Augusta Council Divided Over River Route Plan
City council split with Earl Sasser and Lark W. Jones opposing the river route while Edward Ergle James Harris William L. Gray Ellen B. Smith and Mayor Thomas W. Greene supported it after audience input. Greene noted ongoing efforts to secure a grant swap to the railroad line from state and federal agencies and Congress. The meeting drew about 20 people as the panel approved a $4.3 million 1989 budget and a 0.98 mill tax levy, and began to abolish the Board of Health with first and second readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Sasser
Lark W. Jones
Edward ©. Ergle
James Harris
William L. Gray
Ellen B. Smith
Thomas W. Greene
Greene
S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Strom Thurmond
R.C
Butler C. Derrick
D-S.c
Board of Health
Community plant executive to retire after decades of service
A longtime plant official, Peters, who has held his position since 1984, plans to retire after a career spanning nearly four decades at the facility. He joined the plant after two years in other roles, contributing to reactor fuel design and containment systems.
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Conto
Peters
Center honors long serving council members at ATC event
Dr Blowers praised Miriam L Woodring and Ralph F Cullinan for years of service to ATC. Guest speaker Dr Clinton R Wolfe, manager at Savannah River Research Center, said the center will work closely with higher learning institutions to build a mutually beneficial relationship, noting educated employees are better workers.
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Miriam L
Mim) Woodring
Ralph F. Cullinan
ATC
Clinton R. Wolfe
Savannah River Research Center
Savannah River
Donations Help Guest House Keep Operating
Donations boost support for the Guest House, a temporary emergency housing site for homeless individuals and families in Aiken. Co-director Eula Johnson reports gifts including 300 from Dr. Clovis Pierce while ongoing needs persist. contact Eula Johnson, Art Dexter, or Audrey Corbett to contribute.
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Aiken Standard
Eula Johnson
Clovis Pierce
Art Dexter
Audrey Corbett
Junior Student Club Hosts Annual Holiday Fashion Show
The Junior Student Club at First Presbyterian Church in Aiken held its 40 plus year tradition of a Christmas fashion show in the Fellowship Hall. Julia’s Dress Shop supplied more than 40 outfits for 10 members to model while the club’s 25 women meet monthly for speakers and refreshments. Polly Durban is president and Mrs. Robert Wade chaired the event.
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First Presbyterian Church
Aiken
Genie Farmer
Julia’s Dress Shop
Julia's
Robert
Henri) Wade
Daughters of the First
Polly Durban
Joint effort preserves Aiken Volunteer Center continuity
The Chamber of Commerce of Greater Aiken and United Way of Aiken County jointly continue the Volunteer Center by publishing Wish and maintaining Volunteer Luncheon and Welcome Wagon programs. They will not form a separate agency and funding will mainly update Wishbook. the center, once denied agency status, aims to grow again.
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Chamber of Commerce of
Greater Aiken
United Way of Aiken County Inc
Chamber
United Way
Therr
June Murff
Volun
Aiken
The
Lynn H. Rubini
Chamber of Commerce
Technical Advances Give Surgeons New Medical Tools
Dr. Franklin Epstein told Aiken Rotarians that advances in neurological tech let neurosurgeons see beyond autopsy level viewing. He outlined MRI based, microscoped techniques that shorten recovery times and reveal issues along the nervous system, noting Aiken as one of three U.S. sites with such an operating room. Also announced is Lisa Bunn as December Student of the Month, and Rotary meets at Houndslake on Mondays at 12 45 p.m.
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Franklin M. Epstein
Aiken
Epstein
Robert D. Wade
HCA Regional Medical Center
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
New York Uni
Peter Bent Brigham
Massachusetts General Hospitals
Harvard Medical School
Lisa Bunn
Aiken School
George A. Dickey
Billy Bunn
Aiken Rotary Club
Houndslake Country Club
Ridge Spring council passes junk screen rule and faster trains
Ridge Spring approved an ordinance requiring junkyard screening and a second reading to increase train speed from 35 to 49 mph. The council corrected OSHA deficiencies, installed a street light near Ridge Spring Elementary, and heard a Ward area water line progress update. It also authorized a June National Guard civil disturbance exercise, applied for a state revitalization grant, and funded a first aid course for police and residents.
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Occupational Safety Health Administration
Hazzard Circle
Ridge Spring
Ward
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Gates
Pam Spears
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Martha Cathcart
Wes Smith
Carol Pearce
Bob McQuinn
Yenor
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