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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 2002
Page
2
Local discussion centers on Graniteville Fire Department credit for a large blaze described as rekindled after a prior near miss. The report also notes a motorcycle crash on Saturday in Graniteville and condemns a hit-and-run driver who fled the scene, injuring a husband and father of two.
A letter questions Senator Strom Thurmond about delaying tactics in the Senate and asks readers to submit comments via the Talkback hotline or email. The notice notes names may be kept private and edits may occur for space and content.
The ninth annual Hofmann Piano Competition and Festival will be held at USC Aiken March 13 15 2008. It attracts pianists from across the United States and the world with about $10000 in prizes and a first time contract to perform at Weill Recital Hall in New York City. Public invites and ticket details announced.
In a Monday work session Aiken City Council moved to eliminate the current curb and gutter reimbursement policy. City staff will study mandating concrete curb and gutter for new developments, with further review planned to assess neighborhood character and feasibility.
Jim and Mary Zamiska moved from Ohio to join USC Aiken SeniorNet courses. The program offers seven classes for adults 50 and over, including digital music and computer fundamentals, with fees of 15 and 45 dollars respectively.
The Aiken Planning Commission will consider amendments to the zoning ordinance setting a 4.5 parking spaces per 1000 square feet cap for large commercial projects, with up to 5.5 per 1000 allowed for documented need. Minimum parking would drop to 4 per 1000. a July memo notes no major complaints from retailers. The meeting is Tuesday at 6 p.m. with a 5 p.m. work session at the Aiken Municipal Complex.
USCA baseball coach Kenny Thomas leads the Fourth Annual USC Aiken Baseball World Championship Rodeo in conjunction with the Western Carolina State Fair at the Aiken Jaycees Fairgrounds. Events run Friday to Sunday with 7:30 p.m. shows Friday and Saturday and 5 p.m. Sunday. Tickets cost 10 in advance or 15 at the gate for Fri/Sat, and 8 in advance or 10 at the door for Sunday, with proceeds supporting scholarships for disabled seniors and USCA baseball. Featured events include bareback and saddle bronc riding, calf roping, steer wrestling, calf scramble, barrel racing, team roping, and bull riding. Local advance outlets include Aiken Saddlery and Harmon Optical in Augusta, with phone and online ticketing options.
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