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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1984
Page
8
The Edu ca tion Improvement Act limits yearly absences to 10 days and shows lower 15 day totals this year. In Aiken County 6355 absences were reported in 15 days versus 8941 last year with reductions across Areas 1 2 3 4 5 and special schools. The 15 day average attendance rose from 21415 to 21659 district wide.
At a meeting in the Senior High building, residents pressed for a feasibility study on a new wing as enrollment approaches 1,600 with ninth grade. Parents urged delaying stadium projects until classrooms are funded, citing classroom shortages at Byrd and Byrd Elementary. The board approved several items and discussed budget timing amid tense audience remarks.
Federal prosecutor says John K. Fariss and the CSRA Patriots violated the law to defraud the federal government by helping members file false income tax returns. Robertson testified Fariss prepared forms showing a $12000 business loss for Robertson Service Co. in 1982.
The government announced a 3.5 percent benefit increase for 36.1 million Social Security recipients starting in January. The average retiree gains $15 monthly, a married couple $26, and the higher earnings ceiling for payroll taxes rises to $39,600 in 1985.
The council approves reorganizing the county Industrial Board citing alleged PSA violations and contract conflicts as key rationale. A letter from Horse Creek Wastewater Facility officials touts plant performance while noting average statewide violations for comparison. A joint Savannah River Plant exercise is planned for Nov 15 to test area readiness for a worst case accident. A first reading extends board terms to 1985 and a temporary service agreement for Kerry Place subdivision is approved.
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