18 Mar 1993
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1993
Page
1
Aiken County plans an $8.6 million 800-student middle school on 60 acres behind Crosland Park on Wire Road set for fall 1995 occupancy. The project includes 20 acres for a future elementary and new Area 1 offices.
Trainer Ron Stevens won three of six Aiken Trials after a cold rain crowd of about 2,000 at the Aiken Training Track. Dish It Out captured The Gaver Trophy in 23 3-5 seconds, Chief Protocol won The Post Trophy, and Zigzippity took The von Stade Trophy with a 48 second half mile. Dogwood Stable scored two wins as Stevens faced a virus that scratched horses and reduced fields.
The 27th annual Aiken Hunt Meet at Clark Field features time honored traditions. The Guarantors' Tent Party hosts entertainment with a band and catering while horse drawn carriages parade and paddock watching help guests pick a winner. Tailgating fosters a family friendly, festive atmosphere.
Aiken SERTOMA Club sponsors the hunt meet at Clark Field on Saturday March 20 with gates at 10 a m and first race at 1 p m Tickets range from 10 to 100 with various guarantor and subscriber packages including tents luncheons and parking General admission is 10 and children under 12 enter free Vehicle parking is 5 with special railside options 50 for two tickets Newburn notes tailgating fans reserve the same spot annually.
Rep. Charles R. Sharpe and Rep. Thomas E. Huffled lawmakers Wednesday introducing bills on video poker. Huff paired his bill with liquor tax changes to offset potential revenue losses from gambling expansion. Sharpe would let local governments regulate operating hours and penalties, up to 200 in fines or 30 days jail per offense. Huff proposed a public referendum on outlawing electronic gambling and raising liquor and beer taxes to replace revenue. Current annual video poker revenue exceeds 29 million, projected to 40 million next year and 70 million by 1995.
North Augusta Rep Thomas Huff introduces an amendment to the 3.6 billion appropriations bill to grant Nghia Thuy Ta a diploma in June. Ta, a 3.4 GPA senior ranked 45th of 341, would have failed the English written test. Huff argues the case shows injustice and seeks waiver via amendment.
A North Augusta legislator argued that a proposed change would raise funds by $1 million, predicting a point of order amid ongoing budget discussions. Further details appear on Page 5A.
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Mary Fincher Jines and Joseph McManus appear in a social notices column with additional names including Mary Braid Murphy from North Augusta. See page 3B for full details and related events or acknowledgments.
Four Clemson University students and companions were among hikers stranded in the Appalachians during the Blizzard of 93. Tim Anderson Jason Waters from Aiken High School Tim Smith of Florida and Chuck Otosun of Georgia faced two feet of snow after planning eight inches. They cut the hike after realizing the weather was far worse than expected.
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