in North Augusta completes its inaugural year with a half day farewell, teachers praising student adaptability. Principal Rose Marshall notes start up from zero, PTA fund raising reaching $20,000, and plans to expand programs like Accelerated Reader and a character club for next year.
The piece discusses how racehorse injuries like Barbaro and Prairie Bayou lead to difficult decisions about treatment and euthanasia. It cites veterinary guidelines on humane decisions, weighing prognosis, pain, safety, and long term care versus economic factors.
The bay gelding Unalienable Right owned by Mimie Percival and Victor Percival is moving to England for racing under trainer D J Moffatt. With a US record of three wins from 21 starts and earnings of $55,810, he previously won at Aiken and Calder before switching to jumping and later racing in other venues.
Aiken County Parks Recreation and Tourism Department will host a summer church softball league at Harrison-Caver Park Highway 421 Clearwater. A coaches meeting is set for Thursday June 1 to discuss rules and collect fees. The season starts June 13 with a 240 dollar per team entry fee due by Thursday June 8. For information call (803) 593-4698. The Augusta Conservatory Choir concert is on June 16 at 6:30 p.m. in Maxwell Theatre. The event is free. call (706) 737-1453 for details.
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