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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 2000
Page
1
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Aiken city releases its 1999 drinking water quality report showing no EPA violations and contaminant levels below the maximum contaminant levels. Public Works Director Larry Morris notes the water is very safe to drink as monitoring covered Jan 1 to Dec 31, 1999.
Aiken County Council Chair Ronnie Young said the full council will begin selecting a new administrator at the July 18 meeting. Bill Shepherd plans to retire September 30 after eight years as chief administrative officer. Joan Wilson said she does not plan to apply for the job.
Aiken County Master-in-Equity Robert A. Smoak Jr. announced his plan to seek re election as the state Judicial Merit Selection Commission released a list of 99 judges and masters up for re election or retirement next year. Vacancies span appeals circuit family and master in equity courts with an Aug 3 noon deadline for candidate submissions.
The drought-fueled heat boosts cinema revenue as two local theaters report strong summer business. Cinema Triple manager Lisa Revels notes weekly takings of eight to ten thousand dollars, up from six to seven thousand last year, attributing gains to popular summer releases and higher staffing needs.
David Winstead and Ms Revels anticipate strong summer business as new releases roll out. They note solid weekend crowds and highlight Thanksgiving and Christmas as peak periods for fresh titles, with early summer showing steady gains.
Drought continues in Aiken and surrounding areas with rainfall deficits of about five to six inches. The Savannah River Site reports 20.45 inches total rain this year through last evening, with last night's gauge at .14 inch. Some locales saw over an inch, but most areas remained under half an inch. Guessers anticipate dry conditions this weekend with around 90 degrees and a 30 percent daily thunderstorm chance next week, as temperatures rebound to mid nineties.
Sen. Tommy Moore says the new state drug prescription plan for seniors 65 and older with incomes below the poverty line costs 20 million dollars. He calls it a step toward federal responsibility and a relief from choosing between food or medicine. Moore predicts the federal government may match funds and follow the state lead.
Aiken County youths eagerly anticipate the 12:01 a.m. Saturday release of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. 11 year old Brantley Heron says the mix of action and mystery draws readers, while 9 year old twins Suzanne and Elizabeth Buyers find the adventures fun and exciting. Local shops plan no special late hours.
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