19 Mar 1996
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1996
Page
1
Aiken Standard reports a power outage hit the plant shortly after midnight, delaying today's edition. Crews from South Carolina Electric and Gas Co. restored power shortly after dawn and the building’s telephone system was disrupted, causing inconvenience to readers and customers.
Strong winds 20 to 30 mph and scattered rain swept the CSRA overnight. Rain totaled about 0.1 inch at Bush Field. hail reported in parts of Trenton. Edgefield under thunderstorm advisory until 4 a.m. Winds to continue, then ease. Friday forecast calls for partly cloudy skies and showers. A power outage in Aiken blamed on a renegade squirrel caused about 600 SCE&G customers to lose power briefly while rerouting.
Obituaries note deaths of Eliza Bates Aiken William Partin Jackson Hurst and Ruby Young in North Augusta. Monday's winning numbers listed: Caan 3 aeare Fantasy Five 2 11 20 25 28.
The Department of Energy announced a plan to cut 1 950 positions at the Savannah River Site by September 30 1997 with 820 already eliminated by then through attrition and about 30 federal workers to be let go. DOE spokesman Bill Taylor said certain disciplines will be targeted to preserve critical skills while others are cut. Secretary Hazel O Leary planned a briefing on the 1997 budget at Aiken Technical College with SRS budget details to follow.
George Kierspe spent 30 years as an engineer for DuPont before retiring to pursue art. He credits an early shipboard mentor and a faded oil book for sparking his interest, later studying under Al Byers and John Elliott at USCA. He won awards in juried shows and regards art as a regional, not purely monetary, achievement.
Two Aiken County lawmakers say the South Carolina Accountability Act of 1996 needs revision with public and educator input. Reps. Roland Smith and Rudy Mason warn the bill as drafted will not pass this session and call for major changes before hearings resumed in April.
Rep Ronald Townsend notes a hearing panel seeks input from the SC Association of School Administrators and multiple education groups before hearings. Aiken Technical College may host a session with no date set. Sheila Gallagher says lawmakers delay action due to flaws in the bill.
The Ai ken Steeplechase Association will host its third annual Village of Shops at the 30th renewal on Saturday March 23 at Ford Conger Field. Vendors offer equestrian oriented gifts, clothing, jewelry, artwork and food in infield tents with a new Steeplechase Shop by the Aiken SERTOMA Club.
Gates open at 10 a.m. Post time 1 p.m. at Ford Conger Field for the Aiken Hunt Meet. Guarantor packages cost 250 dollars with four tickets, luncheon, music, and parking. Additional tickets 62.50. Subscriber 100 dollars for two tickets and railside parking. General packs 50 dollars. infield tickets 8 in advance, 10 at gate. Parking 5 dollars per vehicle. Children under 12 admitted free.
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