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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1983
Page
1
Wall's Pacers clinched a playoff berth as they defeated rivals to secure their spot. Key performances from stars fueled the win and solidified game momentum heading into postseason play. Local fans rallied behind the team as nerves and excitement built for the upcoming series.
After seeking autonomy from the legislative delegation the Aiken County Board of Education aimed for cooperation. Superintendent Paskel urged a 13.5 mill property tax hike to preserve programs and grant a 6.2 percent staff raise. A tense session saw Sen Moore accuse Durward Pridgen of “faces” and leave briefly. other members urged continued dialogue. No solutions emerged though both sides gained better insight into the other's views as funding losses mounted.
Six suspects, three adults and three juveniles, were arrested by the Aiken Public Safety Department in two vandalism incidents at Palmetto Golf Club and Highland Park Country Club. About 25 000 dollars in cart damages and 3 000 dollars in building damage were reported, with 2 000 dollars of goods stolen. The adults Beard Dorn and Walker face breaking and entering grand larceny and malicious injury charges along with the juveniles.
Sen. Thomas L. Moore of Aiken says a further 2.93 percent reduction in public school funds is likely, adding to the 4.6 percent cut already mandated. The plan would trim about 20.3 million statewide and 1.1 million in Aiken County, increasing per pupil shortfalls to 85.96 dollars. Education officials pressed for a one cent sales tax hike to avoid cuts.
Aiken County faces a 42,331.02 repayment claim from the U S Department of Agriculture over overpayments in the 1982 Summer Food Program. USDA cites a missed final claim deadline of December 31, while county officials blame a semantic mix up and have appealed. The program, run through the Aiken County Community Action Commission with Barnwell County, served 192,577 meals last summer averaging 4,300 children daily.
Aiken County Council Chairman Carrol H. Warner tells the Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce that the decade long building program moves toward completion with plans for the Judicial Center. He cites the Horse Creek Valley treatment plant and law enforcement center as proof of growth and notes retirees, education gains, and industrial influx boosting demand for culture and recreation.
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