Burglaries and arson cases heard in court this week
Sam McCain and William Luchey pleaded guilty to third degree non-violent burglary after prying open a Clearwater trailer on June 16. They intended to steal a stove but took a metal drawer instead. Luchey wrecked the getaway vehicle. They received four years suspended to three years probation and $1,461 restitution to the trailer owner who urged them to burglarize only by day if they do so again.
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Sam McCain
William Luchey
Clearwater
Luckey
Court Roundup: Pleas in cases of abuse burglary and sex offender rule
Bertram Creech 42 pleaded guilty to incident and battery of a high and aggravated nature in a July 24 2009 arrest involving a 3 year old girl. He received five years suspended to probation without sex offender registration. Heather Knight 20 pleaded guilty to burglary third degree for a June 8 home burglary and was sentenced to three years suspended to one year probation with restitution of 1474 dollars. Calvin Tyler 30 pleaded guilty to failing to register as a sex offender for a 2003 peeping Tom offense and must biannually register starting July 2009, receiving one year and one day concurrent with probation violation.
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Bertram Creech
Creech
North Augusta
Papa John’s
Knight
Calvin Tyler
Tyler
Juvenile Pleads Guilty in Gloverville Porch Arson
A 17 year old pleaded guilty to arson in the third degree for setting fire to the front porch of a vacant home in Gloverville used as a drug house. Witnesses saw the minor and three other juveniles pour gasoline and flee. He received six years suspended on probation for two years plus $500 restitution and 80 hours community service under the Youthful Offender Act.
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Gloverville
Anna Dolianitis
Adolianitis
Aikenstandard.com
Cemetery seeks volunteers for upkeep hardships
Cemetery volunteers last worked on Memorial Day. Family efforts aren’t enough to keep grounds beautiful. Holland urged new recruits as funding comes from private contributions and annual fundraisers. Call 270-5247 or 215-8375 to volunteer.
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Holland
Church press release echoes 2007 Dillon death in Iraq
A Kansas group issued a message to local media similar to a 2007 press release after Marine Cpl. Matt Dillon, 25, of Aiken, died in Iraq from an IED in December. The church did not attend Dillon's funeral and no media invitation was evidenced. Staff writer Amy Banton contributed.
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U.S
Cpl
Matt Dillon
Aiken
Iraq
Dillon
Amy Banton
School board debates expulsion notice timing and new facilities plan
The board debated delaying a new disciplinary appeal procedure until parents are notified. Area 5 staff said some parents were informed when signing paperwork. The district approved a five year facilities plan with a North Middle School addition due July 2011 and a Jackson Middle School cafeteria project. A Ridge Spring Monetta High School expansion for 7th and 8th graders is planned for 2011 12.
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Wesley Hightower
Area 5
Randy Stowe
Stowe
North Middle School
Jackson Middle School
Ridge Spring-Monetta High School
Aiken Looks To Amend Tree Pruning Ordinance Provisions
City planners propose changes to pruning rules including distance limits for trees near freestanding signs and exemptions for Bradford Pear trees not on protected lists. Officials aim to clarify wording while preserving existing standards overseen by Horticulturist Tom Rapp. The ordinance dates to 1984 with amendments added in 1991 and 1999, and a council vote is anticipated.
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Commission
Bradford
Ed Evans
Tom Rapp
Busi
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