Springdale NewsLocal news for Springdale, SC continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.School notes- December 23, 2007 LEXINGTON-RICHLAND 5CROSSROADS MIDDLECROSSROADS MIDDLE SCHOOL'S Julie Bussells helped her students organize a stuffed animal drive, collecting over 200 new or gently used toys to share with Sistercare. Tara Safriet's class won a schoolwide contest collecting canned goods for Sharing God's Love. The prize was an ice cream party for the sixth-graders, but they chose to donate the money intended for the party to charity. On Dec. 13, a check for $36.74 was presented to Marcia Adkins, director of...http://www.topix.net/city/springdale-sc/2007/12/school-notes?fromrss=1 Riders across state, nation craving more public transit- December 21, 2007 "The greater use of public transit in the third quarter of 2007 demonstrates the importance of a community having a good public transportation system to help its residents save time and money" WHILE IT'S important that we have safe, up-to-date roads that keep traffic moving smoothly, there is growing evidence that not only do we need mass transit, but people want it.Figures show a continuing rise in the number of people across the country choosing mass transit.Earlier this month, the American..http://www.topix.net/city/springdale-sc/2007/12/riders-across-state-nation-craving-more-pu... |