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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1987
Page
11
The Jackson Town Council meets tonight at 7 in the Town Hall at 129 Charles St. for a second reading of an ordinance to transfer funds within the town budget. They will also submit names for the Planning and Zoning grievances committee and discuss tort liability for volunteer firefighters and possible annexation of land on Highway 5.
The Aiken County Council Administrative Committee meets today at 9 30 p m in the County Council Building 736 Richland Ave W Aiken The agenda includes funds distribution with the Consolidated School District a Mattie C Hall Health Care Center expansion status an ortho mapping project contract an architectural contract for the Nancy Carson Library project and an intergovernmental agreement with Wagener for tax collection.
Jacqueline Dean twenty of Aiken was arrested Monday on charges of petit larceny after allegedly attempting to steal three lingerie items valued at thirteen dollars fifty nine cents from a local discount store.
Calvary Cemetery on Gregg Highway in Aiken reports a cedar tree stolen near the holiday season. The item valued at 140 dollars was taken Monday, with other recent thefts in the city and county totaling about 450 dollars. Two cars at the public works complex were broken into, with stereos and speakers stolen and interior damage noted on a Jaguar. A Beech Island auto break in and a motel tenant departure without a key were also reported.
An Aiken driver told authorities that a green Dodge van traveling south on York Street near S C 118 swerved into his lane and forced him onto the sidewalk. The collision damaged two tires on the car.
Aiken proclaims December 7 to 11 as Anti Shoplifting Week with public school visits to raise awareness of legal consequences. The proclamation notes the holiday season as a peak for shoplifting and urges prosecution as a deterrent for businesses.
ATC president Paul L Blowers praised a 5 percent enrollment rise and new facilities at a Houndslake Country Club annual report event. The college opened a first of its kind Child Development Center and a new student lounge funded by local foundations and the county. Blowers cited plans for expanded transfer options including an Associate in Science degree to broaden career pathways.
Saluda feature on White Acre Farm owner Tony Riddle who raises turkeys for Louis Rich. The farm processes thousands daily, with turkeys housed in long sheds and poults in separate brooder houses. Riddle recounts diversification away from row crops and details contract farming and local supply lines.
Contributions from Salvation Army kettle and mail campaigns aid less fortunate families. Funds buy gifts for nursing home residents and prisoners, with kettles at area stores and drive dates in December.
Local readers are urged to contribute to the Christmas Fund as contributions flood in across the community. The appeal emphasizes support for families in need this holiday season and notes drive totals reported on Page 10B.
Merchants report items like Baby Heather a talking Mattel doll with a 350 word vocabulary and remote control cars as top sellers. Buyers include dads ordering multiple cars and adults seeking microwaves and televisions. Ghostbusters toys and bright color jogging suits also sell well.
Dr. Jack L. Ratliff at HCA Aiken Regional Medical Centers completed the first hepatic artery implant for chemotherapy in a cancer patient on November 23. The procedure delivers chemotherapy directly to the liver's main artery allowing the patient to continue daily activities, with effectiveness reported in studies though not reducing all side effects.
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