Reader letters and notices raise local concerns in Aiken
A mixed set of comments urges action on road construction and ditch hazards on Whiskey Road, questions Langley Pond funding, criticizes road plans from 1997, and laments tax policy while praising health care reform. The piece notes office holiday listings and county government schedules tied to Dec 12 and Dec 24 25, with address for the Aiken County Government Center.
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Law enforcement dinner feeds Aiken seniors for 30 years
The Palmetto State Law Enforcement Officers Association hosted its annual Thanksgiving dinner at the Smith-Hazel Recreation Center in Aiken, serving 11 turkeys two cases of chicken and sides. Lt. Donald Butler noted the event’s purpose to connect with the community beyond enforcement and support seniors. City Council member Gail Diggs spoke on local improvements including the William Clyburn Center for Primary Care. A raffle benefited the Smith-Hazel Praise Dancers.
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Nature Series returns with 19 events in 2015
Birds & Butterflies in downtown Aiken will offer nineteen seminars and field trips starting January 2015 as part of its Nature Series. Owner Ron Brenneman highlights diverse topics from barn owls to butterflies, with field trips to Phinizy Swamp Nature Park and Heggie's Rock Preserve. Build a Bluebird Nest Box event for children 12 and under is planned for February with help from the South Carolina Bluebird Society. most paid events require a $5 charge, while Heggie's Rock Preserve and Build a Bluebird Nest Box are free for participants. Reservations to call 803 649 7999.
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Phinizy Swamp Nature Park Waterfowl Field Trip Series
A 2015 Nature Series details trips at Phinizy Swamp and nearby areas from Jan 31 to Oct 10 led by naturalists including Peter Stangel and Paul Koehler. Events cover bluebird attraction, owl prowls, barn owl habitats, Heggie's Rock, Gopher tortoise ecology, Hitchcock Woods walks, and birding field trips with participant limits and rain dates.
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