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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1997
Page
9
Expo 97 sponsored by the Aiken Chamber of Commerce and the City of Aiken Parks and Recreation Department will showcase the local business community. Representatives from at least 23 area firms will display at the H Odell Weeks Activities Center on Whiskey Road from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 17 and 18.
On March 31 a theft of $1,000 in farm equipment occurred at Union Academy Road. A 1904 Mitsubishi truck was vandalized on Pine Log Road with $1,000 damage. A furnished apartment on Carolina Springs Road was burglarized. renter took furnishings. A 1907 white Ford F350 was vandalized on Cornish Street causing $1,200 damage. A briefcase left near Aiken Drug on April 1 contained $1,600 cash and was valued at $100. Updated 4/2/97.
Aiken native Jennifer Kling daughter of Mr and Mrs Erik Kling joins two young women playing Lucy in the comic opera The Telephone set for April 10 to 12 at Columbia College.
Mayor Fred Cavanaugh spoke at Aiken’s Luncheon praising city employees and residents. He called himself a cheerleader, stressed teamwork, and outlined progress in finance safety planning and development. Since 1990 Aiken’s population grew from 20 000 to over 25 000 despite Savannah River Site layoffs, reinforcing optimism for the city’s future.
Marie Shelton works at Hahn Village laundry part of The Wash N Fold Express under Pathways to Independence. Led by Reggie Barner, the program offers washing, ironing and fluff and fold services for 60 cents a pound with iron items extra. Proceeds fund micro loans for small businesses and affordable housing. Participants receive $200 stipends, 15 weeks training, and help moving from welfare to independence.
NA Associates unveils a 50 room Super 8 on Whiskey Road south of Aiken near the Hampton Inn to serve Savannah River Site visitors. The two-story motel offers Jacuzzi suites overlooking the pool, long-stay amenities, inside hallways, and continental breakfast, aiming to meet government per diem rates.
Milton Williams left an Aiken County Council meeting in a downcast mood after the panel refused to let him plead his case on a zoning change from RC to urban development for two lots at Ascanga Lake Road and Powerhouse Road. James Learnard criticized the decision, accusing the council of constitutional violation by blocking his speakout on a new animal control ordinance.
AUGUSTA A trade show and forum open today at the Augusta Richmond County Civic Center will showcase technology and methods for environmental cleanup. About 100 firms from the United States Canada and Great Britain will exhibit as U S Department of Energy officials outline Savannah River Site cleanup needs and progress through 3 p m.
Three local students advance to the South Carolina Geography Bee state finals in Columbia at the State Museum. Jeremy Smalley Brett George and Josh Johnson earned top scores at school bees and will compete May 27 28 for a chance at a $25 000 college scholarship.
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