29 Mar 1997
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1997
Page
1
Jockey George Perry remained in critical but stable condition after a fall on the back stretch of the fourth race at Ford Conger Field. He was taken Saturday to Aiken Regional Medical Centers after getting tangled in a horse’s legs during the incident. his status had not changed since Monday.
Susan McDougal’s trial on charges of swindling $150000 from conductor Zubin Mehta was postponed to May 6. She will be moved from the county women's jail to Pasadena city jail, with her offering to pay the costs of incarceration and transport. She also faces contempt charges in Starr’s Whitewater inquiry while the pilot died in a Willow Grove jet crash.
Obituary notices report the deaths of Albert John Eubanks and Mary Lu Alice Rhodes from Aiken and North Augusta. The brief notice confirms their passing and lists their connection to respective communities.
Friday's wint wash 3: 676 Fantasy 5: 6-15-18-3-4 The Big Game: 1-43-50-47-48 Big Money Ball 17.
Michael W. Gibbons faces a concluding campaign push as sunlight and crowd support rise for the final leg. Organizers expect strong turnout across key districts with endorsers backing the effort.
After months of work and community support, Helping Hands Child Shelter gains a state license valid through March 30, 1998 to care for 58 children from birth to 18. Interim director Sue Christopher praises progress and the ABATE Motorcycle Club’s early aid, with many local groups offering further help as activities for the kids are planned. Meanwhile, the 1997 Aiken Triple Crown finale unfolds at the Aiken Mile Track with eight harness races, a Star Challenge trotter race, and forecast sunny weather with a high near 80.
Gates open at 10 a m with post time at 1 p m today at Aiken Mile Track. USCA Pacer Club sponsors. Tickets adults six dollars, children six to eleven three dollars, under six free. Easter bunny will hand out eggs. celebrity race includes Mayor Fred Cavanaugh and others.
An interim director praises community support as the facility reports monthly safety inspections and policy revisions. New hiring, training, and administrative guidelines have been implemented to address deficiencies that led to the original license downgrade.
Magician Michael Wilbanks blends illusion with gospel outreach. He notes magic entertains while revealing truth, plans a “Magic 18” show at Woodside Country Club, and has donated show proceeds to a burn center for children. He aims for full time ministry and invites inquiries at 41-0367.
Governor Beasley announced a $5.592 million Victims of Crime Act grant awarded by the U S Department of Justice to three Aiken County agencies the Aiken County Help Line Cumbee Center to Assist Abused Persons and the Second Judicial Circuit Solicitor s Office for victim services Beasley stressed continued funding to aid victims of crime and support law enforcement prosecutors and nonprofit groups serving victims of crime emphasis on statewide commitment to comprehensive victim support.
A Families USA study finds more than a third of South Carolina children lack health coverage due to unaffordable premiums. About 130000 youths, 36 percent, are uninsured though most have working parents and higher education backgrounds. Local advocates cite high costs and limited employer plans as key barriers.
The report cites Anton Gunn and Kelley in anecdotes about uninsured children and rising costs. Census data show 23 million U S children lacked insurance for at least one month in 1995 1996. Gov Beasley announces Medicaid expansion for children delayed from October to July.
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