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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1999
Page
2
Police chased a 38 year old man at a K Mart area after an indecent exposure incident and public drunkenness. In Lewes a van with several children was left unattended for over 30 minutes prompting investigation for possible child endangerment. A maple bed set disappeared from Palm Drive.
The Ninth St Mary’s Benefit Golf Classic at Woodside Plantation in Aiken drew 128 golfers and many volunteers to aid St. Mary Help of Christians Church. Monsignor Evatt received a $10,100 check from Steve Strohmeier and Pat Guy as winners were named and the event marked his monsignor anniversary.
The 1999 2000 district budget will be on the agenda for Tuesday’s 7 pm meeting at the district office 1000 Brookhaven Drive near Aiken Mall. A debate over authority to set tax rates is noted while private sessions cover sensitive matters. For details call 641 2428.
Beech Island marks its 13th Heritage Day with Civil War reenactments at Granville Plantation 3198 Atomic Road between Beech Island and Jackson. The event features 1840s house tours, crafts, live music, and a Downer era tribute with admissions free to the public. Cash prizes for student history projects announced.
Spartanburg group Imagine That brought an improvised show to the Aiken Boxing Club over the weekend. The teen oriented performance used skits about pregnancy expulsion and family tension to engage and inspire the young audience with messages against drugs and for respect and resilience.
North Augusta teams surpassed targets at the American Cancer Society event, with over 35 groups raising more than $48,840 in a 12 hour relay that began at 7 p.m. Friday May 21 as local middle school chorus sang to start the night.
The Survivors' Walk featured the "One Moment in Time" intro as luminaries totaling over 1600 honored or memorialized. Bands, games, and team members walking and skating filled the night as goals were set to raise money for the American Cancer Society. Co chairs Nancy Payne and Jimmie Crawford praised the event's outcomes.
Weather permitting crews will repair asphalt on Whiskey Road near the Fermata Club Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday. Traffic will run slow with lanes diverted as officials encourage using alternate routes to ease disruption.
The Lower Savannah region honors its Outstanding Older South Carolinian and adds a Volunteer Service Award. Event 2:30 pm Wednesday at the Aiken Area Council on Aging 159 Morgan St NW Aiken. Host: Aiken Area Council on Aging. Contact (803) 649 7981 for details.
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