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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 2002
Page
6
DHEC officials describe a system of routine and complaint based checks on air emissions and crematories with swift action on complaints. The case of Tri-State Crematory in Noble, Georgia, exposes failures by crematories and funeral homes, with charges against Ray Brent Marsh and criticism of independent crematories.
Tests for harmful bacteria in the lake came back negative but draining or diving plans are paused while investigators receive more results. Authorities have found 242 bodies, 35 identified so far, with six new vaults expected to add to the tally. Crematory operator Ray Brent Marsh, 28, remains jailed on 16 counts of theft by deception for cremations not performed. Bond hearing postponed until he has counsel. Investigators subpoena gas records and will inspect the incinerator to time the last use, while scrutiny turns to possible crematory employees. Heavy equipment, including a backhoe, is on the property.
In a stalled session debate Senator Moore and others clash over funding sources for education from lottery proceeds. Republicans push for early use of the first 100 million on scholarships and buses while Democrats seek tech school tuition and endowed chairs. The plan, tied to last June’s lottery bill, awaits House-Senate agreement.
A community benefit production lists cast members including Jim Shaw Diane Minnard Jan Royal Ken Fallon Katey Rich Bernice DeLoach Robbie Purvis Gary Frazier Catherine Stapleton Nance Corey Burns Marlis McLain Tony Long Julie Moore Betsy Wilson Mahoney Jimmy Moore Gavin Reily Jeanne Muir Denton Tom Nance Anita Hanna Clyde Ward Brooke Lundy Reily Dennis Hydrick and Sally Rich. The production also features a live band with John McMahon Al Cragas Darrell Davis Ashley Foreman Ben Newman and Lisa Tharp. Reservations for performances are with Eleanor Bookstaver Pam Harmon Keenan Kizer Peg Robinson or Lois Gillespie.
No pay raises this year says Harrell as $10 million from unclaimed property fund expected to cover future claims. Plan also uses $5 million from 911 surcharge, state lottery funds, and Education Accountability Act expenses. Proposals include funds for endowed chairs, LIFE and Palmetto Fellows scholarships, and teacher grants focused on reading, math and science.
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