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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1990
Page
13
Butler Derrick of South Carolina toured the Savannah River Plant and commended Du Pont for its work as contractor during its tenure.
Washington reports link Medellin cartel funds to a Lexington County airstrip used for repairs. Officials say outsiders handled thousands in cash. BCCI faced fines for laundering millions. Rep. Annunzio pushes tougher penalties with hearings planned March 8 and aims to broaden anti money laundering measures.
Local appeals seek donations for Mr and Mrs Ed Rowe who lost home car and belongings in a fire. Donations accepted in Wagener. contact Glenn Poole or Geneva Key or stop by the Wagener Insurance Office. Also upcoming meetings include Aiken Republican Women at 7:30 p.m. in Council Chambers with Sen Joe Wileson as guest, Aiken Literacy Council general meeting at 6:45 p.m. in Aiken Public Library, and a Sunday hunt by Aiken Hounds at 11 a.m. in Hitchcock Woods. Reynolds Aluminum Recycling Center hours updated to Tue–Sat 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 2116 Whiskey Road. accepts various aluminum items.
Tyrone Cook a nearly three year old boy wandered from his Oakwood home Monday at about 1 p.m. He was found about four hours later half a mile away in the woods near Joyner Pond Road. Aiken Department of Public Safety bloodhounds located him near his home, guided by his dog Susie and a helicopter searched the area. The child appeared unharmed aside from dirt and a few scratches, clutching a Shoney Bear while his mother planned to fit a cowbell on him to prevent future wanderings.
Republican Henry McMaster tours South Carolina to gain backing against incumbent Lt. Gov. Nick Andrew. He advocates abolishing parole, supports productive probation, and envisions more prisons funded by the expanding economy, while opposing prison for first time offenders.
A North Augusta City Council study session examined the need and feasibility of a future recycling program. Gary Derman, Director of Engineering and Public Works, presented a 13 page report noting 85 percent of municipal waste goes to landfills and many are near capacity. He urged waiting on major action until South Carolina lawmakers act on related legislation.
Blackville officials and about six newly elected Barnwell County Council members gathered for a day-long workshop with leaders from the Municipal and County Associations. Topics included solid waste, the local option sales tax, and the census as part of the 272 bills in the state legislative agenda. The Nov 6 ballot was noted as housing the local option sales tax issue.
The city delayed the second reading and public hearing on a 29.42 acre annexation by Houndslake Corporation due to plat discrepancies. Attorney James M. Holly urged postponement until February 26 to resolve lake inclusion, while planners consider a subdivision map that differs from council documents. The council also rezoned 126 Orangeburg Street SE and approved a $78,755 yard waste chipper.
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