05 Mar 1995
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1995
Page
1
The Aiken Standard previews how Aiken County plans to diversify its economy amid Savannah River Site cutbacks. Readers are invited to submit community projects to Economic Diversity, P.O. Box 456, Aiken, S.C. 29802.
A 27 year old woman in Columbia is diagnosed with necrotizing fasciitis, a lethal form of streptococcus infection. Doctors at Richland Memorial Hospital treat her with oxygen therapy after the infection began as an ear infection and spread to both legs despite antibiotics. The strain is described as rare and not increasing public risk.
Obituary notices for Vernon R Ford of Aiken Mary F Pennington of Graniteville and C Bruce Snap Smith of Batesburg Leesville summarize their deaths and memorial details as listed on Page 6A. The notices name the individuals and provide basic biographical and service information per standard obituary format.
In Aiken County churches brace for potential 4200 Savannah River Site layoffs. St. Mary Help of Christians back Deacon John Klein estimates a 3.1 million parish center cost risking 1000 active families including many SRS workers. Rev Richard Swift ministers Cedar Creek Church with services at New Generations Day.
Citizens Park in Aiken opened on Saturday despite cold rain with hundreds touring the 75 acre site. The multi purpose facility features five playing fields an observation tower a concession stand a pro shop and ample parking as soccer and softball tournaments drew crowds.
Experts say the debt may be solved by higher property taxes. A 90 to 100 mill tax hike could be needed to cover monthly bond shortfalls. Current 70 mill levy yields about 220 000 to 225 000 yearly, while sewer receipts bring 12 000 to 13 000 monthly. Mayor Randy Shaw was indicted. legal fights continue over mandatory sewer hookups.
In Columbia Republicans show signs of a divisive race as no sitting president campaigns. A donor straw poll reveals Phil Gramm leading, Lamar Alexander strong, and Bob Dole third, underscoring a fractured buildup to the March 2 1996 primary.
Epic Brass performs at First Presbyterian Church in Aiken in formal white tuxedos. Seventh grader Scott Miller practices tuba in a sound proof room, under coach Everette Noel who demands perfection. Local musicians lament few venues for younger bands while noting improvement for adult groups.
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