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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1990
Page
11
A 1989 report to the Department of Energy put the cost of restarting the three idle Savannah River Site reactors at 1.66 billion dollars.
A Graniteville man, 25 year old David Neal Lowe, died Sunday after leaning from a pickup truck to tap the passenger window on South Carolina 25 south of a field. The crash occurred about 3 40 p m, as reported by the South Carolina Highway Patrol. In Columbia, officials announced a new postal service plan to speed first class mail within 120 miles of each office, with next day delivery available to most routes.
Gale Wilkins presents five children stories for readers of all ages. She notes adults stay kids at heart and deserve a good tale from time to time. Her picks include Frederick and Who's In Rabbit's House The Snow Goose Did The Tailor Have A Nightmare and Tikka Tikka Tembo.
M L Curry of Aiken reeled in a 12 pound catfish on Lake Murray Friday. He called it the second largest catfish he has ever pulled. Aiken's Holly Haggard recently appeared on ESPN in a feature about sporting clays.
Foresters warn salvage of Hurricane Hugo felled timber in Charleston faces a shrinking window as rot, insects, and high costs threaten the remaining harvest. Experts note millions in losses and a race to salvage hardwoods and softwoods before access and market value collapse.
Inmate crews from the Lower Savannah Work Release Center and Aiken Youth Correction Center labor for the city of Aiken, eight prisoners have been hired post release, saving about 100000 annually. Workers perform recycling, chipping, Hopeland Gardens tasks, tree trimming, janitorial duties, and office support under supervising staff.
Rep. John Spratt of South Carolina, arriving in 1983 amid Reagan era fiscal battles, leveraged an Armed Services seat into rising influence. His shift to the Budget Committee signals an executive leadership track, with praise from Foley and peers while committee slots remain limited.
Jessica Rosanne Joiner, a 5 foot 9 inch sophomore at USCA, won the Miss Aiken County crown after prior defeat in 1989. She outlined a plan of intensive preparation, aims to represent Aiken County publicly, and prepare for the 1991 Miss South Carolina Pageant in Greenville. Her family, mentors James and Sandra Hopkins, will guide her through ribbon cuttings, parades, and appearances as she polishes her walk and public persona.
Gary Craig, a USDA soil conservation instructor, spent three months in Aiken where a quiet city stay sparked his art. He created ink drawings of 50 horse scenes and greeting cards featuring the May pop Horse and Tractor logo, selling cards at Edisto Beach and locally. He plans to pursue art further while returning to family life.
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