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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 20, 2000
Page
3
Fire departments from Aiken County and nearby agencies helped contain a wildfire that started as small flames and grew to a 40 foot wall of flame in dry May conditions. Rowland warned residents to avoid outdoor burning as Aiken County faces drought. The city also reminded residents that outdoor burning is prohibited within city limits.
New York mayor Rudolph Giuliani drops out after a call from Rudolph Giuliani to George W. Bush saying he is quitting. Bush meets supporters in Hopkinsville Kentucky and says he understands Giuliani faced a tough decision. Rep Rick Lazio then announces his entry for the GOP nomination amid Pataki’s backing and Lazio’s prior Senate plans.
The Aiken Department of Public Safety issued a Friday afternoon notice reminding residents that outdoor burning is prohibited within city limits. ADPS asks residents to help prevent fires that could cause property damage or loss of life as the drought continues into next month.
The North Augusta Jacket Regiment marching band accepted an invitation to perform at the 2000 Peach Bowl in Atlanta. They will compete in a Dec 28 band contest, march in the Peach Bowl Parade on Dec 29, and the North Augusta Winds will join a Dec 30 band competition.
Nearly 100 cancer survivors took the first lap at North Augusta High School track for Relay for Life 2000. Dana Dimsdale and Kelly Caruso led the procession, followed by more than 30 teams and hundreds of attendees overnight. Donations stood at about $33,000 before the event, with a $50,000 goal.
Ms. Farmer notes a lively all night Relay for Life with luminary candle lighting at 10 pm and a sit down post lap dinner by Aramark. Sponsors include Aiken Regional Medical Centers and Aiken High School as volunteers and teams rally to surpass last year’s total, with about 94000 already donated by 7 30 pm Friday. Donations remain open by mail to the American Cancer Society in Aiken 29802 or via the local ACS office.
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