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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1982
Page
3
North Augusta City Council reads an ordinance to buy Water Distributors Inc for 875000 and to issue revenue bonds. The panel considers Bolin Road closure with traffic and speed limit measures and annexes 7.68 acres into the Knollwood subdivision.
Three charity drives in Aiken County aided needy families during the holidays. The Valley Empty Stocking Fund raised 11694.57 dollars supporting 220 families with food clothing and toys. The Salvation Army collected 25060.42 dollars aiding 334 families. Jaycee shopping tour raised 2900 dollars aiding seventy children during a December 19 event.
The Planning and Zoning Commission will propose revisions tonight at 7 p.m. in City Council chambers 214 Park Ave. Changes include Planned Unit Development for annexation areas, residential uses in the Central Business District, stricter sign rules in the Professional Zone, retaining the Professional Zone uses list, referrals for uses not listed, and a new R-1 single family minimum lot size of 8 000 square feet.
Jackson Town Council approved a first reading amendment to require burning permits for any open fires on public or private land within town limits. Fires for trash or waste require approval, supervision by an adult, and a proper fire break. Mayor Helms named Myrtle Long town clerk after Dale Ferrell resignation.
The Aiken Environmental Coalition and Physicians for Social Responsibility present The Final Epidemic Medical Consequences of Nuclear Weapons and Nuclear War at the H C Weeks Center at 7 30 p m tomorrow. The 45 minute film highlights medical effects of a nuclear strike on San Francisco and resulting ecological and social consequences with a follow up Q A session.
Aiken Department of Public Safety reports two schools vandalized with broken windows and sprayings of fire extinguishers at Aiken Elementary and St Mary Help of Christians School. An unlisted damage cost. Also a missing 1979 dark grey Chevrolet pickup valued at $5,000 reported by David W. Hall.
South Carolina Senator Thomas Moore told the Aiken Chamber that 1982 will bring more budget cuts as the state faces a $2.1 billion appropriations bill and a $200 million federal reduction. He projected education budget growth and a low likelihood of tax increases while urging quick reapportionment and noting local concerns. Polly Chapman was named Employee of the Month at Houndslake Country Club.
Two new presidents lead the chambers in 1982. W Pat Walke of Du Pont Savannah River Plant heads the Aiken Chamber with goals to boost Shop Aiken County, curb crime with the Public Safety Department, and push pro enterprise and educational legislative activity. Hammond Burkhalter leads North Augusta Chamber focusing on retail promotion, stronger legislative action, beautification, and year round community programs.
South Carolina House Judiciary Chair Sheheen says a four tier magistrate pay plan will provoke a row in the General Assembly. The proposal, drafted by a magistrates panel, would shift funding from counties to the state and set four salary bands based on caseload.
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