28 Apr 1982
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1982
Page
1
The America Cup polo tournament continues with games at Powder House Field on Powder House Road near Clark Field. Tennessee won yesterday’s match. Consolation finals set for Saturday and the finals for Sunday at 3 p.m. Admission is 2.50 dollars.
An audience at the Joy of Living luncheon heard Rev. A K Carter recall remarks from his congregation. A visiting minister faced a half empty pew and whispered to the regular pastor. The pastor admitted the word had spread anyway and shared a tale of a sweet elderly woman praising his sermons each week.
Aiken County Council heard a proposal for a new step grade pay system by consultant Gil Trapp. The plan would create grades with 3 percent merit raises earned by performance and approved by supervisors, department heads, and the county administrator, costing about 175000 dollars to implement.
Beech Island budget advisory panel presents a 38 page report urging emphasis on instructional programs and maintenance for 1982 83. The group recommended tax millage and ongoing public input with a goal to improve confidence in the district budget process. Board chair Clifton Williamson said a formal response will come May 11, with Dr. Robert Pascal noting agreement may vary.
Aiken County committee advocates budget priority for school facility upgrades and strengthening instructional resources. Proposals urge principal and teacher empowerment, reduced administrative work, higher teacher salaries, more planning time, annual administrator evaluations, targeted programs for slow learners, and thorough testing analysis to compare with peers and national norms.
Mary Annie Johnson at 19 blends youth with expertise in auctioneering. Trained by her father Robert A. Johnson, she began at age nine and gave her first solo performance at 11 for the Federation of the Blind. She holds an apprentice license and hosts Friday and Sunday auctions, aiming for the colonel level after 80 hours of practice.
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