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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1987
Page
12
Burnet town council approved a staggered term ordinance to limit council seats up for election to two of four every two years. After April 1988 two members will serve two-year terms and two four-year terms, then all will be four-year terms. A drought ordinance was enacted and a town well to be repaired.
The Aiken County Planning Commission will not meet Thursday night. The next regular meeting is set for January 21 at 8 p.m.
The Aiken County Department of Social Services board will meet at 5 30 p m Thursday at the food stamp office 291 Beaufort St No agenda has been released yet.
Hollie Bunch Chestnut 30 of Charleston died after a fight with Patrolman Roudro Gourdine in the booking area at Charleston Police Department. Gourdine is charged with involuntary manslaughter and released on a $5,000 bond. An autopsy may determine cause of death.
J Gordon and Mary L Douglas Jr of Millbrook New York purchased the 214 year old John Fullerton House at 15 Le gare St Charleston for 1.1 million from Temple S Carr Records in the Charleston County Register show the deal. Realtor Thomas Bennett of Ann Green Co said the Douglases intend to live there as a single family home. Built in 1773 by Scottish immigrant John Fullerton the house features native brick pine and cypress and ornate window casings on the first and second floors.
Donald Lee Mitchum 37 of Route 7 died when his tractor-trailer collided with a flatbed truck at the S C 302 and S C 4 intersection. Alfred Davis 29 of Vance faces reckless homicide charges and remains jailed on a 5000 bond. Davis drove for J P Bo zard Co. and Mitchum worked for Angelica Health Care Services Group.
The Surasky family prepares for Hanukkah with an eight candle menorah and a banner greeting at their home. Aaron Surasky explains the meaning of the eight lights while his father Stephen cites Hanukkah as a non biblical, home centered celebration tied to historical defeats of Antiochus IV.
The Adath Yeshuran Synagogue will host a Hanukkah party at 6 30 p m on Saturday December 19 in the center below. The event features menorah lighting and games as part of the celebration.
An Aiken County jury begins deliberations in the murder trial of Earlean Bush 25 accused of fatally stabbing Abraham Adams 42 with a hunting knife in a violent domestic disturbance at Bushs home. Bush said the stabbing was to defend herself and she feared Adams who she said would kill her.
Aiken County Council failed to approve a $50,660 grant for Belvedere Dixie Youth Park as four Republicans backed the measure and four Democrats opposed. The 4 4 tie ended the motion, prompting Councilman Eugene A Duckett to leave angrily after the vote. The dispute referenced a prior $30,000 allocation from two years earlier and possible grant funding.
Christmas fund drives in Aiken County raise 28474.80 for needy families via The Salvation Army kettle and mail appeal. Funds buy gifts for nursing home residents and inmates, with kettles at local shopping centers and area stores. Donations may be mailed to The Salvation Army, P O Box 439, Aiken 29801. The Valley Empty Stocking Fund collects in Clearwater Graniteville and Langley on Dec 17 18 with multiple PO Boxes for sending gifts. The Aiken Jaycees sponsor a Christmas Shopping Tour for underprivileged children ages four to 11 chosen by Social Services, with donations to The Christmas Shopping Tour c/o The Aiken Jaycees, P O Box 707, Aiken 29802.
The Aiken Planning Commission backed a zoning amendment to allow diverse uses in historic houses while preserving their character. Conditions include limited density, exterior changes allowed if the structure remains on the National Register, no extra paving, and required public notice and Historic Aiken Foundation letters. Joye Cottage may be divided into six units.
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