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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 2000
Page
2
Calendar lists a 7 p.m. council meeting at Aiken Municipal Building followed by an 8 p.m. speech by author John Jakes at the USCA Etherredge Center. The items present regional government and a literary event at a university venue.
A burglary early this morning at an Aiken hotel resulted in about 100 dollars worth of food loss. An off duty bartender carried loot as officers arrived. An assault at a Richland Avenue motel left a New Ellenton teen and a 19 year old man involved. A purse with 400 dollars and food stamps was found in a department store lot. A marijuana arrest followed after a man returned with a cigarette. Three juveniles suspected in a shoplifting incident were apprehended and trespassed.
The Sunday lottery in Georgia reports Evening 3 9 1 with a play on Bash 3 4 1 7 2 4, Fantasy 5 numbers 4 10 15 20 25, and a 4 1 7 2 4 sequence. This brief recap notes the main draws and results from the latest game night.
Ground broke Thursday on a new SRP Federal Credit Union branch on Aiken south side. Officials touted this as the first step in a two state expansion, with plans for a 12th Rutland Drive location and two additional parcels at Pine Log Road plus Whiskey Road. The Silver Bluff Road facility will feature an eight lane drive through and a transparent kiddie corner, with privacy for staff offices and a closing Whiskey Road site after completion. Local officials praised the investment in Aiken.
SCETV and South Carolina Educational Radio present two programs to inform voters. The District Two congressional debate airs tonight at 9 PM with candidates Frederick, Taylor, and Moultrie. A Car Tax Referendum Forum Wednesday at 7 PM features Lt. Governor Peeler and others. Moderated by David Stanton. Viewers can call or email questions.
Bechtel Savannah River Incorated Construction personnel logged five million hours worked without a lost time injury earning their sixth Westinghouse Savannah River Company President's Safety Award. BSRI manager Bill Elkins praises the achievement as a rare two consecutive WSRC safety and excellence award, highlighting safe practices and future site missions.
Tickets for the Salute to the Horse in Aiken extend sales for gala on Oct 26 at Chime Bell Station and polo on Oct 29. Gala and package prices listed with outlets including the Aiken Chamber of Commerce and local saddlery. Proceeds fund irrigation at Winthrop Polo Field and a replica of Aiken’s passenger railroad station.
The Downtown Association will open a haunted house at 507 Georgia Ave in North Augusta for Halloween season. It runs Thursday to Saturday November 19 to 21 and Thursday to Sunday October 26 to 29 from 7 pm to 9 pm with a five dollar admission. Donations from local businesses are requested and items such as old mattresses refrigerators body parts and black fabric are sought. Drop offs are at North Augusta Tire Com muniGraphics or the Haunted House. For information call Tracy or Mark Hooks at 278 7217 or 279 0082.
South Carolina invites citizens to review proposed textbooks and instructional materials in subjects from art and languages to science and vocabulary. Items will be displayed at 25 sites statewide through November 10 with citizen comment forms available at each location. Local review sites include USCA curriculum lab and the USC Columbia Wardlaw Room.
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