15 Mar 1997
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1997
Page
1
Today brings sunshine with mild temperatures in the mid 60s and light northeast winds. Tonight will feel cool as temperatures dip into the low to mid 30s under clear skies. No heavy rain is expected after Friday, which washed pollen from surfaces.
Public school students from Aiken County compete in vocal instrumental music dance art sculpture drama and poetry at the Anti-Drug Creative Arts and Talent Festival from 1 to 4 pm. The event is organized by the Aiken County SAFE Team with sponsors Mark Twin Theaters Zaxby s and Chick Fil A.
Obituaries note Erlene Jackson Heyward and Wagoner Stanley K. Smith passing in North Augusta and nearby areas. The notices list their names and communities, with brief memorial references and family acknowledgments.
Friday draw numbers released show Cash 989 Pantany 5 112 2425 29 and The Big Game seven digit codes 4411 2548 plus Big Money alt 10. No further context or official results provided.
Sunny skies and mid 60s are forecast for the Aiken Trials. Spectators and riders should plan routes to the Aiken Training Track. No parking on Two Notch Road or Barnard Avenue per Captain Ron Shelley. Grounds enter at 10 30 a.m. Gates close 1 p.m. infield parking entrants to Audubon Drive and Powderhouse Road. infield vehicles cannot leave until final race. Outfield parking at Mead Avenue and Two Notch Road.
The bill limits local property tax increases to inflation with higher raises needing an absolute majority. It would allow a 3 percent hotel tax and 2 percent on food and drinks, and a 1 percent sales tax for infrastructure. The House subcommittee approved the measure, drafted by the Chamber of Commerce and local groups.
Rep J Scott Beck of North Augusta introduces legislation to require private school buses to have warning flashers and stop arms, aligning with public school standards. The bill sets July 1 1998 as the compliance deadline and argues the devices are a cost effective safety measure for pupils entering and leaving buses.
Kenneth Dale Williams sues BellSouth and Jesse Banes in a $5 million case over a US 25 crash near North Augusta Wal Mart in August 1992 alleging the pole was placed too close to the road. Williams claims injuries from the collision caused medical costs wage loss and future economic damage.
President Clinton underwent repair of a torn knee tendon after a freak accident at golfer Greg Norman’s Florida home. He will be on crutches for eight weeks with months of therapy ahead and may not regain full knee use for six months. He plans a Finland trip next week despite doctors’ reservations.
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