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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 2002
Page
2
The 31st Aiken Harness Races at McGhees Miles near Banks Mill Road could be postponed if Saturday’s weather brings rain. Forecaster Bob Kurzeja notes scattered showers possible with warm humid air, while the first post time is 1 p.m. Eight races cover 2 and 3 year old trotters and pacers on a possibly slick track.
City officials report two new connectors to Aiken's Southside will provide alternate routes to Walmart, Arby’s, Bojangles and Wendy’s Staples parking areas. The first, Corporate Parkway extension, will create a four way intersection, beginning within 60 days. A second link from Dougherty Road to Wal Mart starts in summer to bypass Whiskey Road.
The Aiken County Elections Commission will recount New Ellenton City Council results after a tight race met automatic recount thresholds. City Clerk Anita Smith said certification will follow the recount, with Debra Pritchett, Joe Gleaton, and Joe Gleaton as apparent winners for the three at large seats. Dr. Jim Sutherland leads mayoral race by 10 votes over Vernon Dunbar.
Aiken bed and breakfast operator Sandhurst Estate owned by Sandra Croy faces animal cruelty charges linked to long haired miniature horses and unsanitary conditions. A pretrial intervention program may expunge the defendant’s record in exchange for community service. City officials cite legal limits and declines to comment while Croy decries harassment and explains workers left the animals behind. Authorities traced trouble to a September incident including a dead horse and injuries among the herd at Dupree Place.
Police seek a white male, 20 to 30, in a Wednesday morning burglary at Golden Pantry Food Store 2170 University Park Way. Surveillance shows a cinderblock entry and removal of two lottery display cases worth about 200 dollars. Call detective Ray Scott or Crime Stoppers with tips.
The South Carolina DHEC will run reduced cost rabies clinics in Aiken County with dogs and cats vaccinated for 3 dollars. State law requires vaccination by a licensed vet and officials note 61,000 statewide last year. Local cases include five in Aiken County and 143 animal cases statewide in 2001 with raccoons leading positives.
Public health notices list rabies vaccination clinics on Saturdays in April and May. Locations include Aiken Animal Hospital, Aiken County Animal Shelter, Jackson Salley Civic Center, Veterinary Services, Belvedere Magistrate Office, Center Fire Department, Langley Community Center, Dr. Hawks Animal Clinic, Windsor Recreation Center, Kroger parking lot, SPCA, Kirkland's Store, New Ellenton City Hall, Aiken Veterinarian Clinic, Clearwater Post Office, Son's Super Atomic Road Beech Island, Bath Water Works, and Masonic Shopping Center Graniteville. Times vary from 9 am to 4 pm across dates April 13, 20, 27 and May 4.
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