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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1997
Page
13
Jerry Menz former superintendent of reactor technology at the Savannah River Plant served as master of ceremonies for a retirees gathering. The event highlighted decades of service and community ties at the plant.
LaWana McKenzie expresses support as the Sheriff’s Office moves to buy bullet proof vests, calling the effort right on target.
Authorities probe an intentional fire at Aiken High School last night. Capt. Tom Galardi said crews found a toilet tissue dispenser set ablaze in a wing bathroom, with most damage from soot and smoke totaling about $2,000. No injuries reported. The fire remains under investigation.
Two local public school advisory councils schedule regular meetings on Thursday. Area One meets at 5 30 p m in the office facility at 105 Gator Lane. Area Four meets at 7 30 p m at 2243 Old 96 Indian Trail in Batesburg Leesville.
On Feb. 15 a larceny on 700 block Hampton Avenue involved a $200 transmission taken from a truck. Feb. 18 a car break in at Aiken Nursing Home on Dupont Drive. Feb. 16 a burglary on Horizon Street. Feb. 15 a Windsor residence burglary with $6,250 in stolen items and $1,800 total damage. Feb. 17 a car theft from Hill Auto Sales on Jefferson Davis Highway. Feb. 14 shed access burglary at Aiken County Recreation Center with $100 damage and $50 tools stolen. Updated 2/19/97.
A young boy Keegan Neill learns a friend's upcoming 30th birthday, exclaims that is old, and faces his own coming birthday as he turns five in less than two weeks.
The report lists closing stock figures as of 2 18 97 with data provided by Kenneth Wiland of Robinson Humphrey Smith Barney. Market action details, company names, prices, and changes are summarized for the edition.
USC Aiken and other state schools will feel the effects of USC's plan to raise admission standards. The new admissions index ties GPA in core courses to SAT scores, with 3.0 GPA needing 900, 2.5 GPA needing 1200, and 2.0 GPA needing 1500. President Palms calls it a reasonable increase to improve student quality.
Former Savannah River Site Reactor Technology Department employees gathered at Houndslake Country Club for a reunion tracing the Cold War era origins of SRP. Jerry Merz, retired superintendent, hosted and praised the unit’s safety record as peers recalled early facilities and key figures including A A Johnson and P Area proposals for a museum.
An attorney for the Medical College of Georgia filed property seizure warrants in Aiken County to recover about 10 million dollars allegedly stolen via shell corporations. Targets Dr. Richard L. Borison and Bruce I. Diamond face civil actions tied to fraud and concealed assets, including a Edgefield County riding academy, with indictments in Richmond County on 172 counts.
Dr. Kathy Noble president of Aiken Technical College told North Augusta Rotary Club that ATC remains unfazed by rivals as it offers unique opportunities for older adults and others seeking higher learning, emphasizing accessibility for local students.
Dr. Kathy Nobbing notes many younger students lack readiness for four year universities. ATC welcomes applicants without SAT requirements and contrasts tuition with USC Aiken Paine College and Augusta State University. family and post high school academic development are discussed.
Sheriff Howard Sellers told Aiken County Council that bullet proof vests top the list for a $146 000 federal grant with about $17 000 to buy vests. The advisory panel recommended the purchase along with equipment and training items while $16 000 in matching funds will supplement the grant. Council members praised the vest priority though some questioned communication about the grant project.
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