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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1990
Page
13
On this day in 1986 FBI agents arrested a fifth suspect in the kidnapping of 16 year old Aleta Carol Bunch of Beech Island. The arrest marks a continuing crackdown in the high-profile case as authorities pursue justice for the victim and her family.
The Fay Robert L Boone notes Valley sewer upgrades face 11 million dollars in improvements with 7 percent financing over 30 years. VPSA plans a public meeting at Langley Bath Clearwater Middle Street Room to discuss monthly bills of about 16.32 for 3000 gallons and an impact fee of 1952 per acre for routes along US 1 and US 78. Local leaders warn EPA rules may force quicker action on septic tanks and water pressure issues.
Robert Evans a senior at South Aiken High School won Congressman Butler Derrick's Third District Art Competition for a colored pencil piece titled Six Bits about a child visiting a barber. As grand prize winner he earns two round trip plane tickets and one night in Washington DC and will guest at the summer opening of the national exhibition featuring his drawing.
Aiken residents can enjoy the 48th Aiken Trials at the Aiken Training Track on Two Notch Road this Saturday. Gates open 10 a.m. post time 2 p.m. Advance tickets from local shops. general parking $5 at the gate. special packages and revamp options available. The Hunt Meet at Clark Field on Audubon Drive follows on March 24 with gates open 10 a.m. post time 1:30 p.m. Admission $5 adults. under 12 free. parking $5. The final Triple Crown jewel, Sulky Races, at City of Aiken Mile Track on Banks Mill Road on March 31 with gates 10 a.m. post 1 p.m. Railside parking packages from $35 to $50. general admission $1. kids free under six. For information call Steeplechase office at 648-9641.
The Lower Savannah Council of Governments will help Langley Water and Sewer District survey customers to seek a federal grant or loan package totaling about 270000 to raise water pressure. A 90 minute meeting in Langley discussed DHEC consent order findings, with Sen Thomas L Moore Rep James Roland Smith and officials from FmHA and the governor s office outlining possible grant loan or combo options.
Dana Marie Schwalbert was chosen as Aiken's Young Woman of the Year for 1990 1991 at a Saturday night event. She turns 17 today and competed with 13 others, earning preliminaries in poise and panel evaluation and qualifying for the state fall competition. Her grandparents from Florida and a Greenville friend attended as family watched.
The Aiken City Council amended an annexation ordinance to clear the way for moving the old Teresa Woodward house to a .6 acre wooded tract, restoring the home eligible for the Historic Register.
Two organizations, the Human Resources Service Exchange Organization and Area Churches Together Serving ACTS, have ended their dispute over homeless shelter funding in Aiken. They agreed to meet next Tuesday to discuss a joint project as city officials consider matching funds and state grants.
Three South Carolina and Georgia universities joining a Savannah River Site research pact push back on Greenpeace claims that the accord could aid weapons materials production. DOE and Senator Sam Nunn back broad university participation to improve waste management and environmental programs, while Westinghouse Savannah River Co. defers public release until comment period ends.
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