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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1990
Page
1
Marguerite C Grotte of Brooklyn has attended Rugby Congregational Church every week since 1914 except for one snowstorm morning in 1917. She will receive a 75th year attendance pin as deacon emeritus Richard A Ebbitt notes her record.
South Carolina Electric & Gas must install yellow ball markers along its Isle of Palms power line to deter bird strikes. The Army Corps of Engineers approved the move after a Fish and Wildlife Service recommendation to amend the permit for the nearly finished 3.8 million project. SCE&G says markers harm scenery but will comply. markers spaced 200 feet apart on the 242 mile line.
Obituary notices announce deaths of Ellen Rodgers Cramer of Saluda Pauline Anderson Godbee of Clearwater David Andrew Hauser of Aiken Dorothy Kern of Aiken and W Gerald Neal of North Augusta with details continued on Page 4A.
Silver Bluff High in Aiken County shows strong both in sports and academics. The football team earned a state title in Class AA Division I, while students won $550,000 in scholarships for 1989 90. The school posted top math scores on the SAT in the county and earned a $21,000 state incentive award for academic achievement.
A chartered ferry capsized near Haifa killing at least 19 American sailors during Desert Shield operations aboard the USS Saratoga and escorts. Rescue teams retrieved six bodies. remaining crew were hospitalized or accounted for as Navy officials confirmed the grim toll and ongoing search.
A heavy fog shut down air traffic at Augusta Bush Field with only three arrivals after 5 pm on Friday and major airlines canceling flights. By Saturday air traffic stabilized at Bush Field while Columbia reported no departures delays. The deep freeze extended southward and eastward bringing subzero temps, ice on roads, and electricity outages for thousands. Forecasters warned of further crop damage in Texas and California as tornadoes and floods impacted the southeast and midwest with at least 24 weather related deaths since Tuesday.
Last minute shoppers crowded Aiken on Saturday creating heavy traffic on Whiskey Road toward Aiken Mall. Heritage Square and Wal Mart parking lots were packed with vehicles and pedestrians. Downtown parking required patience as drivers paused to wait for slots to open. North side shoppers faced distant parking at Roses in Kalmia Plaza.
Local agencies urge contributions as Christmas nears. The Valley Empty Stocking Fund, established 18 years ago, provided over 22 000 in goods and food to 288 families. Donations can be mailed to P O Box 517 Langley 29834 or delivered to Poseys Furniture on S C 421 Langley. Other drives include Aiken Jaycees Tour Toys for Tots and Santa activities.
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