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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1989
Page
17
The Aiken County Council placed a hold on relocations at Schultz Hill Cemetery in North Augusta after complaints by families of the deceased. The decision reflects ongoing concerns from relatives about disturbance of graves and cemetery integrity.
The Aiken County School District with a 75 million dollar budget seeks to adopt a procurement code aligned with the South Carolina Consolidated Procurement Code. At December 12 board, first readings repealed old codes. January meeting to discuss draft created by a committee led by Tilden Davis and others. The draft awaits state approval, after which the district may adopt it or follow the state code.
The C S Bank in Clearwater was robbed Tuesday at about 10 40 am. A white male about 5 7 tall and 30 to 35 demanded money with a note. No one was harmed. FBI in Aiken assisting with the case.
The New Ellenton Democratic Party will begin candidate filing from January 1 to January 10 at 107 Pamela Ave. SW, Grace Russell, party treasurer, with the general election on March 27 for Mayor, three City Council seats, and one Water Commissioner. A possible primary would be January 30. Wagener and Johnston receive $100,000 Community Development Bloc Grants for housing, while a $326,397 contract awarded by SCDOT to C.R. Cotten Inc. covers road work in Aiken County, with bids from six firms and completion expected by next fall.
George Butler, 74, greets students at Jefferson Elementary as part of the Green Thumb and Foster Grandparents programs. Retirees mentor, tie shoes, and assist teachers, receiving stipends, meals, and travel expenses. Programs run in Aiken County schools with strong praise from Principal LaWana McKenzie.
The Citizens For A Responsible Retirement Policy warns of a looming crisis if 25 years of service becomes retirement eligibility for state and local workers. Led by William Barnet, the group cites a Winklevoss Consultants study claiming the change would add at least 188 million dollars annually and questions Buck Consultants' findings on fund adequacy.
David Fisher recalls joining South Carolina highway patrol in 1947 after leaving USC and serving in the Air Force. Stationed in Aiken County and Ellenton, he describes wool uniforms and cars without AC or radios. He later moved to New Ellenton, met Adele Durban, and married. four sons did not follow in his footsteps.
A free 10 week workshop for minorities seeking newspaper careers runs June 3 through August 10, 1990 at USC College of Journalism and Mass Communication. The Southeastern Minority Newspaper Workshop funds room board tuition and per diem with training in writing editing layout and design.
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