D 3 Leader Hosts DAR Chapter on Women in History
Judi Romeo district 3 director spoke to Henry Revolution chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution at the April meeting presenting a program on Women in History focusing on Gov Nikki Haley as a contemporary figure. The Aiken County Robotics team M Aiken Magic placed third of 65 teams in the First Robotics Challenge in Atlanta, with participants from Aiken County middle and high schools and home schools.
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Aiken Library Screens Philomena on April 26
The Aiken County Public Library at 314 Chesterfield St S W will show the PG 13 film Philomena on April 26 from 3 to 4 30 p m.
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Cute animals at Easter face long term care concerns
Barbara Nelson of the SPCA Albrecht Center warns parents not to gift live animals like chicks ducklings and rabbits for Easter. Many are abandoned after the holiday as they grow and require larger cages more space and ongoing care. The shelter reports receiving numerous unwanted animals once the initial excitement fades.
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Easter animals and health risks from pets and birds
Nelson warns about keeping ducks and chicks as pets and the health risks of salmonella from baby birds. He notes ducks thrive near water but space is limited and recalls large gatherings at the Albrecht Center and his 80 acre farm pond.
Robbery Halted by Victim's Mother Intervenes in Aiken
Aiken County deputies charged Justin Voigt, 25, of Warrenville, with armed robbery and kidnapping after an armed robbery at a Jackson home March 18 was interrupted when the victim's mother arrived, prompting three suspects to flee. The suspects took $60 and a computer. Voigt remained jailed Thursday.
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STAR Riding grows as therapeutic horse program expands
STAR Riding in Ai ken Augusta area uses horses to aid people with mental and physical disabilities. With nine riders at startup in 1996, Kim Davies says the program now serves about 30 and could reach 60 to 70 next year. Based at Hopeland Farms, participants range from 3 to 65 and progress ranges from grooming to independent riding.
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Aiken
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Hopeland Farms
Banks Mill Road
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Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International
STAR Riding seeks indoor facility to grow
Dede Biles reports STAR Riding, a nonprofit aiding veterans with combat stress, needs an indoor riding ring and funds to expand. The group runs with two staff, 25 volunteers, five horses, and monthly costs around 3500 dollars, and plans an equine assisted program for veterans guided by a psychologist.
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