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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1983
Page
3
A weekend and weekly schedule lists recurring gatherings in Augusta and Aiken. Activities include dance and chat groups, study circles, cycling club rides, horse racing hall events, family planning clinics, health screenings, and council meetings. Email contact offered for event notices with Judy Hoffmeyer at Aiken Standard.
Wagener Town Council will meet Monday at 7 30 p m at Town Hall on Park and Earle Streets to discuss municipal matters.
An Aiken man identified as 56 year old George Watson Williams was found dead Thursday afternoon at his Kalmia Circle residence. He died from a gunshot wound between 3 and 4 pm according to Aiken County Coroner Sue Townsend. Foul play is not suspected.
Mike Strickland assistant city manager told the Aiken Kiwanis Club that good services cost money and that citizens expect competent personnel. He cited starting salaries for a public safety officer at 13000 and a water plant operator at 11600, praised the five city departments and noted water capacity upgrades at Shaws Creek, while warning of future issues like Whiskey Road access and double taxation amid pending tax relief discussions.
Local government and industry leaders gather to discuss options for Aiken County’s economic recovery. The session, hosted by the South Carolina Employment Security Commission and the State Chamber of Commerce, launches a statewide program and will be held at 2 p.m. at the Lower Savannah Council of Government office on Wagener Road.
The Aiken Department of Public Safety investigates vandalism at James Hurl's home on the 200 block of Dexter Street in Aiken. The incident occurred Wednesday night and left nearly all contents ruined including a stereo TVs lamps vases mirrors and furniture.
North Augusta city council plans a third reading on a new method for utility billing at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall Buena Vista Avenue. The agenda also includes a first reading for selling city property at 527 Georgia Ave and a resolution to accept a deed of dedication for the Curtis Drive extension.
Jackson election opens May 3 with three candidates filed and more expected. Former council member Les Sims seeks public works commissioner while Catherine Hiatt and Russell McKinney aim to buy council seats. Incumbent John C. Lewis not seeking re election. Mayor Earlie Helms and others undecided. Qualifications set as 30 for council 60 for mayor 90 for works commissioner.
USC School of Medicine seeks twin pairs where one or both have cancer to study environmental causes. Dr. Thomas Mack invites interested twins or those knowing twins to contact the Aiken Chapter of the American Cancer Society or call 1-800-421-9631. Write to Inter national Twin Study USC School of Medicine Los Angeles CA 90033.
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