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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1986
Page
11
Dick Bozung former Shell engineer and Purdue graduate demonstrates his Music Simplified program at Laurens Street Elementary. He created one key instruments and uses stories to teach music theory emphasizing harmony and accessibility for students.
In Nepal 173 retired Gurkha soldiers met Queen Elizabeth II during a four day state visit. A 70 year old veteran walked on foot with a cane, another with a wooden leg was carried three days, and five Victoria Cross holders were among the group. They shared stories of World War II service totaling 4701 years and noted Gurkhas’ long service in the British army.
Composer Gordon Getty brings The White Election to Etherredge Center in Aiken as part of the USC Aiken Cultural Series. The 32 song cycle based on Emily Dickinson poetry examines the poet’s love life with performances by Kaaren Erickson and Don Saunders. South Carolina ETV plans to tape the concert for national airing. tickets run 3 to 15 dollars.
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission plans an extensive review of eight operating Babcock reactors prompted by two safety incidents. Three units at Duke Power's Oconee plant will be included, with no immediate shutdowns expected. The review will assess modifications to prevent malfunctions seen in Davis-Besse Ohio and Rancho Seco California.
COLUMBIA AP reports the House passed a bill allowing motorists at self service stations to use pumps with automatic dispensers. Rep Gene Foxworth says the measure lets self service operators install hold open latches.
Churches in Aiken area announce events honoring Rev. Dr. George Edward Weaver on Sunday at 4 p.m. in an appreciation program and reception. The Eugene Shelby Appreciation Day features Florence William as mistress and diverse church choirs from Augusta, Aiken, New Ellenton, Batesburg, Grovetown and Columbia. Lent luncheons at First Presbyterian Church of Aiken run Fridays 12:25 to 12:45 p.m. with soup and salad for $2. St Thaddeus Episcopal hosts Thursday Lent programs from February 27 to March 20 with hymnal previews, prison ministry, Holy Week teaching, stations of the cross, and a 6 p.m. covered-dish supper. Ridge Hill Educational Association Workshop at Monetta Baptist Church March 1 covers missions, prayer, ministry, and career opportunities.
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