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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1997
Page
6
Barry Johnson chairman for District 15 of the Special Olympics receives a check from the local Knights of Columbus chapter. The scene reflects fundraising support and community backing for the program. Page reference noted as 8A.
The Aiken Standard shared in the School Bell Award from the South Carolina Education Association for sustained positive education coverage. Also honored were WJBF TV Augusta WCBD radio Florence and the Spartanburg Herald Journal.
A new addition to The Alley’s Yellow Bike program is a stationary exercise bike mounted in the rack. The device is non riding and offers a simple pedal workout rather than transportation. It may attract curious riders while remaining stationary.
Controversy over race and employment at Savannah River Site prompts criticism from former DOE official Larry Brown and Westinghouse workers. Protesters accuse withholding promotions and unfair practices while DOE official Hank Harris notes declining complaint numbers. NAACP chapter leaders plan meetings as discussions continue.
Irene Russaw seeks about 3 million dollars in a civil suit in Aiken claiming neglect by the Coalition to Assist Abused Persons CAAP now the Cumbee Center to Assist Abused Persons in protecting Sabrenia Rouse Neal who was killed by her husband George Neal in the attorney's offices on April 19 1995 The suit represents Neal's children Tamika Bennie and Christopher Rouse Mrs Russaw is their guardian The defense sought dismissal but Judge Pleicones declined and a full hearing is planned unless a settlement is reached
Jennifer Becker of Aiken is marrying Douglas Barrett in Forsyth Park Savannah on St Patrick s Day. The ceremony by an Irish judge will be followed by a reception at the Desoto Hilton with Beckers and Barrett families from New Jersey and Utah. Green grits amuse locals as Aiken visitors join the celebration.
A modern electoral grievance letter mimics the old bedbug reply used by Champ Clark on the ACL era. The piece recalls long lines, complex constitutional amendments, and chaotic polling as an irate voter is scolded while officials distance themselves from blame. For years the writer waited for such a revival as chaos following the November 5 election is recounted.
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