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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1988
Page
17
Former Aiken County Sheriff Ralph Gunnells will hold a 1 p.m. press conference at the Western Sizzlin on VS. 1 in Aiken to declare his bid for sheriff. A separate robbery report cites a convenience store attack with a stick and a stolen pocketbook. Tracking dogs found no trail and authorities suspect a nearby vehicle.
The LSCOG executive committee plans to meet tomorrow night at the LSCOG offices on S.C. 302 at 6 30 p m with a light supper at 6 p m. The South Carolina GED tests will be given at Aiken High School at 8 30 a m on Feb 13 with applications postmarked 10 days before the exam. Those seeking GED or adult education info should call 648 1311 ext 247. Warrenville man Terry Silver Jr died after a gunshot wound Tuesday afternoon. no further investigation will be conducted per Aiken County Coroner Sue Townsend. Newberry officials oppose a state order removing Children Playing signs at Loblolly Estates, with 30 days given to remove them or face removal by the state highways department. City Manager Al Harvey notes the city had supported the signs in anticipation of approval.
Aiken County Board of Education hired Associated Planning and Research Inc. to produce a five year demographic projection at a cost of 4200 with annual updates for 2200 and six week completion. Dissenting members warned of expense and possible impact on the facilities plan while supporters said credibility and timely data justify outside assessment.
Dr. G Lionel Zumbro Jr a heart surgeon at University Hospital Augusta speaks on past present and future of heart disease as the Aiken County Heart Division begins its 1988 campaign aiming for 42000. The event at Houndslake features the Heart Throbs and notes the upcoming Aiken Women’s Heart Board benefit February 26 27 at the Etherredge Center USC Aiken.
Aiken City Council approved a consent order with DHEC extending the corrective period for the Industrial Park wastewater plant to June 17. The Bridge Creek Sewer Line will divert sewerage to the Savannah River PSA facility, enabling north side development up to 120, once the line is in place. The council also funded a new $69,432 FMC street sweeper to reduce noise and praised residents aiding during snow and sleet emergencies.
Ronald E. Chitty of Monetta seeks a certificate of need from DHEC to add a nursing care facility to his residential homes. The proposed center would be dually licensed for skilled or intermediate care and participate in Medicaid, with about 50 jobs. Construction would start after DHEC approval, on a 4.5 acre site near the Monetta drive-in, developed by Unico Development Services.
North Augusta article notes Valley Public Service Authority approves a 35000 loan to repair a Baker and Hubert Street water line and a Howlandville Road pump in Gloverville. Manager Boone cites savings limits and pending state grants, plus an ice machine disposal settlement at Midland Valley High School.
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