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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1996
Page
1
A new gallery opened downtown on Sunday September 29 1996 drawing attention from local residents and visitors. The opening featured storefront displays, a reception, and works by regional artists. The event placed the venue among downtown cultural offerings this season.
A brief sports note lists Clemson Wake Forest Mississippi State Florida State UNC Ohio State Notre Dame Penn State Wisconsin Florida and Kentucky with reference to details on page 1B, signaling upcoming coverage and matchups.
Aiken and Barnwell counties may be asked to temporarily take waste from eight counties for a regional landfill at the Savannah River Site while the Three Rivers Solid Waste Authority plans the project. Extensions allow current landfills to operate until Three Rivers opens. The $15 million site would cover 1100 acres, process about 200000 tons annually for 50 years, with 300 acres in self contained cells. opening now targeted for September 1997 after July plan slips.
Obituary notices list Janet Ross Bolin of Elgin Janet Davis Galloway of Aiken Minnie Mae Childs Galloway of Salley and Charles H Young of Osierfield. Page 9A items reflect local deaths and brief family notes across several South Carolina towns.
On May 17 1996 Aiken Regional Medical Centers admitted the first patient to its new Heart Center marking the start of a full service program. Dr Dieter Voegele has performed all 42 surgeries and the unit expects continued growth as the center streamlines and expands services. Patients aged 40 to 82 stayed two to six days, with performance tracking toward the first anniversary.
John Kozur survived a heart attack on May 11 and became the first patient in Aiken Regional Medical Centers the new full circle Heart Center. He trusted the facility to provide the best care as the unit opened. He said he did not hesitate to undergo surgery as the first patient.
At 21, Kelly Hagens is the youngest Red Cross Disaster Human Service System volunteer in Aiken and among the nation’s youngest. She is drawn by adrenaline and a strong sense of patriotism after volunteering the day after the Oklahoma City bombing and recalling the Challenger disaster.
The state Elec tion Commission explains that a No vote relaxes Sunday opening rules and a Yes vote keeps current restrictions. County councils may still modify hours by ordinance even if blue laws are eased, with alcohol sales exempt. Sen. Jackson and Sen. Courtney sponsored the measure.
United States abstains in a United Nations Security Council vote as a resolution calls on Israel to close a tunnel tied to four days of clashes in Jerusalem. The vote with 72 dead and Palestinian civilian protections urged, marks U S opposition to bringing the dispute to the council.
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