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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1997
Page
13
Social Inc presents Perfectly Social a manners course for sixth graders meeting at the Willcox Inn on Wednesdays from 5 to 6 pm on Sept 17 24 Oct 2 8 15 A seated dinner on Oct 15 5 30 7 30 pm includes the dinner fee 80 Beginners welcome contact Anne Perry or Judith Burgess for details
Police blotter reports multiple burglaries in Aiken County with a targeted home on Chesterfield Street NE dated Sept 16 and a mobile home on Breezeway Lane Sept 15 plus a church on Hernion Dairy Road Sept 14. Bloodhounds tracked a scent to a nearby residence. fingerprint evidence was collected. Suspect cooperation declined. investigation ongoing.
Information provided by Greg Paschal of Edward Jones reports the day’s closing stock activity. Financial figures, tickers, and market movements are summarized with emphasis on notable price changes and sector performance for the period ending September 16, 1997.
The Aiken County Board of Education held a 90 minute work session on new state graduation rules affecting ninth graders entering in 1997-98. Proposals include raising credits to 24 with extra math science and computer science units and foreign language or vocational additions. Other options include an eight to twelve plan and four 90 minute classes per day. The district may keep current plans. Ridge Spring Monetta already tests a seven period day.
Camden Riviere and coach Mark Devine from Preparatory School dominate a niche sport. Riviere, age 10, won the Under 12 British Championship, the first by an American, while Devine ranks sixth in the world and eyes the French Open and World Championship in Tasmania.
The New Ellenton City Council voted to draft a letter to City Attorney Francis T. Draine to restore property at the sewage treatment facility. Councilman Joe Gleaton alleged an April 19 1997 dig was done without council approval and safety controls, naming participants and claiming authority by the city attorney.
Gov David Beasley funds four grants in Aiken County aimed at curbing violence. The Cumbee Center to Assist Abused Persons receives 550,386 dollars to equip domestic abuse rape and stalking victims with an electronic warning system. A bracelet beeper alarm and cell phone alert help victims reach safety and contact authorities when the offender nears.
Citizens from Aiken County and surrounding areas gathered at the North Augusta Community Center to voice views on electric deregulation. State Representatives Cato and Meacham led the hearing as part of six statewide sessions on the Competitive Power Act H.3414. Local utility official Rusty Harris warned that rushing to deregulation could threaten affordable, reliable energy, drawing a parallel to airline deregulation.
The Competitive Power Act was introduced in February and sent to the Labor, Commerce, and Industry Committee for study. It suggests deregulating electric utilities allowing consumers to choose their electricity provider, signaling a shift similar to other commodity markets.
Gloria Staples, former Aiken Electric Cooperative trustee elected May 1995, sues the cooperative and board alleging unlawful termination. The suit seeks a declaratory judgment overturning the Aug. 28 decision and reinstating her seat, arguing bylaws changes cannot be applied retroactively and noting a 10 year employment gap requirement adopted at the May annual meeting.
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