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If Local. Area The Index-Journal 2A Area news State news and SUNDAY, January 17, 1999 Thurmond Lake i Ware Shoals 'IK DuVvVestX Calhoun Fads wlf State IVIUVUllllltH 1 TODAY'S WEATHER Abbeville County awaiting word on manufacturer's fate It- Q) Qt FIRST QTR. FULL MOON (D LAST QTR. NEW MOON down from corporate headquarters and we've tried to contact them several times," said Ron Bunch, execil7 tive director of the Abbeville County Development Board. "We're trying diligently to contact corporate to see how we may be of assistance to those affected, but we've received no response." The county hasn't had to deal with too many plant closings, Bunch said.

But he said the news is frustrating because the county doesn't know how to best help those affected. The Calvin Klein closing announcement comes only months after Decorative Home Accents laid off about 160 people. "They plan to close and we'v heard the date, June 30," Bunch said. "We've not heard anything about why or how it would happen. of the real issues we need to know about in the By ST.

CLAIRE BURNS Index-Journal staff writer ABBEVILLE County officials are trying to verify reports the Calvin Klein plant on the outskirts of town is planning to close at the end of June. Company headquarters, however, are keeping quiet about a decision which could affect more than 100 jobs. The Abbeville Calvin Klein plant is one of nine domestic manufacturing and warehouse facilities operating under Warnaco, the New York-based corporate headquarters for Calvin Klein, a subsidiary. Warnaco is a leading manufacturer of intimate apparel, menswear, jeanswear and accessories. "I think plans are pretty definite they're going to close the facility, but nothing definitive has come Business leader to speak to Chamber GREENWOOD Darla Moore, an internationally recognized business leader from South Carolina will speak at the Greenwood Chamber of Commerce's 1998 annual celebration.

The event, which will be Thursday, Jan. 28, at 6:30 p.m. at Lander University's Finis Home Arena, will highlight the year's event and successes of the chamber. Several awards will be presented, including the committee of the year, chair of the year and the neighborhood association of the year. William Harrison, last year's entry in the Greenwood County Hall of Fame, will present this year's inductee.

Moore is president of Rainwater, one of the largest private investment firms in American. Rainwater has primarily engaged in the founding and building of major companies in the health care service, oil service, natural gas, insurance, and real estate Industries. Moore is affiliated with a number of prestigious corporate boards of directors and is currently chairman of the finance committee for the board of Magellan Health Services Inc. Before joining Rainwater in POLICE, FIRE, EMS LOG Saturday's inmate count at the Greenwood County Detention Center 175. The Greenwood City Fire Department responded to a fire alarm on North Creek Drive at 12:05 p.m.

Friday and to a fire in a bathroom on Holman Street at 3:17 p.m. Friday. The Northwest Volunteer Fire Department responded to a grass fire on Herrin Drive at 3:31 p.m. Friday. The Highway 34 Volunteer Fire Department responded to a fire alarm at the Chalmers Plant on Florida Avenue at 10:09 a.m.

Friday. Greenwood County EMS responded to three non-emergency transport requests and emergencies on Jordan Street, at Fast Point at Lander University at Parkland Place Road and Emerald Road, the Nu-Way on New Market Street, Wisewood Apartments, Highway 246 at Calhoun, at Parker White Funeral Home, on Giles Avenue, Sherard Road and Highway 10. i The Greenwood City Police Department records were not available. The Greenwood County Sheriffs Department reported three incidents of criminal domestic violence, a domestic complaint, a violation of an order of protection, and a weapon seized. ABBEVILLE, GREENWOOD, LAU-rjtENS: mostly cloudy with a chance of afternoon showers.

High in the lower 60s. South wind around mph. Chance of rain 30 percent, Cloudy with a good chance of jhowers Possibly a thunderstorm. Low ip the upper 40s. Chance of rain 50 percent Chance of morning showers otherwise breezy with decreasing ttlouds.

High in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent. Extended forecast. Monday night and Low 35 40. High near 65.

Wednesday and fiursday Lows 35 to 40. Highs Around 60. EDGEFIELD, FAIRFIELD, LANCASTER, MCCO RMICK, NEWBERRY, SALUDA: clouds with a 20 percent chance of a shower late in fjie day. High in the middle 60s. South wind 10 mph.

Tonight. cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. A thunderstorm is possible. Low in the upper 40s. Monday.

Decreasing clouds. High 60 to 65. AIKEN, ALLENDALE, BAMBERG, BARNWELL, CALHOUN, CHESTERFIELD, CLARENDON, KERSHAW, LEE, LEXINGTON, Orangeburg, rich-land, sumter: Increasing clouds with a 20 percent chance of a shower late in the day. High in the upper 60s. South wind 10 mph.

cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. A thunderstorm is possible. Low around 50. clouds. High in the middle 60s.

DARUNGTON, DILLON, FLORENCE, MARION, MARLBORO: cloudy. Increasing clouds in the afternoon. High 65 to 70. South wind 10 mph. cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers.

A thunderstorm is possible. Low around 50. A 20 percent chance of a shower Otherwise decreasing clouds. High 65 to 70. CHASES: Senator to Continued from page I A Longshore Ward, 43, died in a head-on collision with Highway Patrol officer Aaron Duncan.

The trooper had crossed a double yellow line to pass cars while chasing a motorcycle for traffic violations. To discourage people from fleeing. Thomas suggests mandatory jail time and license revocation. The legislation would require police to be more selective when deciding to pursue a fleeing suspect. Thomas said he would like to see the state's law enforcement agencies adopt a pursuit policy that takes into account the seriousness of the offense and risk to the public.

The Public Safety Department's study shows that between January 1994 and November 1997, 33 people died in 26 accidents involving law enforcement pursuits in South Carolina. Two of the deaths were officers, 24 were people in the vehicle being chased and seven were bystanders. A survey of law enforcement agencies shows that only 135 of HENRY PRICE FLOYD NICHOLSON TRIP: Ninety Six Continued from page A member of the Prowler staff for the past three years," said faculty advisor Ronda Rubin. "When the rest of the staff leaves promptly at 3 p.m., it is not unusual for Melissa to remain after school for an an hour or two in order to edit and reformat articles and to prepare the layout for the newspaper." The Prowler also produces a page for the local community newspaper. Threadgill maintains a 3.9 grade point average while taking such Advanced Placement courses as calculus, English and history.

She also takes physics and journalism. Rubin said Threadgill's flight overseas "will enable Melissa to expand not only her own perception and knowledge of the world, but also, upon her return, Melissa can share her experiences with her contemporaries Ninety Six High School, and motivate them to expand their own knowledge of the world." "I cannot think of a more deserving young person for this award," added Principal Nick Hyduke. "Students like Melissa make me Casino boat owners develop strategy to fight opponents LITTLE RIVER (AP) Casino boat owners in this fishing village are adopting a two-pronged strategy to fight legislative opposition to their livelihood. Lawyers for Jim Gray, owner of the 500-passenger Stardancer, and Dewayne Williams, who owns the Victori Casino, are preparing to sue the state based on federal "takings" laws if they are forced to leave South Carolina waters. They have hired six lobbyists to win allies in the state legislature and deflect action on a proposed casino boat ban.

They are also considering a lawsuit if their operations are banned and large cruise lines continue to sail into the state's ports with gambling equipment on board. Gray and Williams have retained former South Carolina congressman John Napier and an associate to prepare the brief based on federal takings laws, said Joe Saleeby, a lobbyist for the casino boats. "No one in the United States knows more about takings laws than these two gentlemen," he said. The lawsuits got their start when David Lucas went to the U.S. Supreme Court because coastal regulations kept him from developing his Isle of Palms beachfront property.

Sen. John Land, D-Clarendon, does not think a lawsuit by the casino operators will be successful. i "They came in understanding that they were coming in under a he said. CLINTON: Prosecutors case Continued from page I A Lott added that he knew the White House had been in contact with the1 Democrats, and he added it would be proper if he joined in any future con versations with the president's team. In reply, Senate Democratic Leader Tom Daschle declined the invitatio'h for a bipartisan group.

"It is my hope that such arrangements will ultimately prove unnecessary," he wrote. Most Republican favor granting the House's request to call witnesses; many but not all Democrats oppose it. That issue won't be settled for at least another week, although mariy' Republicans and Democrats say they expect the GOP to insist, at a minimum, on depositions of such possible witnesses as Ms. Lewinsky, presidential friend Vernon Jordan and Oval Office secretary Betty Currie. It fell to Hyde, known in the House for his flashes of eloquence, to "Some of us have been called Clinton haters," he said.

"This is not a question of who we hate, this is a question of what we love the rule of law, equal; justice before the law and honor in our public life." The Illinois Republican noted proposed resolutions of censure that would sharply criticize Clinton for violating the people's trust. And he said if sena- tors believed such allegations and yet voted to acquit the chief executive, "the! office of the presidency has been deeply, and perhaps permanently, dam-l aged." GEORGETOWN, HORRY: Partly cloudy. Increasing clouds during the afternoon. High in the middle 60s coast to the upper 60s inland. South wind 10 mph.

cloudy With a 30 percent chance of showers. A thunderstorm is possible. Low 50 to 55. 30 percent chance of showers decreasing clouds. High 65 to 70.

BERKELEY, NORTHERN COL-LETON, DORCHESTER, HAMPTON, WILLIAMSBURG: cloudy. Increasing clouds during the afternoon. High around 70. Southeast wind 10 mph becoming south. cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers.

A thunderstorm is possible. Low in the lower 50s. 20 percent chance of a shower decreasing clouds. High around 70. BEAUFORT, CHARLESTON, SOUTHERN COLLETON, JASPER: Partly cloudy.

Increasing clouds during the afternoon. High 65 to 70. Southeast wind 10 mph becoming south. cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. A thunderstorm is possible.

Low in the lower 50s inland to the middle 50s coast. A 20 percent chance of a shower early. Otherwise decreasing clouds. High around 70. Be seek new law 1,007 pursuits in 1997 resulted in convictions for violent crimes.

Some police departments already encourage their officers to avoid pursuits. "You hear the argument that if you don't chase, nobody will stop," Greenville Police Chief Mike Bridges said. "That's just not true. I believe 99 percent of the people out there are law-abiding citizens. The ones who are going to run from officers are going to run regardless." Thomas said his legislation would also encourage better police training in pursuits, something law enforcement officials agree is needed.

Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said his department puts great emphasis on teaching pursuit skills. But Lott was also concerned that the proposed legislation, which included in-car cameras and, better equipment such as tire-deflating devices, would be too costly. "We would love to have cameras in every car and we would love to have this training," he said. "And we would love to have the funding for it." 1 MOLLY SPEARMAN ANNA SIPPER student editor proud to be an educator." Junior ambassador roles are expected of the students, who will be introduced to U.S. diplomats and local mayors and provided with special entertainment and organized get-togethers with local youth.

PARADE officials will chaperone the trip, and former Young Columbus recipients will be among the counselors arid guides. Judges in the Lakelands' "Young Columbus' competition were Greenwood Mayor Floyd Nicholson; Henry Price, a nationally recognized faculty member of the University of South Carolina's College of Journalism and Mass Communications and the first Frank and Eleanor Mundy Fellowship recipient; Anna Sipper, Tormer editor of The Forum newspaper at Lander University; and State Rep. Molly Spearman of Saluda. Melissa is the daughter of Jack' ThrcadgilL an appraiser, and Deborah, a nurse at KendalL No nominee could be related to an employee of The Index-JoumaL fn DARLA MOORE at banquet 1994, Moore was a managing director of Chase Bank. Because of her success in finance, she has been featured in articles in several publications, including Forbes, Fortune, Reader's Digest, and the Wall Street" Journal.

She holds a B.A. degree in political science from the University of South Carolina and an M.B.A. from George Washington University. An outstanding proponent of state education, she is a major benefactor to the University of South Carolina, the first university to name its business school after a woman. She donated $25 million to the university last year.

Moore is married to Richard E. Rainwater. Limited tickets are still available. The cost per person is $30, or a corporate table of eight for $240. For details, contact Kelly Kirkpatrick or Sandy McCord at 223-8431.

ing on the next office holder. If they cant meet that burden, this country has a serious problem. "I dont want my country to be the country of gnat equivocators and compartmentalizers for the next century." Graham "The constitutional conduct exhibited by the executive when he was told by the judicial branch, "You've got to participate in a was so far afield of whafs fair, what's decent, that It became a high crime." Graham "Impeachment is not about punishment Impeachment is about cleansing the office. Impeachment Is theft is not a huge problem. "We don't really lose a lot of our carts and when we do, a customer usually tells us and we go get it," Teresa Griffin, customer service manager, said.

"Many people steal carts and sell them to recycling centers," Billy Blume, IGA Plus store manager, said. "They can make big money selling those and the wooden pallets we use to unload the trucks." Blume doesn't know exactly how the theft affects prices, but "it factors in there somewhere," he said. Food Lion Store No. 223 recovers 10-15 missing carts every two weeks, Assistant Manager Dale Gilbert said. GRAHAM: Addresses senators during Clinton impeachment trial Continued from page 1A civil rights for our citizens.

I believe that may be one of the hallmarks of his presidency, and I'm not here to tell you that he doesnt. I'm here to tell you that when It was It his case, when those rights had to applied to him, he failed miserably. Graham "Don cheat in a lawsuit by manipulating the testimony of others. Dont sent public officials and friends to tell your lies before a federal grand jury to avoid your legal 'responsibilities. Dont put your legal and political interests ahead of the rule of law and common decency.

"If you find that these are high crimes, that Is the burden you're plac CARTS: Losses, thefts can cut into store profits dent will be waiting outside the doop of this chamber. Our constitutional system is simple and it's genius all ai the same time. "If that vice president is asked tc come in to assume the mantle ot chief executive officer of the land; chief law enforcement officer of the' land, it will be tough, it will be painfull but we will survive and we will bette for It" Graham i VDEX-JOIUYIL PS. 261-540 Oraarwrood Journal, Aug. 1, 1895: Oraanwood tndaa MtHM Nov.

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Determining that it's a high crime puts It back In Graham "Ladies and gentlemen, as hard as it may be for the same reasons, cleanse this office. The vice presi "There are a lot of them stolen, but we also send someone around to gather them up." he said. As for their effect on prices, Gilbert said "it's gotta be made up somewhere." At the Ingle's store 56 in Abbeville, pranks with the carts are more common than theft "Mostly kids roll them down the hill when they're hanging out in the parking lot late at night," Store Manager Carl Duvall said. "It messes up the front wheels and that kind of aggravates the customers because the carts won't steer right," be said. "But as far as theft goes, the customers usually leave the buggies alone." Continued from page 1A "If you have a lot of walk-in trade, it causes the buggies to disappear," he said.

"They're not really, stealing them, they just borrow them to take the groceries home. And you never know where they'll end up." Jyll Maddox, store manager of the Piggly Wigghy in Saluda, agrees. "We don't have many problems here," he said. "Because of our store's location, few people are able to walk here. "Since mere are few nearby residences, almost everybody drives.

So cart theft is not a problem here like it is at stores in the middle of cities." Managers at the Food Lion Store No. 1246 in McCormick say cart.