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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1987
Page
11
A single member district representation bill for Aiken County School Board is recalled from the House to the Senate for technical clarifications. Sen. Moore says the move ensures vacancy filling provisions comply with state law and seeks DOJ approval before a special August 25 election, with a fallback September 28 if approved.
NORTH AUGUSTA Valley Public Service Authority and the city will meet Thursday at 7 30 PM at the Horse Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant to discuss possible territorial dispute resolutions. Boone said a counter proposal will be presented after Kelly Zier's earlier proposal.
Citizens in Aiken County and surrounding areas will gather Thursday at 7 p.m. in the County Council Building auditorium at 736 Richland Ave. W. for the first of five public hearings on recreation. The hearings will shape a comprehensive Aiken County Recreation Plan.
Ray Sieger of Aiken discovers an insurance policy belonging to Iva Mae Hegler dated 1934. The policy pays $32 for life coverage with a penny weekly premium and doubles the payout if death is accidental.
The Aiken County Council approved moving forward with the Bulls Branch Bridge bid process after a public hearing drawing a large crowd. Supporters led by Walter Key Jr. argued the bridge is a future necessity, while opponents led by Richard L. Pearce and Zack Fulmer raised concerns over cost. The panel voted 6-1 to proceed, counting on up to 80 000 from the county amid an overall 400 000 project price and 488 000 unspent balance for engineering and related items.
About 30 residents mostly students attended a Smith-Hazel Recreation Center meeting in Aiken to voice desires for streets drainage police protection and recreation as the city drafts a 20 year growth plan. Dennis Daye and Bob Henry outlined how input shapes a community plan with local involvement and a shift from a city plan to a citizen driven policy guide.
Tuesday’s meeting starts a five session series to collect citizen input on Aiken’s growth. Remaining sessions include March 10 Central Business District City Council chambers, March 12 Northwest Aiken near Laurens Street, March 17 Southeast Aiken at South Aiken High School Auditorium, and March 19 Southwest Aiken at South Aiken High School Auditorium.
Stewart Flanagin and brothers Robert and Greenlee Flanagin aim to renew Aiken Mile Track harness racing amid sponsorship controversy. Proceeds from the races could reach about 15,000 for St Joseph's Hospital. locals worry profits may go to Georgia charities outside the area. The trio pledges stronger promotion and community benefit, while acknowledging past event shortfalls and Lobster Race distractions.
North Augusta High School student team wins the county academic tournament held at USC Aiken Etherredge Center with a final score of 480 to 270 over South Aiken High. Semi finals had North Augusta over Aiken High while South Aiken defeated Midland Valley High.
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