Angel Tree seeks donations for children’s books
Aiken County Library promotes an Angel Tree to fund children’s books. The third-year effort, led by Jen nie Deal, raised at least 50 books last year including science fair titles and Lemoney Snicket volumes. Donations are $15 per angel, honoring or remembering someone, with the tree up through Jan 2. Contact J C Lexow at flexow aikenstandard.com.
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Davor's to Open in The Alley After Restoration
A revived building in The Alley will house Davor's with renovations led by Dr. Davor Sklizovic and his son Luka. Wayne Williams assists, preserving four brick walls while adding a pergola roof and trellises. Outdoor seating embraces a garden setting with palm trees, flowers, and a full bar offering light dinners and desserts.
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Police Blotter Highlights Local Incidents and Arrests
Graffiti found in a men's room at an area outreach site is linked to gang activity. Two pit bull puppies from Ridge Avenue were impounded and later identified as stolen property. A resident refused to pay part of a meal at an Aiken restaurant. Mailboxes in a Southside subdivision damaged, estimated over 100 dollars. An Aiken man with multiple warrants was arrested for shoplifting offends, false information, and bench warrant. A Riviera Court traffic stop led to drug paraphernalia and marijuana charges.
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Residents push park name change at Schofield Middle
Aiken residents urge the Board of Education to rename Perry Memorial Park at Schofield Middle School to honor Inez Smith Perry Freddie Lee Perry and Vivian Perry posthumously. The City Council, citing after school programs and community ties, unanimously approved the resolution after support from Mayor Pro Tem Beverly Clyburn and council others.
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Palmetto Fellows Scholarship Applications Open
South Carolina high school seniors may apply for the Palmetto Fellows Scholarship offering up to $6,700 per year for up to eight terms toward a first baccalaureate degree at SC colleges. Eligibility includes top 5 percent class rank or high SAT/ACT, GPA 3.5, residency, and college plans. Deadline is January 15, 2004. details at www.che.sc.gov.
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Controlled burns eyed for Hitchcock Woods after Thanksgiving
The Hitchcock Foundation plans to pick burn days soon after Thanksgiving to reduce fuel at Hitchcock Woods 2000 acre preserve. Foresters will choose days by temperature humidity and wind, with fall burning possible due to high moisture levels from heavy rainfall. Separately police aided in a jump and run theft search with bloodhounds deployed between Talatha Church Road and Chukker Creek Road.
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Pick the Score winner Reba Temples earns $100
The Carolina Clemson Pick the Score contest named Reba Temples as the winner for Saturday’s game after her near match to Clemson’s 63 17 rout. Aiken Standard awarded $100 to the winner and thanked all entrants.
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Toy season drives and charity offerings featured here
A look at this season's must have toys and ways to help others. Readers can learn how to donate time or money to local Christmas drives aiding those in need.
USC Aiken women host St. Pauls and Newberry in Honda Cars Classic
USC Aiken women win the Honda Cars of Aiken Classic with decisive victories over St. Pauls and Newberry after hosting duties. The weekend showcase highlighted strong play from Aiken's squad as they topped both opponents in front of home fans.
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