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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1988
Page
19
Police log from Aiken Public Safety covers incidents from 7 am December 1 to 7 am December 2 with two vandalism cases one theft one threat one disorderly conduct and one disturbance reported. Arrests include Tillman Buster Key 57 of Banks Mill Road Freddie Bernard Middleton 29 of 56 Vaucluse Road and Raymond Hollinsworth 35 of 200 Horry Street.
Public Safety Department lists a case involving Robert Lee Bassett, 23, of 1412 Grove Apt North Augusta with offenses for driving under suspension and fraudulent check between Nov 30 and Dec 1. Authorities reference the North Augusta area incident and associated charges.
Sheriff department logs Dec 1 to Dec 2 record ten incidents including seven domestic disputes, four threats, two burglaries, two larcenies and one grand larceny. Arrests include Duane Davenport reckless driving and open container, Ricky Hunt public drunk, and Wesley Key contempt of family court with several other charges. South Carolina Highway Patrol notes intoxication arrests and vehicle violations.
Happier programs by the American Legion Graniteville L B C Lions Club and volunteers fund groceries and toys for children in Graniteville Langley Clearwater and nearby areas. Donations flow to multiple P O boxes and groups including The Valley Empty Stocking Fund and Aiken Jaycees with 50 shopping trips planned for needy kids and a post shop party. Secret Santa seeks sponsors for 600 plus children while Salvation Army reports over 14000 raised for food and toys with gifts list and donor totals updated.
A school advisory panel reviews the Sex Respect text amid controversy over its language and approach. Mrs. Johnson warns the material could indoctrinate rather than educate, while Susan Swanson defends context and questions the accuracy of quoted passages.
The proposal would have the county public works handling grading and ditching with the S C Highway Department overseeing the bid and paving. Sen. Moore said the Aiken County Council must ensure rights of way are acquired and state standards met. District 1 Councilwoman Kathy Rawls is a high priority, per Sen. Nikki Setzler. The Delegation pledged Parks and Recreation funds for North Augusta and Aiken, despite some opposition. The county will get 12 682 for a Harrison Caver Park basketball court. Aiken Library playground equipment and tables receive 3 040. North Augusta gets 4 717 for playground items. Land in eastern county sought. Setzler urged action on Lovick Mims project. Edgefield hospital finances discussed after a 915 000 bond infusion to keep it running pending management changes.
A seller describes durable, safe fabric dinosaurs including a pteranodon with ceiling hanging lines and other plush creatures. Mrs. Riekhof notes earlier brown versions were unpopular, now four colors red green blue yellow dominate with red white striped dinosaurs suited for Christmas.
Officials from the Department of Health and Environmental Control rechecked Beverly Inc owned Aiken Nursing Home after a study found drug distribution problems. A new pharmacy program corrected the issues, and administrator Dwayne Edwards said facilities would be more prepared for future inspections.
The district displays curriculum review materials at 843 Edgefield Ave NW as a committee holds a public input meeting at Ridge Spring High School on December 6 at 7 p.m. Last night two speakers were Andy Windham and Mary Jo Thomas of the Wagener Junior Women's League. Windham criticized sex education in schools as eroding morality while Thomas supported the committee's eventual decision.
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