21 Jul 1993
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1993
Page
1
The board voted to ask the county legislative delegation to collect relevant facts on school district deconsolidation. Trustee Johnny A Shaw urged action while Chairman H Slay noted legislators have statutes and state agency access. The move aims to present key issues to the public for review.
The draft study for Savannah River Site projects a workforce drop from 22 000 to about 15 400 by 2000 at 4 to 5 percent annual attrition, with possible hiring after cleanup programs begin. Local leaders favor slow attrition to ease economic impact and diversify industry for Aiken County, while officials stress a careful, long term planning approach.
Readers are invited to report news leads by calling 648 2311. The notice urges community members to provide tips, tips may be used for forthcoming stories, contacts remain open for quick follow ups.
Norfolk Southern officials say the York Street Bridge work continues with six weeks of detours ahead as specially cut timbers from Koppers Company are awaited. After the northbound rail bridge is rebuilt, a full closure and rehabilitation of the related spans will follow, with axle limits already in place on several nearby bridges.
With under two weeks left in the Aiken Standard vegetable contest Clara Fields of Langley leads the tomato category with a two pound 14.55 ounce entry. Davin of Aiken sits second with two pounds 7.7 ounces. RJ Simkins of Williston has the top four pound 14.05 ounce yellow squash entry. The heaviest tomato or squash winner earns $100.
New Ellenton Village council rehired John Harte as town attorney Tuesday after Mayor Arthur Hanna sought his return. Harte previously led the post before January, replacing by Fantry Jr. and Crosby Lewis, who left on July 3. Hanna said Harte would reduce his fee as finances recover and pressing sewer issues loom.
Officials consider raising drought severity to moderate amid ongoing hay and feed shortages. The SC Water Resources Commission awaits agricultural input before a decision, while the public helps via the Hay Hotline as storms ease fire alerts and federal aid eyes SC disaster declarations.
In the heat wave pet owners face danger as dogs suffer heat stroke. Mark Fulmer of Sarahsetter Kennels in Aiken reports two cases, while Dr. Holly Woltz of Veterinary Services notes about five overheated animals in two weeks. A dog arrived with a 107 degree temperature.
Longstanding ranchers report extreme weather causing planting delays and about 200 million dollars in operating losses. In Saluna County a rancher finds only a silo of old corn and sorghum, leaving pastures barren for his 600 cattle. State agriculture officials urge quick growing grasses like sorghum millet to cope with the drought.
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