Squirrel control rules require city permit in Aiken
Squirrels in attics can cause damage and require a permit from Aiken Public Safety before extermination. It is illegal to hunt or shoot squirrels without approval. trapping is allowed. Officials advise removing food sources, installing gutter guards, trimming overhanging branches, repairing cracks, and contacting Aiken Public Safety at 642-7620 for guidance.
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Aiken
Aiken Public Safety
David Turno
Director of Public Safety
Artist to exhibit works at Hall of Fame in Aiken
Watercolor artist D. Chhuy returns to the Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame and Museum for a Nov. 29 to Dec. 30 display her fifth showing at the venue. The exhibition features equestrian scenes including flat racing steeplechase driving and fox hunting with proceeds benefiting the Hall. Her work is in several prominent collections and she has shown across the United States and Europe. The venue at Hopelands Gardens is open 2 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays to Sundays September through May and Saturdays and Sundays 2 to 5 p.m. June through August. For information call (803) 642-7631.
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D. “Dorothy” Haskell Chhuy
Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame and Museum
Chhuy
Hall of Fame
Ms. Chhuy
Lisa Hall
Aiken Standard
Aiken County School Board Sets Special Meeting Tonight
The Aiken County Board of Education will hold a special meeting at 7 p.m. to discuss the superintendent search with no vote expected tonight. Board Chair Dr Christine Sanders and a Columbia school law attorney have engaged with one of three finalists, Dr Frank Roberson, Dr David Mathis, or Dr Beth Everitt, with plans to update the board on negotiation progress. The panel will also discuss the selection process and potential vote at Tuesday's regular meeting, both held at the district office.
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Aiken County Board of Education
Christine Sanders
Columbia
Frank Roberson
Aiken County
David Mathis
Aiken
Beth Everitt
Albuquerque
N.M
Snowville EdVenture exhibit runs Dec to Mar in Aiken
Aiken district hosts a winter EdVenture event at 1000 Brookhaven Dr featuring a 7 foot polar bear and polar world experiences from Dec 1 to Mar 1. Activities include igloo building, snow science, ice tunnel, Big Ed's Arena games, snowball toss, ice fishing, snowmobile ride and cozy Snowed Inn. Admission paid, sponsorship by Publix. Details at 803 779 3100 or edventure.org. The St Andrews Society of Aiken invites scholarship applications with proposals due Dec 21.
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Snowville
EdVenture Children’s Museum
North Pole
South Pole
EdVen
St. Andrews Society of Aiken
P. O
Aiken
Grant in Aid applications open for county events
Applications are open for Grant in Aid funding through the State 2 percent Accommodations Tax Fund for Fiscal Year 2008. The Aiken County Parks Recreation and Tourism Department will award funds to non profit event or festival organizers within Aiken County. Deadline is noon December 7. Call Robbie Bellamy or email tourism@aikencountysc.gov to request an application.
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Aiken County
Tourism
Aikencountysc.gov
Bistro Now Open Monday Nights at York Street Location
A new Bistro opens at 135 York Street between Richland and Park, offering Monday evening hours 5 30 to 10 00 pm. The restaurant remains closed Sundays and provides a contact number 648 4353 for inquiries.
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York Street
Betereen Richland and Park
Chili cook off to aid Happy Tales and animal charities
A chili cook off and ugly dog contest in December funds Happy Tales, Cat Rescue and Aiken SPCA. Event is Saturday December 1 from 2 to 5 pm with tasting at 3 and judging at 5. Four chili categories plus an ugly dog first prize of 100 dollars. Entry fees and tasting options listed. registrations due by November 25.
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Drklewis
Email
Josh Voorhees
Jvoorhees
Aikenstandard
Donors Named in Valley Baptist Giving List
The record lists multiple donors including Ronny and Geraldine Sayer, Harriet Haynes, Alice Kier, Harvesters 5S Class Graniteville First Baptist, John and Joenette Wise, Kingdom Seekers SS Class Clearwater First Baptist, John Smith, Betty Robinson, Wilma Wilson, Delphine Johnson, Wade Gandy, Clifford Pryor, Pentecost United Odist Church Vermon Smith, WOW Ranger Lodge at 1301, and Thomas Manchant Sr Michael Harmon.
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Betty Robinson
Wilma ‘Wilson
Friendly Neighbor
Cld
Delphine Johnson
Wade Gandy
Clifford Pryor
Pentecost United
Odist Church
Vermon'Smith
WOW Ranger
Lodge
Thomas Manchant
Michael Harmon
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Aikenstandard.com
Midway Farm
D.“Dorothy” Haskell Chhuy
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Ture
Publix
Edventure.org
St. Andrews
Litt
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Porky Bradberry
Sj Leip
Whiskey Road
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