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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1999
Page
2
Police blotter reports a juvenile struck a car and fled. Victim's description led officers to the juvenile at home, who admitted the hit-and-run and was taken into custody. A construction site on Walden Pond Court reported tool theft including a plunge router drill saber saw and other items.
A 55 year old Aiken man had his car damaged by asphalt slung from a milling machine at the Richland Avenue Laurens Street intersection. The company owning the machine agreed to pay damages. Milling work was to continue weather permitting with repaving planned in about two weeks.
Otis S. Walker II, 39, drowned when his boat sank about 300 feet from the dock on J Strom Thurmond Lake. He was alone and not wearing a life jacket. Walker was reported missing Friday night after his 19 foot boat capsized. The death is the eighth boating fatality in South Carolina this year.
Since Thursday a group of women met at the National Wild Turkey Federation Center in Edgefield to talk turkey and outdoor skills. The NWTF program aims to teach wildlife management and help participants learn in a supportive setting with new friends and hands on practice.
Maureen Simpson a native of Aiken will perform at Hopelands Gardens Summer Concert Series Monday at 7 pm. She studied voice at the University of South Carolina and trained at the Academy of Vocal Arts in Philadelphia. She has sung in operas by Mozart Puccini and Wagner and performed with ensembles across several states and Austria. The City of Aiken Parks and Recreation invites families to enjoy an evening of arts with picnic suppers welcome. Alcohol is not permitted. parking is at Rye Patch Reception Center or Green Boundary Club, handicap parking at Hopelands. Rain may relocate to Weeks Center Gym or a later date. For more information call 642-7648.
Several communities across South Carolina receive assistance to expand recreational activities. The state department outlines support to develop parks, programs, and facilities, aiming to boost local recreation opportunities and community health.
Corrections First Baptist Church on York Street at Richland Avenue in Aiken will host Son Castle Vacation Bible School in July 1923 from 9 a.m. to noon. The Aiken Standard notes corrections and a state grant of 258000 to seven communities, including 50000 for Langley Pond water program expansion in Aiken County.
At the Aiken Community Playhouse annual meeting, a new by law amendment requiring a two thirds vote for expenditures over 100000 was proposed by Mike Henrick and tabled after heated discussion. Members argued over governance and knowledge of operations ahead of a special July meeting. Heidi Sampson, 18, received a scholarship, while the ACP Youth Wing presented excerpts for performances at Hopeland Gardens.
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