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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 2014
Page
3
Aiken Standard reader criticizes rising costs including water rates from SCE&G and a penny tax for schools. They argue fees should not keep increasing and urge action to ease the burden on residents.
Residents vent about Pine Log Road in South Carolina citing frequent potholes after tire work and demand road paving. They warn of traffic from out of state and criticize government use of tax dollars amid stalled repairs. A paper shredding event is set for May 17 near Whiskey Road and Target. Aiken Mall sees new ownership as stores close.
Readers recall early schooling practices in South Carolina including memorizing times tables and cursive writing. They urge reflection on accessibility and discuss local concerns about debris, dining ambiance, and MOX nuclear cost debates.
At the Savannah River Site a large animal was captured during a study on coyote impacts on fawn survival. Weighing 64 pounds, the wolf like mammal defied easy classification with gray wolf DNA detected. Researchers caution the test cannot determine exact ancestry or if it is a full wolf, a hybrid, or a coyote with distant wolf DNA. Researchers note the canid taxonomy is complex due to long term hybridization.
Scientists euthanized a first generation hybrid with a coyotes wolf DNA from the Great Lakes region. No other similar animal was found among 500 coyotes studied. Uncertain origin leaves questions about captivity or release.
The Aiken Kiwanis Club invites sponsors for its annual benefit tricycle races at the H Odell Weeks Activities Center on May 7. Proceeds aid Aiken County schools and Kiwanis youth programs. Children ages 3 to 8 race in age groups. ribbons for all, trophies for winners. Sponsorships: individuals 30 dollars. businesses 100 to 500 dollars. Registration opens 3:30 p.m. with races at 4:30 p.m.
Businesses and individuals can sponsor children ages 3 to 8 to ride in the races. Individual sponsorships are available for 30 dollars. Business sponsorship levels range from 100 to 500 dollars. For details call Deidre Martin at 803 641 3448.
Aiken County School District officials will present a preliminary 2014 15 budget to the School Board on Tuesday April 15 at 7 pm. The plan shows no change in operating and debt service millage so no property tax hike awaits board approval.
Wilhemina King, 49, of Jamaica New York, tried to open a casket during a funeral at Friendship Baptist Church on Richland Avenue. She slapped the sister who tried to stop her and was charged with third degree assault and battery and placed in the Aiken County detention center.
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