23 Oct 2001
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 2001
Page
1
South Carolina health department aims to shield its certified anthrax lab from budget cuts, with the governor and a House leader asserting the unit’s importance. The visit spotlights state preparedness and regional capabilities in handling dangerous pathogens.
South Carolina coach Lou Holtz hopes the 12th ranked Gamecocks can upset No 9 Tennessee, which has a perfect 10-0 home record against SC in SEC play. Holtz questions whether the Volunteers will take the game seriously, noting conference stakes and past margins.
Kathryne H Shipman Noh Augusta Dorothy C Trogdon Columba John Wesley Williams listed in a local death notices column. Details of dates and funeral arrangements not provided.
Aiken City Council approved on a 5 to 0 vote a millage rate cut from 79 mills to 71 mills after the reassessment of real property in Aiken County. Assistant City Manager Bill Huggins said the reduction keeps tax collections within state law limits as the city prepares to mail 2001 2002 tax bills by mid November.
Deaths of two postal workers prompt health officials to test mail workers from 36 D C post offices and place thousands on antibiotics. Washington Mayor Williams tested. nine people with suspicious symptoms monitored. Officials caution more than one contaminated letter may have passed through the system.
Aiken County adds a safe kid friendly area at the fair with attractions including a safari train and Wacky Shack. Warren Lucas, the fair’s operations manager, praises early reactions and notes the space is set apart from the larger rides for family rest areas and child oriented fun.
Aiken resident Larry Melvin, 88, of Cumbee Trail Road, died at the scene in a head on collision Monday on Wire Road. Passenger Alyce Jay, 11, died hours later in the PICU at the Medical College of Georgia, according to Tim Carlton, coroner's office chief deputy.
The Still Magnolias calendar has sold over half its stock as demand from across the country grows. A second press run may be necessary, with a decision expected early in November. Anna Dangerfield, committee treasurer, notes strong sales in the Aiken area.
Aiken City Manager Roger LeDuc remains at home after tests at ARMC on Sunday and Monday. Mayor Fred Cavanaugh said LeDuc, admitted Sunday for general body pain, would undergo further testing on gall bladder and stomach. Awaiting results, council members prayed for his recovery.
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