Seasonal Sales Soar in Horse Creek Valley
Sky City, the largest discount store in the valley, had an exceptionally good year with sales matching last year. Manager Barry Griffin noted the 1987 gloom did not materialize and that big-ticket items were weaker while smaller purchases drove growth. Merchants across Aiken County reported brisk post Christmas sales and steady returns and exchanges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sky City
Horse Creek Valley
Barry Griffin
Aiken County
Wackenhut Wins S C Employer of Year
Wackenhut Services Inc. WSI the security contractor at the Savannah River Plant is named South Carolina winner of the 1987 Employer of the Year for Hiring Veterans award. Nominated by the Aiken office of the S C Employment Security Commission. George O Day joins Tel A Cast Inc as production manager. Tel A Cast produces The Weekend Gardener. About 2 200 executives responsible for hiring in companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wackenhut Services Inc
WSI
Savannah River
South Carolina
American Legion
Aiken
S.C
George O'Day
Tel-A-Cast Inc
Tel-A-Cast
Management recruiters report healthy hiring in South Atlantic
Management Recruiters International surveyed business briefs nationwide showing 36.1 percent in the South Atlantic region plan to expand middle management and professional staff in the next six months, 53.4 percent will maintain staff, and 9.8 percent plan reductions. The region shows a .7 point rise in hires versus late 1987, with a 1.5 point drop in reductions. Management Recruiters operates an office in Aiken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Management Recruiters International Inc
South Atlantic
Aiken
Community Calendar Aiken Area Groups Share Meeting Listings
A dense listing of local meetings and events across Aiken and nearby areas. Highlights include A.A. speaker at Lin den St, public library hours, rescue squad and Lions Club meetings, and various health and civic group gatherings with contact numbers for information.
Clemson University Designs Robot That Avoids Hazards
Clemson University researchers develop hazard avoiding robots with onboard AI to prevent breakdowns in dangerous areas. Sias leads a $36,000 Du Pont Savannah River Labs funded effort adding a robot brain atop the unit, while Fitch works on a $43,000 movable antenna to improve sensing in cluttered, enclosed spaces. The system warns via lights and can refuse operator commands when threats are detected, enhancing safety in nuclear or high radiation environments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clemson
Clemson University
Fred Sias
Electrical and Computer Engineering
du Pont Co
Savannah River Labs
Sias
Lewis Fitch
du Pont
Sias Sai
Tamboritzans concert at Etherredge Center Feb 23 1988
Duquesne University folk dance group Tamboritzans performs at Etherredge Center on Tuesday February 23 1988. Sponsored by Etherredge Center and Aiken Branch of the American Association of University Women. Tickets cost $10. Call 649-3778 after 3 pm for tickets and 648-6851 ext 905 for center info.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duquesne University
Etherredge Center
Aiken
American Association of University Women
Library events and children programs listed at multiple branches
Aiken library hours and events include preschool storytime for ages 2 5 and Saturday films for ages 6 and up. Nancy Carson branch lists Oh Boy Babies and Legend of John Henry with similar preschool times and adult hours. New Ellenton and Wagener branches provide hours and preschool storytime sessions on select days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Henry
Nancy Carson
New
Ellenton Branch
Wagener
Wedding Morgan Blackmon at Gloverville First Baptist
Carla Lynn Blackmon and Ricky Farrell Morgan wed at Gloverville First Baptist Church. Officiant Rev. Jim Rodgers. bride given in marriage by uncle Rodrick Simons. Attendants included Sheryl Gregory as matron of honor and Jack Adkison as best man. Couple to reside in Gloverville after a Orlando honeymoon. Both employed by Amoco Foam Products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carla Lynn Blackmon
Ricky Farrell Morgan
Gloverville First Baptist Church
Rodrick Simons
Jim Rodgers
Linzy Norton
Hugoton
Kansas
Peggy Craig
Gloverville
Julia Coleman
Robert Simons
Julia Norton
Bill Norton
Gladys Morgan
J.B. Morgan
Randy Morgan
Bath
Robbie Duncan
Chris Gregory
Edgefield
Russell Dean Blackman
Laura Kitchens
Orlando
Fla
Aiken ‘Technical College
Amoco Foam Products
Beech Island
Langley-Bath-Clearwater High
Upcoming Community Events Listings for January in Aiken
A list of upcoming events including a paper drop off sponsored by the Aiken Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind at 441 Chesterfield St. News items include the Aiken County Heart Unit Annual Kick Off Dinner at Houndslake Country Club on Jan 7 with Dr. G Lionel Zumbro Jr and dinner price of 12 dollars. Doctor Who Fan Club at Mr Gattis Pizza on Jan 10. Augusta Chapter of the National Association of Accountants on Jan 12. Savannah River Health Physics Society on Jan 14 with supper priced at 10.75. Starstruck theater performances at the Aiken Community Playhouse on Jan 15-30. Green Gardeners Garden Club luncheon Jan 16 at Willcox Inn. and auditions for The Odd Couple Female Version at Aiken Community Playhouse on Jan 25-26. Reservations and contact numbers are provided for each event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aikens
National Federation of the Blind
Chesterfield St
Chesterfield Street
Hampton Avenue
Aiken County Heart Unit
Houndslake Country Club
Lionel Zumbro Jr
Georgia Heart Institute
University Hospital
Augusta
Steve Thomas
al Goodwyn
Aiken ‘Community Playhouse
Green Gardeners Garden Club
Willcox Inn
Sara Beeland
Aiken Community Playhouse
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Wackenhut
O’day
A.A
Linden St
Aiken County Historial Museum
Newberry St
Hopeland Gardens
Gamblers Anonymous
Aiken Center
Ponce ‘de Leon Ave
North Augusta
Lancaster St. SW
Aiken County Public Library
Aiken County Rescue Squad
Aiken Lions Club
Lions Hut
North Aiken
H. Odell Weeks Activities Center
H .Odell Weekes
CSRA
the Embroiderer's Guild of America
Pri
Vate
St. John Towers
Telfair Street
Disabled American Veterans and ‘Auxiliary
Old Airport Road
HCA Aiken Regional Medical Centers
Kalmia Toastmasters Club
Waterloo St
The
Mental Health Association
Wagener Town Council
Aiken Jaycees
Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame
Ambues
Wakin
Aiken Standard
Fitch
the Alley
Cas
Our Bridal
Mary Eleanor Giard
Beverly Chestnut
Allison Weeks
Deborah Pace
Melody Kyzer
Scott Garvin
Gary Franklin
Robert Christopher Yockel
Douglas Sides
Deryl Egbert
Spode & Cuthbertson
China
Oneida Stainless
Roberta
Morgan- Blackmon
Mrs. Morgan
Caria Lynn
Isiackmo1
Gosnell
Iskey Ka
Sears
Park Ave
S.E. Aiken
5.C
Walton
Park Avenue Fabrics
Decorating Center
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