LeDuc Named Aiken Public Works Director Amid Transitions
Roger P. LeDuc will become public works director for the city of Aiken starting Sept 15 1986 succeeding Wyatt Johnson. A native of Illinois and University of Illinois graduate he holds BS and MS degrees in civil engineering and is a registered professional engineer in South Carolina. He currently directs North Augusta public works and has worked as a consulting engineer in the Chicago area. LeDuc engages in North Augusta community life and United Methodist Church activities and is joined by wife Renee and their three children. Levi Green was named chief of the Silver Bluff Volunteer Fire Department with Gilbert Tutt as assistant chief former Chief John R. Kelly resigning April 30. The department will hold a barbecue on Aug 29-30 beside Cha vois Garage on U S 278 near Petticoat Junction with advance tickets at 3.50.
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Roger P. LeDuc
Aiken
Wyatt Johnson
Roland H. Windham
Illinois
LeDuc
University of Illinois
South Carolina
North Augusta
Metro Chicago
Levi Green
Silver Bluff
Gilbert Tutt
John R. Kelly
Kelly
Board of Commissioners
Chavous
U.S. 278
Petticoat Junction
Deputy Cleared After Radar Certification Dispute
Charles Terry Carter a former Clearwater police officer was acquitted of a speeding charge after a six person jury found that deputy N A Bodie lacked certification to operate a radar detector Carter defended himself and had served with the Aiken Department of Public Safety for about two years Bodie testified Carter was clocked at 55 mph in a 35 mph zone on June 24 in Clearwater
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Clearwater
Charles Terry Carter
Carter
Aiken
Bodie
The
Criminal Justice Academy
Stolen Jaguar and Tools Value Near Ninety Thousand
Aiken County reports show nearly 90 000 dollars in goods stolen over two days. A 1986 Jaguar valued at 60000 dollars was taken from a Belvedere home by two unknown suspects. Palmetto Nurseries lost 26675 dollars in machinery and tools including a Ditch Witch valued 18000 dollars. Two televisions and jewelry worth 1300 dollars were taken from a home on Abbeville Street.
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Victoria Drive
Belvedere
Aiken County
Sheriff’s Department
Abbeville Street
Aiken Department of Public Safety
McCormick Treated and Released After Wreck
Augusta report says Capt George McCormick was treated and released at Fort Gordon hospital after a collision on S C 19. Mary Alleen Slade of Edgefield, 58, braked in a wet spot causing hydroplaning and impact. Slade sustained bruises. McCormick had chest pains.
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Augusta
George McCormick
Fort Gordon
McCormick
S.C. 19
Mary Alleen Slade
Edgefield
Apartments Get Stop Work Order
North Augusta has issued a stop work order on a Audubon Circle apartment project blamed for sediment wash. County official J Michael Toole announced at the site noting the split jurisdiction and May start date. Residents report July damage with hay bales and silt screens in place. contractor Ben Campbell faces rapid correction to avoid further costs.
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Belvedere
Audubon Circle
North Augusta
Aiken County
J. Michael
Mike) Toole
Toole
Ben Campbell
Monroe
N.C
Paula Jones
Police Package Cars Carry Full Fire and Rescue Gear
Aiken Department of Public Safety vehicles are described as police packages equipped with gun and ammo, first aid kit, fire gear, and breathing apparatus. Each car includes a shotgun, side arms, a Halligan tool, hydraulic jumper cables, rain gear, lights, radios, spotlights, a prisoner screen, and emergency tools for various incidents.
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Aiken Department of Public Safety
J. Carrol Busbee
Busbee
Halligan
Cpl
David Willis
FMC Wins Defense Award For Competitive Purchasing
FMC Corp received the Competition-in-Contracting Award from the Defense Contract Administration Services Region in Atlanta for boosting competition and improving purchasing with sub contractors. Capt. S J Ligon presented the honor, noting FMC Aiken plant's top results among about 2,000 DoD suppliers in the Southeast.
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FMC Corp
Defense Contract Administration Services Region
Atlanta
S.J. Ligon
DCASA
FMC
Aiken
Burt Rubano
Rain Boosts Some Crops Amid Drought as Fall Hope Looms
Clemson Extension Service analyst Terry Mathis notes cotton offers the best chance if a mild fall arrives after extreme heat and drought. Soybeans depend on stand size, weeds hindered growth, and peanuts may fare well. Ridge growers still picking peaches from a season aided by May–August irrigation, yielding big fruit at good prices.
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Clemson Extension Service
Terry Mathis
Mathis
Richter
Ric) Vann
Vann
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Aiken Post
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