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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1990
Page
1
Obituary notices list Alfred Banks Camp of Blackville Julia Coach of Clearwater Murphy Robinson of Gloverville Charles R Thomas of Aiken Peart Thompson of Wiliston with further details available on Page 4A.
People say you're an hour off today but your watch shows correct time. It hints you forgot to reset last night and now face a fresh reminder to adjust clocks.
Heavy morning rains forced the Sulky Races to be postponed with coordinators promising a strong turnout later. Randy Warrick said sponsors expect a good crowd and urged those who planned to come Saturday to attend today and more, noting the weather forecast and gloomy outlook.
Sunday April 1 gates open 11 a m post time 1 p m at Aiken Mile Track Banks Mill Road tickets general admission 5 adults 2 children under 6 free parking railside 50 first row 885 second row 1 campers motor homes 95 weather forecast 30 percent rain crowd hoped USC Aiken Pacer Club will run gates parking and sell concessions sulkies explained and sulky history noted
Despite rain threats, crowds packed Johnston Peach Blossom Festival with crafts and performances moved into Johnston Elementary School gym as a precaution after last year’s soggy event. Gay Holmes of the Johnston Jaycees notes the change saved artisans’ work.
Water solution may come via Valley Public Service Authority grant and loan. Rev. Bob Boone said a $454000 grant is needed before the project can proceed and warned rate hikes are not an option to fund the line to connect five wells and serve Valley area growth. Sen. Tommy Moore cited a desperate need for water and sewer, with officials seeking grant funds and potential JEDA backing.
Columbia profile of Sen Theo W Mitchell Greenville attorney and state senator declares he will run for governor. He cites social and educational decay in the Palmetto State and argues for elder care and youth protection. Mitchell, known for direct rhetoric, aims to unseat Republican Gov Carroll Campbell Jr. An ENC page note indicates this is part two of a gubernatorial candidate series.
Westinghouse Savannah River Co. entered its first year as operating contractor at the Savannah River Site under James Moore. He notes workforce growth and reactor restart efforts amid vast cleanup at the 300 square mile facility. Moore foresees downsizing of weapons but maintains a role for tritium production. Assimilation of Du Pont workers has grown to about 22,000 SRS staff, up from roughly half that five years earlier.
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