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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 2005
Page
3
Fans from Aiken and Burlington weigh in on the Academy Awards with strong support for Jamie Foxx in Ray and Hilary Swank in Million Dollar Baby. Several respondents mention Shrek 2 and Annette Bening as contenders, while others praise Morgan Freeman and visual effects for I, Robot.
Eventing at Paradise Farms wrapped with the final phase on Sunday as riders tested stadium jumping. Competitors highlighted horses Like Magic and Arthur in preparations for higher levels while praise flowed for the footing and organization from Penny Roland and Holly Jacks.
More than 100 people gathered at the Aiken County Historical Museum for the Winter General Meeting. Allen Riddick announced markers at Graniteville Cemetery and Hitchcock Woods, notes on new members, and polo history from ancient origins to today’s six active fields and six polo clubs in Aiken. Tom Biddle called polo a lifelong commitment and costly sport with over 50 players in the region. The Spring General Meeting is set for May 29 at the museum.
The Aiken County Board of Education will hold a special meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the district office to gather preliminary public input on the 2005 2006 budget. Parents and educators are asked to share views on school funding use as the House Ways and Means Committee proposes restoring base student cost to the 2005 2006 formula, about 400 dollars more than the current year, with adjustments to Education Finance Act and Education Improvement Act funding.
USC Aiken basketball teams prepare for conference tournament action. Aiken City Council agenda and upcoming changes for the city are discussed. Also notes on new films at the movies and quick tasty at home recipes. Lottery results show Pick 3 3 4 9 Pick 4 0 9 7 3 Cash 3 evening 1 5 1 Cash 4 evening 4 8 5 5 Fantasy 5 4 13 17 19 20.
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