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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1990
Page
5
On this day in 1988 the Aiken Housing Authority obtained 625,306 dollars from the Department of Housing and Urban Development to renovate homes in the Valley Homes project.
A 30 year old man and detainee David Strom fled the Aiken County Detention Center Friday during yard time. He was last seen in an orange jumpsuit, hid before ingress, changed clothes later, and eluded blood hounds toward the Holiday Inn area. Strom faces multiple state charges and is wanted in three states. He is described as six foot three, about 195 pounds, with blond hair and blue eyes.
Rep Irene K Rudnick of Aiken District 84 receives Sierra Club backing for re election. The club cites her opposition to hazardous medical and solid waste and supports her beachfront management stance.
Communications manager Betsy Griffing of Aiken Regional Medical Centers lists her five favorite entertainers. Phil Collins Liberace David Sanborn John Williams and Jay Leno. She enjoys theater music ballet jazz and entertainment in general.
In Belvedere a man handed out toothpaste tubes to Halloween trick-or-treaters along with a reminder to brush after eating candy, rather than giving sweets.
Birthday notices honor Rhett Johnson Jennifer Simpkins Lester Holmes Angie Bledsoe Christopher Garrett Shealy and Gerald Burckhalter. Community members celebrate these individuals with well wishes and family greetings.
Campaigning across Aiken Barnwell Edgefield and other counties, dairy farmer Tom Trantham criticizes Commissioner D Les Tindal for limited farmer outreach and reliance on lobbyist Ernie Nunnery. Trantham reports a close poll lead and vows grassroots effort despite spending challenges.
The comprehensive arts program enters its second year at Redcliffe Elementary under Principal Candye Slay with support from the Greater Augusta Arts Council and the SC Commission for the Arts. Westinghouse funded a grant. education departments aided teacher training and evaluation.
Aiken Department of Public Safety concluding a year long undercover operation named Rhythm led to 16 arrests and 150 felony charges five million in goods recovered including over 500000 in stolen items four arrestees were juveniles and 106730 funded by Justice Department grants aided the sting
Operation Rhythm by the Ai ken Department of Public Safety led to 16 arrests and 150 charges. On Thursday 15 suspects including four juveniles were taken into custody for burglaries and grand larcenies spanning the past year. Names include Bradley 17 Mosely 32 Mitchell 31 Smith 32 and Wheeler 33. others include Willis 19 Hall 45 and several ages unavailable. Chief Busbee expected at least 15 more arrests Friday as the investigation continued.
Fred E. Humes appointed associate director of the Economic Development Partnership. He will oversee data collection and marketing material development and coordinate implementation of the Commission on the Future of Aiken County plan. Humes brings Air Force leadership, business management, and regional planning experience.
New Ellenton will intensify enforcement after a rise in speeding past the 35 mph limit. Mayor Randy W. Shaw notes prior leniency reduced accidents by 60 percent and speeds by 15 mph, but tickets will be issued for 60 mph and above starting Monday.
South Aiken High School hosted a banquet acknowledging 4-H county winners state conference delegates and junior achievement day participants. Guest speaker Byron Vaigneur urged youth to embrace leadership roles, crediting 4-H with guiding him from Jasper County farms to the Governor’s Mansion and national affairs.
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