Van Buren Johnson Ray Jr. moved to mental hospital amid court action
Van Buren Johnson Ray Jr. was taken to a state mental hospital against his physician's wishes. He hanged himself at Aiken County Detention Center in late November after a court-ordered guardian secured the placement. Dr. Watson and Dr. Chou testified he was mentally ill. a separate guardian sought examination. A burglary on Richland Avenue in Aiken yielded $1,200 in value. Jackson Town Council discussed annexation, zoning, and service matters. Denmark council discussed wastewater funds transfer and future grants. Windsor council approved public works and polling-place changes. Johnston Council honored Dr. J. Sam Garrison and reviewed building inspection licenses.
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van Buren
van) Johnson Ray Jr
S.C. State Mental Hospital
Johnson
Aiken County
Morris Rudnick
Aiken
Ray
Randy D. Watson
Henry Chou
Watson
Chou
G. Werber Bryan
Mental Hospital
Jackson
Charles St
Highway 5
Tommy Mixon
Zoning Board of Adjustment
Waynesboro
Johnston
J. Sam Garrison
Correction notice misattributed poet in winter scene
Aiken Standard corrects an error from Monday’s paper noting that a writer’s winter scene mentioned Robert Frost but mistakenly listed Carl Sandburg as the author. The correction acknowledges the misattribution and regrets the error.
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Robert Frost
Carl Sandburg
N A Appears Ready To Back The Legend
In North Augusta a study session established steps toward The Legend housing and golf complex on 187 acres with 220 units in Phase 1 and up to about 500 overall. Developer Harold Sigmon sought city water and sewer service and bonds in the city name, backed by a bank letter of credit to limit taxpayers’ exposure. City officials weighed long term bond protections and bank withdrawal options as the project faced credit and risk considerations.
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North Augusta
Harold A. Sigman
Sigmon
Ssue
Kelly Zier
Samuel Howell
Charleston
Haynsworth, Marion, McKay and Guerard
Aiken Faces Hidden Costs In 1986 Tax Reform Bill
Aiken City Manager Roland Windham reports two unexpected budget changes from the Tax Reform Bill of 1986. The city now pays 9.1 cents extra per gallon for gasoline used in city vehicles and faces new inspection fees by DHEC. Officials cite lost Revenue Sharing Funds and growing mandates, urging a shift from property to sales tax to spread the burden.
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Aiken
Roland H. Windham
Windham
Michael Anaclerio
Edgefield Meeting On Hospital Future
Edgefield County officials and hospital leaders plan a 7 p.m. public work session at the Courthouse to discuss options for the Edgefield County Hospital facing mounting losses. Administrator Richard H. Satcher cites a $250,000 deficit for the 1987 fiscal year and ongoing financial strain from DRG reimbursement rules. Proposals include increasing county funding by about 17,000 monthly or extending a 36 month line of credit secured by a second mortgage, aiming to avoid a tax rise.
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Edgefield County Hospital
Edgefield County
Greenwood
Edgefield
Satcher
Edgefield Hospital
Edgefield County Council
Coastal States push for federal ocean policy commission
CHARLESTON AP Coastal States Organization leader Gary Magnuson urges Congress to create a National Ocean Policy Commission to review federal coastal and ocean laws and recommend actions to the Congress and president. He notes a House bill for such a commission awaits Senate action as states seek a unified framework addressing oil spills and responsibilities across federal and state laws.
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Charleston
Congress
Coastal States Organization
Gary Magnuson
National Ocean Policy ‘Commission
U.S. House
Senate
Magnuson
Commission
Aiken School Board to discuss AHERA plan and bonds
The Aiken County Board of Education meets at 7 p.m. at the Educational Center with James A. Moore presiding. The agenda includes AHERA asbestos plan authorization, hiring an accredited firm for inspections, and a risked budget for bond funding up to 2.65 million for the Five Year Facility Plan, plus policy revisions on homebound instruction and termite treatment funding.
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Aiken
Aiken High
J.D. Lever
Jefferson Ele
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Richland Avenue
LSCOG
Denmark
Lower Savannah
Windsor Council
Witvsun
Windsor
U.S.78
Johnston Honors
Sam Garrison
Ginny Southworth
N.A
Fran Chapman
DHEC
Kirk Martin
Richard Satcher
Federal Oceans Commission
Midland Valley High School
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