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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1996
Page
6
Today's 30th renewal of the Aiken Steeplechase at Ford Conger Field features horses entered with rider, sire and trainer listed. Lineups include Mer and various entries with jockeys and connections, details appear in the conditions and entries section of the program.
A vacant single story house at 425 York Street burned Friday at 1 30 p m. Firefighters from the Aiken Department Public Safety extinguished the main blaze in about ten minutes and battled attic hotspots for nearly an hour. No injuries were reported. Nearby homes were spared and York Street traffic was rerouted during the response.
Westinghouse Bechtel and DOE staff face layoffs at SRS with 500 to 600 workers likely to depart. Programs include early retirement offers from 1995, voluntary separation bonuses, severance pay tied to service, and extended benefits. Construction craft workers may receive a six week one time pay. Some employees may repay severance if rehired.
Volunteers and students celebrate at the Very Special Arts Festival in Aiken. The four hour event features hugs, ribbons, banners, and balloons as athletes from Special Olympics showcase abilities. Parents, friends, and volunteers emphasize inclusion and joy.
Iowa named the most livable state for 1996 by Morgan Quitno Press, with South Carolina rising to 37th from 42nd. Minnesota Nebraska Wisconsin Utah fill top five, while Louisiana and several Southern states rank low. Morgan Quitno cites stable quality of life as key.
The Democratic slate includes Sallie Mae Johnson Brooks running for county auditor and LaWana McKenzie seeking re election to District 3 on the county council. Other Democrats listed are Willar Hightower Coroner Sue Townsend Probate Judge Sue Roe and Bill Clyburn. Republicans include Sen Greg Ryberg Susan Swanson and several House and sheriff candidates.
The article notes a purse totaling $73,000 and 50 horses set to race across seven events for the NSBA opening meet. Five races will use national fences with two flat races, involving county patrols doctors ambulances and veterinarians.
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