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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1997
Page
13
Rhondilyn Keitt of Wagener files a lawsuit against the South Carolina Housing Authority alleging her child suffered brain damage linked to painting work performed at her residence by the agency. The case seeks redress for alleged injuries and related damages.
The Etherredge Center Orchestra hosts a Feb 8 concert at USC Aiken featuring works by Torel, Stamitz, Ives, Mozart and Strauss. Soloist Eileen Buck, Hofmann Piano Competition winner, also performs. Tickets 10 adults 5 students. Reservations 641-3905. Also Feb 8 Langley Valentine Pageant opens ages 0-8 at Langley Community Center. Call 803-827-3259. CAAP seeks volunteers. training Feb 11-13 and 18-20 at 135 Lancaster St. Call Kimberly Peles at 649-0480 or 641-4162.
On January 22 a leaf blower valued at 400 dollars was stolen from a truck after the driver left for lunch at Shoney's. Also between January 82 four pieces of wrought iron valued at 500 dollars were stolen from a car port on Mockingbird Lane, with the complainant stating the suspect owns the iron now in their yard.
Consumers hear about a wide range of meats offered at Grice's Butcher Shop including lamb chops beef chicken and ostrich while a joke possum can is declared not for sale. Ostrich meat is noted as legitimate and tasty.
Eight ninth and tenth graders, aged 14 to 16, were arrested Wednesday in a rag ring case at North Augusta High School. Seven were taken from classes around 10 am. one later. The group faces 25 charges including marijuana and LSD distribution and conspiracy. They were released to their parents after NADPS custody.
The Rev Gene Jennings of Bath First Baptist Church is awarded an all expense paid Holy Land trip by the Knights Templar of the Aiken County York Rite Bodies. He will join 10 other minister awardees from across the country for a once in a lifetime journey.
A federal witness, titled as a delivery man, described the east coast drug trafficking conspiracy in a step by step account. Richard Williams testified on the ring's activities, naming Albert Nelson and Elmore Monterieft among seven defendants on trial dating back to 1988 through 1996. Prosecutors show a web of evidence from local, state and federal agencies to press charges that could carry life sentences.
Screen defends Montemeft against prosecutors claiming witnesses lie and are coerced via jail threats. Williams, under cross examination, faces up to 35 years for Florida drug violations and admits past wealth and current homelessness. Salley questions Williams' credibility amid Nelson's Georgia arrest and ongoing indictments in South Carolina.
Rigby's on Whiskey Road hosts a private Super Bowl party from 5 to 11 p.m. Sunday, $20 entry, pizza and hors d oeuvres, 21 plus, 50 to 60 expected. deadline Friday 3 p.m. at The Big Easy cafe with name and contact details. The Whiskey Junction hosts private club festivities with oysters, a low country boil, guest membership at $5, deejays, and a 5 p.m. start lasting until closing.
A Wagener woman sues the South Carolina Regional Housing Authority in Aiken County Common Pleas Court claiming her son Xavier Keitt suffered breathing problems, seizures, pain, and possible brain damage from paint fumes during repairs. Attorney Paula Amick seeks damages and any other just awards. The authority has 30 days to respond.
St Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church in Aiken hosts a Friday gala at Houndslake Country Club to raise funds for the Family Life Center building project. Bishop Thompson will attend and Maureen Simpson will perform. cocktail tickets start at 35 dollars, with options for dinner and party combos.
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