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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 2005
Page
2
A reader reports a skill-mix problem at SRS involving a deconstruction brick-layer role. The DOE contractor allegedly paid less qualified workers double, guiding bulldozer demolition. The note criticizes DOE oversight for missing the scam. The author praises Graniteville community turnout and resilience.
A reader argues fox hunting is cruel and humans are to blame for habitat loss. They claim Native Americans lacked nature control, cite England's ban, and note Aiken Hounds conduct drag hunts without live animals.
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Aiken’s Horticulturist warns against altering trees in municipal right of way after two Bradford Pear trees on Whiskey Road near Mitchell Shopping Center were cut down. Authorities say trimming without approval is a violation. residents with visibility issues should contact Aiken Public Safety at 642-7620.
Wagener opens a new museum near the town hall chronicling the town from 1887 to today with war uniforms farm machinery and toys. The Swamp Rabbit train story reflects railroad growth tied to Kaolin and turpentine transport to Charleston. Hours are Fri 8 5 Sat 10 2 Sun 2 5 with contact Karen Daily at kdaily aikenstandard.com.
South Aiken High School junior Sarah Beaty and Mead Hall eighth-grader Andrew Depriest earned All-State violin honors and performed with the All-State Orchestra at Furman University in Greenville. Sarah placed fourth chair in the second violin senior division, Andrew 13th chair in first violin junior division. both have previous All-State and All-Region honors and study Suzuki violin with Joanne Stanford.
Paradise Farm hosts USEA USEF three phase event featuring 260 horses with cross country at 7:15 a.m and dressage to follow. A Cruise In fundraiser supports STAR riding program with 50/50 draw proceeds, sponsored by Rainbow Water Gardens and Koi Gardens Farm. Paradise Farm is at 4069 Wagener Road, Aiken. call 643-0138 for details.
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