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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1998

Page

7

Lost in Space tops box office as Titanic slips to second

Hollywood reports Lost in Space opens with 20.5 million, winning the weekend. Titanic falls to second with 11.6 million after Oscar sweep. Mercury Rising debuts at 10.8 million, Grease reissue earns 5.5 million. Primary Colors and others follow in the top 10.

Los Angeles Exhibitor Relations Co Bruce Willis Robinsons Dr. Smith Gary Oldman William Hurt Mimi Rogers Matt LeBlanc Heather Graham Danger Will Robinson Dange The Newton Boys

Officials Return to Posts Amid County Council Race Notice

Ms Carpenter and Ms Carter resume their previous jobs after a suspension. Stephen s plans to run as Democratic candidate for Aiken County Council District 5 in November. He hints on listening to people but does not confirm reasons for the suspension. County officials including McCarthy will tour jails in Lexington Marion Horry and Marlboro counties this week as plans move forward on a new detention center and jail contracts this year.

Carpenter Carter Stephens Aiken County Shepherd McCarthy Lexington Marion Horry and Marlboro

Youth and adults unite for weed control in Aiken County

Students from fu ral classmates join a WOW garden project in a community effort led by Helping Hands executive director Shadie Hall. The coop, funded by LINC with anonymous donor money, runs with United Way, Clemson University, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the S.C. Department of Education managing the program.

WOW Shadie Hall Helping Hands LINC Aiken County United Way Clemson University Department of Health and Human Services S.C. Department of Education

Masters Week Impacts Local Golf Courses In 9-Hole Spots

Palmetto pro Tom Moore notes Masters week opens courses to outside play with higher fees while Houndslake's Dave Franklin says many locals skip the week for Masters tickets. Bogeyville expects a small rise in business. smaller clubs like Jim & Lillies in Jackson and New Ellenton Golf Course, both nine holes, may see extra traffic but not the crush at larger courses.

Tom Moore Palmetto Houndslake Country Club Dave Franklin Bogeyville Golf Club Moneta Jim & Lillie

Public contracts opened to public after signing in SC

A bill before the South Carolina House Judiciary Committee would require public access to contracts entered into by public agencies once signed and disclose finalists’ job applications. It also limits closed door sessions and challenges exemptions claimed by the Commerce Department related to economic development documents. The move follows disputes with BMW over state spending on employee training at its Greer plant.

Columbia House Judiciary Committee Gary Simrill Rock Hill South Carolina Press Association State Commerce Department David Beasley

Holy Week Church Services and Easter Events Listed

A number of local churches announce Holy Week services Maundy Thursday and Good Friday observances, Easter sunrise plans, and related events. Churches named include St Paul United Methodist New Ellenton Wesley United Methodist Aiken Covenant Presbyterian York Street First Baptist York Street Aiken St James Lutheran Graniteville and Mt Anna Baptist Aiken. Contacts provided for more information and times span April 6 to April 12.

St. Paul United Methodist Church Main St New Ellenton Wesley United Methodist Church Aiken Timothy Williams Ronald ‘Thurmond Earl Roberson Covenant Presbyterian Church Hitchcock Parkway First Baptist Church York Street Richland Avenue Fellowship Hall Race United Methodist Church Georgia Ave North Augusta St. James Lutheran Church Laurel Drive Graniteville Mit. Anna Baptist Church Banks Mill Road Christ Church Family Life Center

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