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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1995
Page
9
More than 1100 students at North Augusta Elementary were briefly evacuated about 11 10 a.m. when smoke issued from the cafeteria ceiling. Fire officials found no fire and students re entered by 11 35 a.m. after inspection attributed to a faulty air conditioning unit.
Mrs Hammond celebrates as fireworks mark National Hospital Week and ducks retreat after earlier pond chase at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. Onlookers note her animal-loving sentiment and a passing driver teases about his car and dog bumper sticker.
The Aiken Standard acknowledges a tagging mistake in a May 13 Young Life Golf Marathon piece. The quote attributed to a participant stating we talk about lust and stuff was misidentified and has been corrected.
Aiken County Council meets to hear a proposed 39.7 million dollar FY 1996 budget. Officials note no tax increase, a 2.5 percent pay raise, and a reserve to stabilize cash flow and bond ratings. The plan funds library repairs and emergency center upgrades, with the general fund totaling 23.97 million and a 68 mill tax base.
InterMedia completes about 85 percent of a 6.5 million fiber optic system upgrade in Aiken County. By June 1 the entire system should be online at 450 megahertz, with potential 550 megahertz later. Current service ranges 300 to 400 megahertz, enabling 41 channels now and up to 70 with the upgrade. 678 miles of fiber will be installed, with occasional outages during work.
EMS crews in Aiken County often transport terminally ill patients to cancer centers and form strong bonds with them and their families. They offer support beyond transport, sending cards after deaths and arranging special wishes like trips to Disney World for a young patient.
Ms. Illinois Schroeder advises leaving fledglings on the ground during early summer while mother birds teach them to fly. She notes fledglings travel 28 to 48 hours from nest to full fledging and to monitor from a distance unless the bird is in immediate danger. If danger exists, contact appropriate help rather than handling the bird directly.
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