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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1990
Page
13
In 1987 the Aiken City Council refused a request to rezone 5.52 acres at the Silver Bluff Road and Cardinal Drive intersection to neighborhood business after protests.
The United Way of Aiken County provides a one time grant of 2300 to Project ARE run by the Aiken Center to cover a deficit in the DARE program across 16 elementary schools. DARE runs 17 weeks with officers teaching students to resist tobacco drugs and alcohol. It is a joint effort of the Aiken Board of Education the Aiken Center and local law enforcement agencies.
A fundraiser at the Langley Depot site at S C 421 and Hillman Road aims to raise 50000 to convert the Langley Depot into a public library serving the valley. Opening ceremonies run 10 to 11 a.m. with entertainment, food and activities from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Michael Anaclerio of the Aiken City Council names his top five places in Aiken. The list includes South Boundary, dirt roads in the horse district, Downtown, the boundary of Hitchcock Woods at Dibble Road, and USCA's Etherredge Center.
Hospital staff dine as administrators wait tables at Aiken Regional. MICKEY SMITH wore a chef hat, while MIKE HADLEY introduces a long shafted golf driver, sparking playful chatter about tech support for the club.
A birthday list highlights Al Grabb, Jane Peters, Ethel Landreth, Kipp Hartley, Betty Sue Chapman, John C. Howard, Frances Rodgers, Len Browdi, and David Poole. Page notice records celebrants and ages not shown.
South Alba will host a new Episcopal congregation named St. e s Church with Rev. Prescott E. Nead as Missioner. The first service is planned for Sunday June 17 at Gene Gap Pine Log Extension at 6 p.m. with a covered dish supper. The plan follows a year and a half of work and aims to fund a church within two to three years, seeking at least 10 donations from each diocese member to reach 250000 in funds.
Ell known author Idella Bodie spent three days at Aiken Elementary School conducting a creative writing workshop for two fifth grade classes. Teacher Connie Ferrell praised Bodie for inspiring students to develop ideas, use sensory detail, and craft engaging stories. Bodie, a Columbia College alumna, moved to Aiken in 1952 and taught at several schools before retiring in 1985 after 31 years at South Aiken High. She has written a biography of Archibald Rutledge, a women’s anthology, and four historical novels for young readers.
Dr James R Barham receives the 1990 Lower Savannah Health District Volunteer Physician of the Year award at the Children Rehabilitation Service in Aiken County. The longtime physician with 32 years in practice thanks patients and staff while stressing the joy of caring for children.
The Aiken County Public Library will open at 10 a.m. instead of 9 a.m. Monday through Friday starting June 1 due to staffing and space constraints in the new two story building. Betsy Bistroph cited budget limits and staff space as reasons for the change. New officers were elected for 1900: John McClanathan as chair, Mim Woodring as vice chair, and Martha Ann Tyler as secretary. Bistroph attended National Library Legislative Day in Washington, and librarians met South Carolina legislators to stress federal aid for library construction and development. The Aiken County Public Library will host a meeting of the Association of Public Library Administrators May 10-11, touring the Aiken and Nancy Carson libraries and visiting the Nancy Library in Wagener.
Gaffney producer Charles Patrick told readers that Agriculture Commissioner Les Tindal has long been a closet Republican despite two Democrat victories. At a GOP rally in Aiken County Tindal defended his record while Patrick urged new leadership to move South Carolina agriculture from raw materials to value added products and greater farm profits.
Rep. William H. Gray III delivered a 15 minute commencement address at USC Aiken, recalling a promise to avoid tedious speeches like Eisenhower’s. The future House majority whip urged graduates to engage with clear, practical guidance and spoke as both congressman and Baptist preacher.
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