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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1990
Page
13
In 1988 a Wes tinghouse Electric Corp transition team of executives reached the Savannah River Site to prepare for the company’s takeover from Du Pont Co. The move signaled a pivotal shift in management and operations planning at the facility.
Chief Magistrate Judge Max A. Meek lists his top leisure picks, noting yard work and travel among his five favorite things to do in spare time.
Will Cole disclosed a private fantasy at the Aiken Fifty Plus Club event at Aiken Community Playhouse. He joked about modeling men’s underwear while actor X appeared in boxer shorts.
Friends note birthdays for Adam White Travis Storey and Lionel Smit. Event details unclear in the fragment.
The Aiken County Republican Party will host candidate night at 7:30 p.m. featuring Barbara Nielsen state schools chief Ray tt Bill Linder and Les Tindal. The event at 796 Richland Ave showcases race issues with audience Q A and other local candidates in attendance.
Aiken City Council recognized Joe Busby for 19 years on the planning commission and his resignation due to health issues. The council awarded a plaque and unanimously appointed Owen Sheetz to the vacant commission post.
The Aiken County Board of Education voted at Tuesday night’s meeting to hire 8.5 additional teachers after reviewing 11th day enrollment figures showing 24,115 students. The plan, costing 623,315 total with mobile units, aims to meet state accreditation standards and reduce class disruption for students. The board also deeded a 2.5 acre drainage land to the city of Aiken, a parcel purchased in 1967 and unused since 1980.
A Pennsylvania man, Looerd Emmett Myelle of Yardsley, died when his single engine plane clipped a power line and exploded while crop dusting in rural Aiken County. FAA investigators said preliminary findings point to the power line as the cause, with a full determination taking months. Malathion pesticide in the plane prompted a nearby response from Savannah River Site units to assess potential danger to residents.
The United Way of Aiken County launched its 1990 campaign with a noon meeting at Houndslake Country Club. The goal is to raise over 1.8 million dollars for 29 United Way agencies through business, professional, and individual support. Campaign Chairman Rick Herring announced division volunteer chairs and four loaned executives for the two month drive.
The Savannah River Site seeks modified permits to expand groundwater cleanup at M Area. Horvath says 11 cleanup wells and air stripper are active, with flow rising from 400 to 500 gpm and potential to reach 550 575 gpm, pending approval from DHEC.
Miss Laughter, 16, a resident at Helping Hands in South Aiken, invited Gov. Campbell to visit the abuse and neglect shelter after writing him in August. She credits executive director Juanita New and the center with rebuilding her self confidence and future goals.
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