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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1994
Page
1
The Aiken County Transportation Committee, newly appointed, drafted and sent the countywide paving plan to the state Department of Transportation for approval. Committee Chair Robert Bell expects swift backing with the plan to appear on the Highway Commission agenda in April.
Folklorists note the possible 1564 French shift of New Year to January 1 as a trigger for April Fools. Pranks earlier connected to spring festivals in India and Roman Hilaria Cerelia influence, with Celtic spring rites cited. All Fools Day became a global annual tradition by the 18th century.
A brief wire of local sections highlights upcoming calendar listings, classified ads, and Dear Abby guidance with horoscopes, signaling a typical community newspaper package for readers seeking events and personal tips.
Readers are invited to share news tips by calling 648 2311. The message urges community input and suggests using the number to reach the newsroom with story ideas or information.
Death notices report the passing of Hannelore Blackburn Augusta Elsie M Fairbrother Louise Heath Shirley Youngblood Phillips Allen Shepard Gertrude C Wetzel Leah Janet Wilson across Augusta North Augusta Beech Island Aiken and Tennessee Illinois. Names reflect local residents and surrounding communities with basic obituary notices.
Senate bill to let Aiken Regional perform open heart surgery without a state Certificate of Need draws opposition from Sen. Thomas L. Moore who vows to push the measure by tacking it to other legislation. DHEC testimony links Grand Strand Hospital to a lobbying effort to loosen CON rules, amid a 1992 reform aimed at removing politics from the process.
DHEC objects to a Senate bill letting Aiken Regional Medical Centers offer open heart surgery citing quality of care concerns and high volume centers. Leon B. Frishman testified that the state should support few high volume programs. The hearing on the bill by Sen. Tommy Moore and Sen. W. Greg Ryberg included potential additional hearings in Aiken.
Aiken Regional Medical Centers faces a protracted legal battle with Providence Hospital over providing cardiac services. Officials say two years of dispute and third party intervention have slowed efforts to maintain an independent cardiac care unit in the Aiken area.
The Aiken Harness Races cut races for a second year but add a celebrity event. Five local celebrities ride sulkies 100 yards pulled by student athletes from five area high schools. USC Aiken athletic director Randy Warrick supports the fun twist and notes initial ideas evolved to avoid misinterpretation.
The USC Aiken athletic department announces Easter activities at the harness races with Peter Cottontail meeting children and Easter egg hunts. Local celebrities including Aiken Mayor Fred Cavanaugh and USC Aiken leaders will attend, with 37 standardbreds entered across eight races down from twelve last year.
Report notes crowds endured a long program with many races and continued to attend throughout the day. Mention of CELEBRITIES appearing on Page 6A reflects ongoing interest as the event stretched longer than expected.
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