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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1997
Page
13
Richard Eckstrom, state treasurer, told a Rotary Club audience that millions of dollars are being held unclaimed by the state. The official noted extensive unclaimed money across various programs and urged residents to check eligibility for refunds or benefits.
Langley American Miss and Master Valentine Pageant will be held on Saturday February 8 at Langley Community Center Langley. The event is open to girls and boys ages 0 through eight with a free beauty entry and optional events. For more information call Michael Martin at 803-827-3259.
A Jan 27 burglary at Second Baptist Church on Hampton Avenue knocked out a window and broke the day care door. Items stolen include a TV worth 250 and a microwave worth 450. damage unknown. Jan 26 burglary at Leavelle McCampbell Middle School in Granitevllle focused on the lunch room with an attempted cash register pry. no losses, damage 15. A car break in on Richland Avenue Jan 24 damaged a 1991 Camaro soft top. radio and audio gear worth 300 stolen, 790 damage. Jan 24 burglary on Surry Road damaged a workshop lock. tools worth 9500 and a 6000 RV stolen. Jan 27 larceny on Oak Grove Road took alcohol 15, a firearm 500, and 200 cash. no forced entry. Jan 28 theft of a dark blue 1989 Chevy Silverado worth 9000 from Beech Island Avenue. Updated 01/29/97.
Harry Woodward recalled a call from a woman in Alexandria Virginia seeking permission to set up a Chinese food booth at the Battle of Aiken ceremonies in February. He asked her Civil War alignment and she answered Ching-kai-Shek, then suggested she call back to reserve for next year.
A typographical error on the Just For YOUths page misprinted the prompt under YOUr view. The section should read Who is your best friend. The Aiken Standard apologizes for the mistake and regrets the error.
U S District Judge Charles E Simons Jr granted a federal jury permission to spend the night at home before resuming deliberations in a cocaine conspiracy trial involving Albert Shaw Nelson Jr and Elmore Montcrieff. The jurors returned to the courthouse at 9 30 am as planned after a late day. Nelson and Montcrieff face charges tied to a two million dollar drug operation spanning Miami and South Carolina with multiple co defendants who have pled guilty.
The North Augusta city and Aiken County Board of Education clash over a Tax Increment Financing district. A planned Feb. 4 meeting with city officials was canceled after the city council allegedly advised the district superintendent, who said the board would pursue the matter in court but hopes for a mutually satisfactory agreement through the legal process.
Hitchcock Rehabilitation Center marked 45 years serving Aiken with a ceremonial look back led by Father Time and a peek at the year ahead. 1996 highlights include 65 538 visits for 6 427 patients, 300 plus volunteers, 1910 members at Hitchcock Health Solutions, a 76 percent return to work, 26 165 home health visits, and a new Barnwell Hospital contract. 1997 officers are Paul Grefensette president, Tommy Wessinger VP, Rhett Sinclair secretary, Tim Chery treasurer, with a refreshed board including Tom Young and Dr Don McCartney.
Aiken County property owners Archie Schmitz and HB Leopard hinted Tuesday night they may sue to challenge the legality of a 150 foot setback amendment in the county development standards ordinance aimed at curb video poker. Council members supported the measure noting it protects neighborhoods from gambling establishments.
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