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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1997
Page
13
The Aiken Standard corrects an Aug. 12 article on the vegetable contest naming Donald B. Bowman of Aiken as the second place winner with a 2 pound 2.80 ounce tomato. The newspaper regrets the error.
Information provided by Greg Paschal of Edward Jones covers stock market activity as of 8 13 97 detailing closing levels and notable movements for several blue chip and regional firms in today's financial roundup.
Local musicians prepare for the season with the Silver Bluff High marching band rehearsing on the field. Members log at least ten hours daily, with sessions from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and a resume period from 5 to 9 p.m.
Aiken County begins reassessment of all residential and commercial property for taxing purposes. The good news is that bills from the reassessment will not be sent to taxpayers for four years.
The Aiken Community Playhouse starts its 1997-98 season with Kick Off Saturday a membership drive from 9 a.m. to pm at the theater. Prospective members can buy season tickets tour the facility and register for door prizes while previewing improvements including new seating. Season tickets are 25 dollars for general admission and 20 dollars for seniors and include four Mainstage productions, a member appreciation show, and the ACP newsletter.
Local mail services cope with more than a week of extra packages as the Teamsters strike against United Parcel Service. Mail Boxes Etc and Postnet report diverted ground and air shipments, with Federal Express handling urgent items and delays mounting.
Greener Eden’s Gregory Bramlett urged Mid land Valley Area Chamber of Commerce members to back a proposed Aiken County tree protection ordinance. He said growth necessitates safeguards for endangered plants and wildlife, noting tree-lined streets attract tourists and new businesses. Bramlett clarified the measure would not ban yard tree removal.
Community leaders cite well kept trees near homes as adding welcome feel and longer tenant stays. They warn against removing mature trees, stressing long growth and benefits for property values. Midland Valley area Chamber of Commerce holds monthly meetings on the second Wednesday at Bobby's Bar-BQ.
Harriett H. Woods, veteran banker, named vice president of the Aiken office of the People's Community Bank. She will head consumer lending and manage the 1715 Whiskey Road location, joining Alan George as president of the proposed bank. Woods began at Farmers & Merchants Bank in 1966 after USC Aiken studies. The bank opens mid September with North Augusta at 518 Georgia Ave.
Aiken County received the Outstanding Safety Achievement Award from the South Carolina Counties Workers' Compensation Trust for a June safety fair that educated employees and the public on water safety hard hats blood pressure EMS exercise and more The safety committee led by Joan Wilson emphasized workplace safety and reduced accidents over three years with plans for a larger event next year.
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