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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1996
Page
13
Brian Scheyer, a Parsotheads of the Savannah member and Buffett devotee, wore a erupting volcano hat to a Jimmy Buffett concert in Atlanta. Cameras captured his moment on stage and the crowd roared as his image flashed before thousands.
The United States Department of Agriculture reports that South Carolina now has more wetlands across the state. About 4.5 million of its 20 million acres are wetlands. They improve water quality, reduce flooding, and provide wildlife habitat.
Police incidents include break ins at Best Western on Richland Avenue with a color television and other goods valued at 1500 missing. A 1996 black Jeep Cherokee with gold trim stolen from H Odell Weeks Center. A 1982 Chevrolet pickup stolen from Pine Log Road residence. An apartment break in at University Parkway with electronics and items worth 1000 taken. A Langley home burned while under renovation with 16000 damage. A car stolen from Wire Road between June 26 and 28 after breakdown. value 12000.
Aiken County Animal Control reports a flood of cruelty cases amid near 100 degree heat. Three animal deaths in one day tied to lack of shelter and water. others suffer with flies and neglect. Harden urges calling 642-1537 and notes cruelty is a crime in South Carolina with possible fines or jail.
Fire officials in Aiken and North Augusta warn that most fireworks are illegal within city limits, with legal types limited to sparklers and small ground devices. They stress safety, advocate public displays, and note 5800 fireworks injuries last year, mainly from sparklers. advise adults handle fireworks and to follow labels, avoid indoors use, keep water handy, and never point at people or vehicles.
Downtown Development Association seeks 30,000 from the city to build a wrought iron gazebo honoring Harry Odell Weeks who led Aiken for 43 years. A 58,766 bid was approved, with 10,000 on hand and 20,000 more to come from a fundraiser. project would be downtown across Bee Lane and host public events.
A 38 foot hydrogen bus labeled H2Fuel will be demonstrated at the 1996 Summer Olympic Games in Atlanta. Components from multiple partners including Savannah River Site were sent for assembly and testing during the Games. Dignitaries will test drive to promote public acceptance of hydrogen as a clean safe transportation fuel.
Officials from the American Automobile Association expect a million travelers on highways for Independence Day, the most since 1988. Locally regular unleaded is about $1.07, below the statewide $1.15 average and cheaper than Memorial Day weekend.
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