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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1987
Page
13
Aiken County sheriff's deputies report a 2:30 a m home invasion in Beech Island. A black male entered through a bedroom window, threatened with a knife, raped the woman, and stole $60. Suspect described as in his 20s, about 6 feet 2 inches, 160 pounds, glasses, short GI haircut, clean shaven. Investigation ongoing.
Aiken County Administrator W. Scott Barnes is listed as patient at HCA Aiken Regional Medical Center. Hospital spokesman Jay Jones says there is no information available on Barnes’s condition.
A Wal Mart clerk Jenny Oberstreet was treated and released from HCA Regional Medical Centers after being pushed to the floor and struck in the head while stopping a shoplifter. The incident report notes two Kodak VR 35 cameras a Pioneer VSX 200 receiver and two gold chains stolen. ADPS continues to investigate.
The Aiken Kiwanis Club voted unanimously to admit women, aligning with Kiwanis International changes that let local clubs decide membership. New members must be invited by current members and the club meets Thursdays at 1 p.m. at Houndslake Country Club. Stan Black is president. A burglary attempt at Widener Arms and Tackle was deterred by a motion alarm. ADPS responded and found ceiling tiles on the floor and an attic entry via a roof vent. investigation ongoing.
Jackson Town Council holds a special 7 PM meeting at Town Hall 129 Charles St to discuss election of a mayor pro tem after an emergency session elected Kenneth Ellis. Mayor Mason J. Rollo did not attend the session.
Wilbur Smith and Associates led a public session on Aiken's comprehensive growth plan for the southeast area urging continued single family housing and noting adequate current commercial uses. They highlighted traffic fixes for Pine Log and Silver Bluff intersections and debated Whiskey Road options including one way and bypass proposals amid concerns about Laurens Street through Hitchcock Woods.
The Aiken County Planning Commission opposed flag lot subdivisions two months in a row with two approving final plots for flag lots. Chairman James Baggott urged eliminating flag lots as substandard engineering while attorney Dennis Gmerek agreed to study when a private driveway becomes a public road. Final plots were approved for Greenbriar while Raines Estates remained tabled pending location clarity. A road name change from John Bates Road to McKeown Road drew debate and resident input.
Jesse G. Smith III becomes administrator at HCA Aiken Regional Medical Centers succeeding John Strickland. The former Augusta resident grew up in Augusta and will guide the hospital through evolving care models and AIDS-related protection measures. Smith emphasizes consensus building among doctors, staff, and insurers.
Helping Hands Inc an agency of United Way in Aiken County will build a larger emergency shelter to care for up to 30 children for 90 days. Exec Director Juanita New says the new facility built by Stewart Builders will include dorms bathrooms dining room kitchen and a director's room.
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