Play Tells Tale Of Bustling Town Flattened To Make Way For Plant
Ellen ton becomes Harmonton as Ellenton's displacement for a nuclear plant drives a town to ruin. Holofcener, with Jerry Bock, musicals, and Ge rard Kenny ties songs to a story of loss, change, and creative rebirth amid industrial plans.
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Barnwell
Ellenton
Lawrence Holofcener
Holofcener
Harmonton
Aiken
Augusta
Jerry Bock
Sid Caesar
Imogene Coca
Carl Reiner
Sammy Davis Jr
Gerard Kenny
Barry Manilow
Want To Go Old Ellenton Musical at Etherredge Center
Ellenton community theater presents a musical at Etherredge Center on February 27 at 8 p.m. Tickets cost 15 for adults and 13 for students and seniors, available at Palmetto Federal, Lower Savannah Council of Government, or by calling Generations Unlimited at (803) 541-1249. The cast includes Sam Dowdy, Leon Holloway, Rick Rudd, Sandy Branham and Angie Dowdy with director Dennis Knapp and musical directors Ellen Holman and Lynn McLellen. A photo exhibit by the Savannah River Archaeological Research Institute accompanies the production with a related show at Barnwell Circle Theater on March 2–3 and a February 27 performance at USCA’s Etherredge Center.
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Etherredge Center
Agutts
Palmetto Federal
Lower Savannah
Vin Claiborne
Harmonton
Sandy Branham
Angie Dowdy
Dennis Knapp
Ellen Holman
Lynn McLellen
Ellenton
Savannah River Archaeological Research Institute
Barnwell Circle Theater
USCA
Experts See 1 in 4 Recession Chance This Year
NABE survey of 36 top forecasters projects moderate GDP growth through 1996 with a 1.9 percent full year rise and 2.2 percent in 1997. The panel sees a 1.4 percent GDP gain in Q1, 2.0 percent in Q2, and 2.4 percent in H2, noting a 1995 gain of 2.1 percent and a weak Q4.
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Washington
National Association of Business Economists
NABE
Clinton
Congress
United States
Illegal political signs sprout on poles blamed for hazards
Local officials note many political and yard sale signs appear on utility poles despite state law banning roadside signs. Attorneys warn fines up to 100 dollars and up to 30 days in jail. Utility workers say staples and nails create climbing dangers. crews remove signs when possible as cities lack direct authority.
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Randy Mayhan
South Carolina Electric & Gas Co
Ralph Gunnells
S. 18
Wire Road
Ray Derrick
Aiken Electric Cooperative
Derrick
Clayton Quattlebaum
Sce&g
Clayton
Uri the intelligent horse charms Aiken woodlands fans
Uri a Russian Risak trained by Ringling Brothers fascinates Mrs. Wolcott with tricks including ring jumps and bows. The 7 year old, 15 hands 3 inch gelding adapts to open spaces at the Wolcott barn near Hitchcock Woods, while owners seek circus poster visibility and more competitive training.
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Uri
Wolcott
Ari
Walcott
Hitchcock Woods
Russia
Ringling Brothers Circus
Augusta Civic Center
Bee Camp Reenactment Supports History Scholarships
Members of the Bee Camp enjoyed the event with help from SCV chapters, Girl Scouts, and the Augusta Amateur Radio Club. Woodward noted Heritage Days at Beech Island in May as the next outing and said proceeds will fund history scholarships and contributions to the Aiken County library and other learning centers.
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Bee Camp
Woodward
SCV
Girl Scouts
Augusta Amateur Radio Club
Beech Island
Aiken County
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Barnell Community Theater
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Francis Harmon
Leon Holloway
Boot Gundy
Rick Rudd
Cal
James Harter
Randell Brothers
Barber Shop
All Styles
Park Ave
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Limestone College
South Airien Baptist Christian School
PTF
Dougherty Road
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Srteay
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