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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1978
Page
5
A mother reflects on the paradoxical strength and fragility of her children's legs. She recalls toddlers collapsing then bursting into bursts of energy, and explains how small bodies can sprint a mile yet struggle with simple chores. The piece blends humorous anecdotes with observation.
Dear Abby letters discuss why older men marry younger women and the appeal of younger partners. A widower, a man in his fifties, and readers offer opinions on age, experience, and attractiveness. The column cites Franklin and invites readers to request Abby’s booklet with a mailing address and fee.
Students in six area schools participate in Students On Active Research SOAR a statewide gifted program without fixed curricula. Led by Shirley Holgate and volunteer Nancy Varn the program emphasizes independent thinking project work field trips and journals alongside bilingual exposure and community involvement.
Aiken hosts its first annual working terrier trial at Twin Creek Farm with 35 Jack Russell terriers from the Carolinas Georgia and Virginia. Hazard owned by Aiken headmaster Robert J. Harrington won the championship with Thatch the reserve.
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