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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1996
Page
9
The City of Aiken loaned five bicycles from its yellow bike program to the recently arrived Australian Equestrian Olympic Team for a two week stay. Team members planned city tours to explore the town and enjoy southern summer weather during their visit.
Community Pulse notes the Bell South Yellow Pages list over 190 churches in the Aiken area representing more than 41 denominations. The item highlights religious diversity and the breadth of church options available to residents.
Closing prices as of 7 9 96 show BellSouth Carolina First Dupont Ford General Electric General Motors Kimberly Clark Coca Cola Nations Bank Fiberglas PALFED SCANA ATST Wachovia Westinghouse and other names with varying fractional changes. Information provided by Smith Barney The Robinson.
The Aiken Standard notes a Tuesday 1A correction about a television listing. It states the Major League Baseball All-Star game was televised on Augusta’s WAGT TV Channel 26, and the paper regrets the error.
The Aiken Planning Commission approved a revised horse ordinance for council review after a two year dispute between Lucy Knowles and W C Jackson. The plan bars commercial stables by right in residential areas, requires council approval, and preserves existing owners via a grandfather clause. The HD zone would include the Aiken Training Track and Whitney Polo Field with minimum lot sizes increasing to three acres for RIS zones, and a Salvation Army project for a gymnasium, group home, and Boys and Girls Club on Laurens Street.
Schofield Middle School parents discussed hopes for the next principal after Rosie Berry’s promotion. Aiken County officials urged input as 22 parents, in a 45 minute meeting at the school, highlighted discipline and communication as priorities and praised Berry’s tenure.
UPS awarded Beverly Moody and David May from PostNet on Whiskey Road a three day all inclusive trip to Atlanta for the Olympics. Their center was one of eight worldwide to win based on international shipments. They will fly Delta to Atlanta with two events daily and a dinner with other winners.
Savannah River Site manager Mario Fiori received a writ ten reprimand from the Department of Energy for allegedly helping his daughter secure a job in the SRS Ecology Laboratory. The July 3 letter follows a federal investigation citing unethical conduct and raises questions about possible further action by SRS leadership.
Dive Alert Network, a Duke University affiliate nonprofit, provides dive emergency aid and public guidance on dive medicines and injuries. Dive Unlimited sponsors Sunday fund raiser at Prime Point Lake Springs Park from 9 am to 3 pm with dive rounds at 20 and 30 dollars, gear donated by local vendors. Contact Dive Unlimited at 649-3483 for more information.
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