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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 2008
Page
3
A reader asks when Animal Control will return to New Ellenton to address pit bulls. The letter also dismisses flu vaccines as ineffective and promotes water and exercise for immunity, criticizing reliance on pills or shots.
A reader questions why coaches must hold bus licenses and why schools hire bus drivers. The letter thanks Midland Valley High School FFA for boiled peanuts at games, crediting Daniel Lott for boiling and praising FFA teacher Mr. Brooks as a great asset.
The writer notes large Canada goose numbers near a waterway and on a lawn and argues for an open hunting season. They describe geese as mean and cite frequent visits and yard damage while mentioning a local bookstore closing and extending best wishes to staff.
A brief note praises a Ford truck show featuring snow and fireworks, expressing gratitude. The writer marvels at how horses discern the Fourth of July from ordinary events.
Readers argue synchronized lights may reduce speeders and accidents, while others fear the opposite. The Aiken Standard invites comments via TalkBack at 644-2384 or editorial aikenstandard com, noting names aren’t required and comments may be edited for space and content.
Aiken native Shaneek Buckler a 2006 Silver Bluff High School grad travels to Texas as part of the AmeriCorps NCCC relief corps. He arrived in Dallas Sept 10 to run a shelter and serve meals with the Salvation Army then helped at Ellington Fields Air Force Base Houston distributing food water and assisting FEMA applications. Buckler trained at Perry Point Md and has served in Baltimore and Biloxi before Houston.
Family Connection South Carolina presents the Buddy Walk on Sunday October 5 at USC Aiken Roberto Hernandez Stadium to promote acceptance and inclusion of people with Down Syndrome. Mayor Red Cavanaugh proclaimed October Family Connection Month as Emily Green notes strong community response and open registration at 1 p.m. with free admission and activities for all ages.
Registration begins at 1 p m Sunday October 5 at Roberto Hernandez Stadium USC Aiken for the Family Connection Buddy Walk The event is free for participants Emily Green can provide more information at 642 8406
The 2008 Fall Herb Faire runs 9 am to 2 pm Saturday at the Pascalina estate on US 78 Montmorenci. Organizer Jackie Heath notes the event attracts over 1,000 visitors yearly with herb plants, mums, honey, grits, cornmeal, goat cheese and crafts. For details call 649-6518.
The Aiken Standard invites reader submissions and provides contact details for the newsroom and editors. Call 644-2401 or 644-2381, or email editorial@aikenstandard.com. Office hours are 3:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Wednesday's lottery results list Pick 3 Midday 9 7 3 Pick 4 Midday 7 4 7 3 Pick 3 Evening 8 6 7 Pick 4 Evening 8 0 9 3 Palmetto Cash 5 29 19 12 35 20 Multiplier 3 Powerball 33 Powerplay 5.
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