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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 2000
Page
5
Summertrom 1a notes big seasonal boost with sales rising by two to three hundred daily as summer films draw more crowds. Winstead and Revels credit better movies and heat relief, prompting upgrades to concessions and crowd handling to serve more families and larger orders.
Judge G Larry Inabinet of Williston plans to retire at the end of June 2001. David Sawyer of Ridge Spring also has a term expiring, while Smoak's seat is gubernatorial and requires Senate and House approval.
The council favored screening committees to pick finalists as in the past. In 1991 after Scott Barnes was discharged the county advertised nationwide with about 100 applicants. Council Chairman Carrol Warner handpicked Shepherd for the job and council approved. Shepherd started in January 1992, finding a $2 million deficit and an austerity program. The next administrator will inherit a $10 million reserve and low tax base.
State climatologist Mike Helfert notes minor drought relief from recent rains but warns deep-rooted crops and trees gain little. The national drought map shows extreme drought extending through the Upstate into western North Carolina as Greenville records a trace in early July and only 1.3 inches since June. Year-to-date rainfall is about 10 inches below normal.
Morris cites test results showing all tested samples well below maximum contamination level goals by wide margins and calls the water very pure. The report notes all drinking water sources can contain trace contaminants from natural and man made substances and urges residents to call the Public Works Department at 642 7610 for the 1999 drinking water quality report.
Senate staff says enrollment opens this fall for 65 plus seniors to obtain drug assistance under a new plan funded at 20 million in the 2001 budget. Eligible seniors receive drug cards January 1 and incur deductibles plus co pays. eligibility limits set at 175 percent of poverty, with expansion up to 200 percent for families.
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