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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1985
Page
11
The Aiken County Council will hold a 7 pm work session to hear Eric Thompson from the Lower Savannah Council of Governments on zoning options. LSCOG and the Planning Department are asked to develop a fringe land protection proposal for Aiken and North Augusta. Meeting at 736 Richland Ave. W. in Aiken.
The Governor's Remediation Initiative awards 45 reading laboratories statewide with 4.5 million over three years. Aiken Midland Valley Ridge Spring Monetta South Aiken and Wa toener Salley each receive 20000 for reading. Silver Bluff gets 16500 for math. North Augusta and Silver Bluff seek funds. A Beech Island man, Laverne Joyner, 27, was arrested for kidnapping and grand larceny tied to a shoplifting spree. a Wal Mart guard chased the suspect to a nearby store then the car was stolen and later recovered. Joyner was arrested in Beech Island.
Warrenville Drug Store suffered a break in Friday night with unknown amounts of Valium and Darvocet taken. The burglar entered through the adjacent beauty salon and then breached the pharmacy wall. Sheriff Heath said most of the drugs were stolen and no arrests have been made.
Dr. Robert L. Shoup of NUS Corp Aiken facility urged ATC attendees that electronics will automate offices and raise literacy during the annual report dinner. He noted a shift toward skilled technicians and improved communications as essential for hiring and education.
Palmetto Federal Savings and Loan will begin public stock offering today under chairman John Cunningham. One million shares to be issued in the conversion from mutual to stock form, with initial price around $13 per share. Net proceeds expected near $12 million for general corporate purposes. Approximately 70 percent of stock subscribed by members, trading as PALM on NASDAQ. Assets as of Nov. 30 near $360 million.
The Aiken City Council postponed action on a recreational vehicle parking ordinance until January to allow more work on definitions and scope. Critics warn such rules could infringe rights and trigger lawsuits, while supporters stress preserving neighborhood aesthetics. Dorothy Sires leads Crosland Park residents pushing for limits.
Aiken County authorities press hot and heavy on the case of Jeremy Grice who vanished from his Russell Hills home between Bath and Beech Island on November 22. Sheriff Carrol Heath notes interviews and polygraph tests have driven the investigation and say a solution could come this week.
The Aiken Standard invites readers to nominate unselfish area residents for a December 24 feature. Send letters detailing the person and the good deed to P O Box 456 Aiken South Carolina 29802. Submissions must arrive by December 20.
The Valley Empty Stocking Fund Salvation Army and the Aiken Jaycees coordinate aid for families in Horse Creek Valley and surrounding areas. Donations and aid details including addresses pickup dates and toy shopping plans are provided to ensure food checks toys and clothing reach needy children this Christmas season.
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