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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1997
Page
9
The Aiken County Sheriff's Office investigates a Monetta death on Sawyer Road near 8 p.m. A neighbor found the victim outside the mobile home and EMS notified authorities. The victim’s identity and cause of death are being withheld. SLED assisted at the scene.
Applications are being accepted for the 1997 98 Leadership Aiken County class. Forms are available from the Aiken Chamber of Commerce North Augusta Chamber of Commerce Midland Valley Chamber of Commerce or Joan Wilson assistant county administrator. Completed forms must be received by Joan Wilson by July 1 1997. The program includes a three day retreat at Camp Gravatt October 5 7 and monthly meetings for nine months to explore issues facing Aiken County.
The Aiken Standard corrects an earlier Thursday edition error by noting the medallion will not be issued until September. The newspaper regrets the omission and provides the updated timing for issuance.
Information provided by Greg Paschal of Edward D Jones. Stocks closed on June 5 1997 with mixed results and financials detailed by the broker. Edward D Jones analyst Greg Paschal supplied the data and commentary for investors.
An art show dinner featured elk slices passed off as beef. Hunter Duncan Ruther Furd supplied the meat, misleading guests who believed they were eating rare roast beef from Anne Latti More's event.
The state Court of Appeals hears arguments in a 1995 citizens suit over New Ellenton's 5 million sewer bond issue. Plaintiffs claim lack of referendum violated the rights of residents while defendants include Daniel McLeod Jr and the McNair firm. The town disowned the case, with prior judge ruling the suit timely.
Hundreds attended the second annual National Cancer Survivor's Day cookout at Aiken Regional Medical Centers on the campus. Survivors including Janice Hoy Melanie Baker Betty Vickers and Glenn Gilbody shared stories of early diagnosis and treatment improving survival. Medical staff Dr. Geotowski and Dr. Ahmad Gill praised the gathering as proof cancer can be survivable.
The Department of Energy Savannah River Operations Office selected Systematic Management Services, Inc. and Enterprise Advisory Services, Inc. for consolidated technical and administrative contracts. The three year awards may extend, totaling up to 50 million dollars, covering tasks from environmental statements to janitorial and IT support. Current contractors will continue until their terms end.
Aiken County Career Center held its completers ceremony at Aiken Technical College drawing hundreds of family and friends. Carpentry student Timothy Maze Adams of Midland Valley High was named student of the year with eight other top honorees receiving the Vernon R. Ford Scholarship for 1997 98. AS for plans Adams will finish training in the National Guard then pursue further study at ATC while Dr. Frank Roberson urged graduates to seize opportunities and not sleep through the years ahead.
Authorities warn residents after two Nigerian origin letter scams offered millions for helping with an international money transfer. Capt. Randy Mosley notes no bank details were shared, but the risk of fraud remains high as letters cite a confidential transfer and Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation as background.
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