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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1984
Page
7
Rep Butler Derrick introduces a bill to tighten the country of origin label rule for textile fiber and wool products. He cites consumer preference for American-made goods and notes previous noncompliance by importers under existing law.
May is declared Better Hearing and Speech Month to raise awareness of communication disorders. Nancy Looney of Mattie C Hall Health Care Center offers free speech language and hearing screenings for preschool through adult. information available Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the center.
The Aiken County Community Action Commission Board meeting originally set for Wednesday is cancelled and moved to Wednesday May 30 at 4 50 p m at the Community Action office 502 York St NE Aiken The board administers programs for the poor and disadvantaged in Aiken and Barnwell counties and the public is invited to attend.
The Aiken High Band presents a spring concert at 7 30 p m in the Aiken High Gymnasium. Selections include Schofield seventh grade band and wind ensemble. Admission is 3 for adults and 1 for students, with boosters admitted free. Information via Mike Ross at Aiken Office Supply.
Jackson police report three cars stolen with keys in them in the past week. Police Chief John Hoormann says $12,000 worth of cars have been stolen this year with only four recovered, urging residents to secure vehicles at night.
Jackson offers 500 reward for information leading to the arrest of those stealing and tearing down highway and street signs. Police Chief John Hoormann asks informants to call the Jackson Police Department and leave a message.
Greenville AP Marilynn Williams principal of Plain Elementary School Simpsonville was named principal of the year by the South Carolina Congress of Parents and Teachers at its annual conference this weekend.
The Aiken Standard regrets misidentifying the Services Council Child Learning Center in a recent edition and apologizes for the error.
City program overseen by Carrol Busbee and W R Parker shows 640 homes participate with four break ins since it began about 18 months ago. Residents form watch zones and report suspicious activity to crime prevention officers enhancing public safety and neighbor awareness.
Robbin Paskel, USC Aiken graduate with a 4.0 GPA, describes the grind of college work and her path to employment. She studied six hours a day, worked part time, and valued a stable job at Mepco Electra Inc. Her father is the local school district superintendent, and she notes the shift from student to full time worker while keeping long-term career plans flexible.
Katie Beckett, once hospital bound on a ventilator, now thrives at home in Cedar Rapids. Her case helped trigger Medicare policy changes, and she enjoys biking and dancing while attending kindergarten and undergoing speech therapy.
Bobby D. McGee of the SCS notes weed control determines success in conservation tillage, practiced on 2100 acres in Aiken County in 1983. He urges complete weed control plans, proper herbicide selection, calibration, and combined cultural and chemical methods to combat weeds and soil erosion.
British explorer David Hempleman-Adams finishes a 250 mile solo trek across the Arctic ice cap to the magnetic North Pole in 22 days. He arrives at Resolute Bay and is reported to be in great shape seeking a long rest after a sunburned transit.
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