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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1990
Page
15
In 1989 the Friends of the Aiken County Library hosted a preview party at the newly renovated Chesterfield Street facility showcasing the updated library space and community involvement.
The 20th annual Southeastern Hobby Fair returns to Jackson behind Jackson Middle School on S.C. 125. Juanita Scott says 120 crafters are signed up with about 4 000 expected attendees. Ceremonies begin 10 a.m. Saturday with performances by the Jackson Middle School band and Silver Bluff High School ROTC. A hot air balloon exhibit is planned. Sunday hours noon to 5 30 p.m. concessions sold. Saturday barbecue by Jackson First Alert and Sunday spaghetti dinners by the Jackson PTA.
Jo Whitson serves as regional director for a Gold brokerage firm. When not selling gold she pursues active sports, listing scuba diving water skiing fox hunting tennis and golfing among her favorites.
Have You Heard that the AI KEN CHORAL SOCIETY has been chosen to sing at an international music festival in Prague Czechoslovakia this June. The ACS directed by Antoine Cordahi is one of only six choral societies chosen from around the world. In Ed Gefield three Shelton family members won three of four costume trophies at the Halloween Festival Kyle Shelton JaColeman Shelton and Steven Shelton won best costume awards Kyle was a ghost JaColeman a genie and Shelton a monster.
The notice lists birthday acknowledgments for Idella Collier Shannon Edwards Eric Clamp and Shannon Rankin. Friends and relatives are wished well on their special days with best regards from the community.
Eric Kirkland, 19, of Augusta pled guilty to assault with intent to kill for driving a Georgia woman into South Carolina and shooting her in the head after a night of assault. He received the maximum 20 year sentence to run consecutive with any Georgia actions. He named co defendant Greg Burton as present.
At Heritage Square Len sCrafters in Len sCrafters store 19 Helping Hands Children’s Home residents attended a charity event offering free eye exams and eyeglasses. David Towles of LensCrafters donated 20 pairs yearly and allowed up to 150 dollars per pair for each child. Amy Weeks praised the collaboration with Helping Hands and the local school system.
The Rock Hill Herald and The Charlotte Observer appeal a federal judge’s ruling that bars publishing the name of a target in a two state cocaine investigation. Judge Simons mentioned the suspect in open court prompting the challenge as improper prior restraint. The papers seek relief from the First Amendment challenge in the 4th Circuit.
State biologists believe a nine million gallon sodium cyanide spill from Brewer Gold Mining Co. earthen dam failure caused dead fish in the Lynches River and Little Fork Creek. About 15 to 20 catfish and bream were found near Kershaw County with minnows also reported, though tests may not show chemical traces.
Robert Slay, the long time District 2 representative on the Aiken County School Board, faces no opposition for re election. The Beech Island native notes broad satisfaction with his leadership and says he plans continued advocacy for his tri county district.
Bertha Williams, write in candidate for District 7 in Aiken County, proposes merging five districts into three to save money, fund more teachers, and ensure a unified curriculum. She says educational standards are sound but improvements can be made and admin positions could be consolidated to direct funds to classrooms.
Glover M Hickson III, a newcomer to politics, aims to be the District 7 voice on the Aiken County School Board. He emphasizes listening to community concerns and improving education quality for local students and families.
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