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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1995
Page
11
Senator Thomas L. Moore will speak at the Aiken County Democratic Party meeting on August 24 at 7 p.m. in the county council chambers to discuss how the state budget affects voters and taxpayers.
A dedication ceremony for the James A. Taylor Activities Center at Aiken High School will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. inside the new Rutland Drive facility. Named for former principal James A. Taylor who died earlier this year, the event is open to the public.
Mevermack of the United Way of Aiken County spoke to the Kiwanis Club of Aiken about the September 15 campaign kickoff. About 100 volunteers are expected to work on service projects, with a Rally in the Alley to close the day. Funds support 29 agencies and enable matching grants, per Ms. McCormack. Adopt-A-Highway date set for September 16.
Members of the Aiken High School class of 1985 are asked to contact Carole Burnette at 2786641 or Brian Katonak at 2246294 regarding the December 23 reunion.
Community Services Network of local agencies expands its regular print directory. The Aiken County Help Line receives $900 from the Aiken Lions Club to convert the directory to braille bold type and audio tape for accessibility.
In Aiken County, Calvin Staley and Charles Simpkins were acquitted after a 15 minute jury verdict on a second degree arson charge. Frank Robinson was released earlier due to a defense argument. Gina McCuen testified witnessing the May 1988 torching of a crack house in New Hope.
South Aiken Baptist Christian School extends start date to September 5 due to construction on a new classroom building. Administrator Andrew Hyatt notes ongoing work since April, with 10 new classrooms a library and new offices planned and grade expansion to include seventh and eighth grades.
Ai ken Board of Realtors sponsors a Habitat for Humanity home with fundraising reaching 5300 dollars. Security Federal and First Baptist Church contributed 2500 dollars helping the project move forward for an American dream home.
Deputy Public Defender Wal lis Alves leaves Aiken County to join Yarborough and Carter in Chester. She will handle civil and criminal trial work and cited positive experiences in the local legal community. Alves is a New York City native and USC Law School graduate who studied in South Carolina.
Pat Tolton of the Aiken Chamber of Commerce describes how the city markets itself to visitors and retirees. He notes events like the Aiken Triple Crown and Aiken's Makin' draw outsiders, with tourism and retirement being key industries. The piece highlights Dixie Youth Baseball hosting a world series and the Australian Equestrian Federation visiting ahead of the Olympics, plus Rotary meeting details.
Aiken County civil court hears a wrongful death case filed by Dorothy Fanning as personal representative for Kenneth Hall against David Lock Sr. and estate. The suit alleges negligence speed and DUI as causes of the April 29 crash on SC 118 that killed Hall and his friend David Lock Jr. The filing seeks pecuniary and punitive damages with a jury to determine awards.
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