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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 2006

Page

16

Marines Mourn Fallen Matt Dillon and Closest Friends

The article recalls Marine Lance Cpls. Budd M Cote Clinton J Miller and Matt Dillon who died while serving with Marine Wing Support Squadron 373 in Miramar California. Neal Dillon, Matt’s father, shares memories of Matt and his brother Michael, their family’s grief, and plans for a joint memorial in Aiken South Carolina near Millbrook Baptist Church.

Lance Budd M. Cote Marana Ariz Clinton J. Miller Greenfield Town Marine Wing Support Squadron Marine Wing Support Group 37 3Rd Marine Aircraft Wing 1 Marine Expeditionary Force Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Calif Neal Dillon Miller Matt Neal Lucy Michal Marine Wing California Aiken Millbrook Baptist Church Dover Del Columbia Dillon Michael Dillon Michael Marine Corps Riverside United States Robert Army National Guard Batalion Charlie Company Graniteville Iraq National Guard Unt Rolling Stone Magazine Dillons Mat Creekside Subdivision Arlington National Cemetery Aikens Rob Novit Movitlaaikenstandard.com

City Leader Reflects on Growing Future Leaders

Cavanaugh, the senior elected official, says leadership is a work in progress and stresses listening to constituents. He cites internal career paths like Kenny Cook and Pete Frommer, noting internal growth preserves talent and keeps turnover low.

Cavanaugh Kenny Cook Cook Aiken Pete Frommer Gay ‘Frommer Fie Philip Lord plord@akenstandard

Smoking Ban Sparks Countywide Debate and Litigation

Greenville City Council faces a lawsuit over a smoking ban set for Jan 1 enforcement. Columbia waits on litigation to decide enforcement. Aiken County would extend bans to all public places including restaurants and bars. Council members McKenzie Butler and Smith backed moving the issue to full council. Smith cited American Lung Association data on deaths from secondhand smoke. county administrator Killian will gather data before the Jan 9 meeting.

Greenville City Counci City of Columbia Aiken County Smith LaVana McKenzis Eddie Butler American Lung Association America Aiken Clay Killian Philip Lord

Casper helps build university from 212 to 3200 students

Alexander recalls Bill Casper as a key founder who established a two year program and laid the groundwork for a four year campus at Banksia. He oversaw growth from 212 students in 1963 to a thriving institution by the late 1970s and remained involved until retirement. Funeral plans are pending.

Bill Casper Alexander Sai Aiken Standard Casper Banksia Aiken County Museum Alexander Rob Novit Movit Aikenstandard.com

Murder charge dropped against man who claimed seven killings

In Harrisonville Missouri a man who said he lured drug dealers to a remote cabin then killed them and scattered remains faced a first degree murder charge. Anthropologists found only 50 human fragments from a professional anatomical specimen, leading to the charge being replaced with felony counts from a failed carjacking. The costly probe spanned more than a week with hundreds of fragments, a hatchet, and extensive searches.

Harrisonville Missouri Teresa Hensley Michael Shaver Shaver Henley

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