County budget talks and Habitat land donation on agenda
The Aiken County Administrative Commission meets to discuss a proposed resolution with the South Carolina Department of Social Services for 50 percent funding of three Medicaid eligibility workers. Other agenda items include Habitat for Humanity land donation for low‑income housing. Windsor Town Council meets at 7:30 p.m. to review the 1989 90 budget.
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Aiken County
Richland Ave
W. Scott Barnes
South Carolina Department of Social Services
Habitat For Humanity
Windsor
New Ellenton Council Dismisses Former Police Chief
New Ellenton officials voted 4 to 1 to dismiss Norman Strader, the suspended chief, after a six month dispute over mandatory training. The council also passed housing and subdivision ordinances defining unfit dwellings and regulating multi unit developments.
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N.E. Council
New Ellenton
Norman
Strader
Aiken County
Couple Wins Historic Old House in Downtown Move
Rosamond McDuffie of the Historic Aiken Foundation names Stanley G. and Suzanne Jackson as the winners in a foundation approved giveaway of the Hitt Williamson house. The couple will move the two story dwelling six blocks to a vacant lot at Horry Street and Colleton Avenue within 30 days, paying about $25,000 in moving costs and agreeing to exterior preservation covenants. Suzanne Jackson plans a pink bedroom for their daughter Lauren, while William remains in Augusta to practice law.
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Hitt-Williamson
Park Avenue
Chesterfield Street
Rosamond McDuffie
Historic Aiken Foundation
Stanley G
Suzanne Jackson
Jackson
Augusta
Horry Street
Colleton Avenue
Lyon Croft Weeks
Aiken Foundation
Henderson-Salley Law Firm
Henderson-Salley
Julian B. Salley
McDuffie
Suzanne
Lauren
Garren
Jacksons
Sand River
Walker Street
City to Raise Sewer Charges for $5 Million Loan
The Aiken City Council unanimously approved a resolution to raise sewer charges to help secure a $5 million State Infrastructure Fund loan for a southwest sewer project. The 16 cent per 100 cubic feet hike could be cut if interest savings rise, with potential 2 percent loan rate reductions from cheaper funds. The plan accompanies a recyclable garbage pilot program, curbside container pickups, and a growth plan endorsed with a general-disclaimer. The city aims to begin pilot collections in about 12 neighborhoods and 1,200 homes, using 600 stackable and 650 single containers. The growth plan, drafted by Wilbur Smith Associates, is a general guide for future development.
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Aiken
State
Roland H. Windham
Rehrig Pacific Co
Wilbur Smith Associates
Planning Commission
Boone Rehired as VPSA Part Time Manager and Budget Set
The Valley Public Service Authority renewed Rev. Robert L. Boone as part time general manager for another year and approved a 1989 90 budget totaling 486 992 including 25 400 for chemical costs 43 000 for upkeep and 138 424 for salaries. Boone noted several resumes were reviewed but the panel favored continuity over a new hire. He also reported on a potential water development option with Rotary Pump Machine Inc of Conyers Ga outlining a cheaper path to wells and water access at 55 cents per 1000 gallons, with the possibility to buy the well later.
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Valley Public Service Authority
Robert L. Boone
Boone
VPSA
Commission
Rotary Pump Machine Inc
Conyers, Ga
WPSA
Endowed Fourth Chair at USCAiken Honors Mrs Murray
A fourth chair in USCAiken history, named for Mrs Cleora Murray, is being endowed by Frampton W Toole Jr and Betty M Toole with a 2.5 million endowment. The Murray Chair supports US history teaching and research, with income used for student assistants travel and equipment.
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USC Aiken
Cleora Toole
Murray
Frampton W. Toole Jr
Betty M. Toole
USCA
Robert E. Alexander
Toole
Cleora Toole Murray
United States
Alexander
SCANA
Tom Maurice
Ida Crawford Stewart
G.L. Toole
Maurice
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Camp Long
Mary Anne Lewis
Clemson Extension Service
Neess el
Coward-Corley
Park Ave
CableVision
North Augusta
Usca Players
Neil Simon
Bill Hammerschlag
Brookhaven College
Dallas
Texas
Bill
William Inge
Jack Benjamin
Etherredge Center
Dana Rodge
Wallace Brock
Laura Wright
Jim King
Axel Adams
South ‘Effelina Criminal Justice ‘Academy
Brock
King
Wiliam Tucker
Henderson-Salley Firm
Carl Langley
Stanley
USC Aiken Campaign
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