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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1996

Page

13

Ellenton council seeks attorney opinion on recent election

The New Ellenton City Council has asked its attorney to give an opinion on the recent election. See story, page 3B.

New Ellenton

Henry Craig Named Realtor of the Year at Luncheon

Henry Craig was selected Realtor of the Year by local realtors during a luncheon held on Tuesday. The recognition highlights Craig's contributions to the industry and service in the area real estate community.

Capital credit checks mailed by Aiken Electric Cooperative

Aiken Electric Cooperative has mailed capital credit checks totaling more than 835000 to about 27000 owner customers who received service in 1980 and 1995. The payments represent the largest such amount ever returned to customers by the utility.

Co-Op Aiken Electric Cooperative

Burglary and theft reports across At The Bunkers area

Police blotter notes multiple incidents including two home break ins on At The Bunkers with front door entry, electronics and jewelry taken totaling $9,305 plus a $1,500 antique pocket watch theft. A Sunday theft at a residence involved jewelry worth $12,100. Additional burglaries occurred on Dougherty Road, Hampton Avenue, Old Jackson Highway, Augusta Road, and a shop under construction with items taken and later recovered.

Dougherty Road The American Legion Hampton Avenue Jackson Highway Jackson Augusta Road Warrrenville

UMUC Dean's List Includes Savannah River Site Employees

The Friday University of Maryland University College paper lists several students from Aiken County. These individuals are Savannah River Site workers taking UMUC courses through the university.

University of Maryland University College Aiken County Savannah River Site UMUC

Grant Williams wins cedar wreath at Farm City Breakfast

Grant Williams won a cedar Christmas wreath as a door prize at the Farm City Breakfast hosted by Aiken High FFA. He will deliver it to Louisville Kentucky for his mother Ruby Tay Lor who lives across from Gate 10 at Churchill Downs.

Grant Williams Aiken High Ffa Louisville Ruby Taylor Gate 10 Churchill Downs

Cleanup priority as survey shows SRS should stay as NEPRP

South Carolinians back using federal funds to clean Savannah River Site contamination and oppose more nuclear production or waste storage. In a survey, respondents favored keeping SRS as a National Environmental Research Park, with land protection rated higher than wildlife preserve or industrial development.

Savannah River SRS NERP Joanna Burger Whit Gibbons Risk Analysis Lic South Carolina Gibbons Savannah River Ecology Laboratory University of Georgia Department of Energy

Counting pennies bring Christmas for area children

Oakwood Windsor Elementary School students saved pennies since October and raised 1040.99 to buy gifts for Help ing Hands and the Salvation Army angel tree. A kickoff week yielded 236 and donations continued through staff and students assembling 60 toys for 60 neighbors in need.

Windsor Aiken County Oakwood-Windsor Salvation Army Elaine Lisa Bryant Kern Bellinger

Plasma torch aids cleanup at Savannah River Site

Savannah River Site engineers field tested a plasma torch that can vitrify soil and contaminants to halt migration. Demonstrated on a pilot scale in November, it aims to compare costs with other cleanup methods while supporting the Defense Waste Processing Facility and ongoing glassification of waste.

Savannah River SRS Energy Department Georgia Tech

Charges changed in Sunday slaying

Christopher Clemmons was formally charged Tuesday with manslaughter in the Sunday shooting death of Carlos Mathis. The charge followed an ADPS investigation, an autopsy, and discussion with the Solicitor's office. Clemmons was released on a 40000 public recognizance bond after turning himself in. Mathis was returning to his children's home at 826 Brandt Court when Clemmons, visiting with two friends, was confronted with a shotgun. Clemmons shot Mathis and later notified authorities. He faces up to 30 years if convicted.

Christopher Clemmons Carlos Mathis Aiken Department of Public Safety Solicitor’s Office Clemmons Aiken County ADPS Tom Galardi Mathis Dence Brandt Court

Craig Earns Realtor of the Year by Aiken Board

Craig, cited for integrity and devotion to real estate, was named Realtor of the Year by the Aiken Board of Realtors. Deborah Brooks was the other finalist. The award was presented at Woodside Plantation.

Henry Craig Aiken Scott Webster Henry Craig Debra Brooks

Community Action Receives $470,767 Grant Funds

The Aiken-Barnwell Community Action Commission receives a $470,767 block grant from Gov. Beasley to fund local projects in education employment income management housing and nutrition. The funds flow from the US Health and Human Services through South Carolina to the Governor’s Office Division of Economic Opportunity.

Aiken-Barnwell Department of Health and Human Services Governor's Office Division of Economic Opportunity

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