29 Apr 2005
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 2005
Page
1
Crowds pack the new Kroger in a Mayfield Dairy cow statue parking lot and a 24 hour pharmacy. Cassandra Dunbar and Deborah Stone praise the spacious aisles and wide selection as face painting clowns and samples draw shoppers.
Kroger introduces a new store with a broad line of ethnic foods including Hispanic ingredients. Marla Choice notes Kroger is known for variety as the store expands its offerings to attract shoppers seeking fine Hispanic cooking options. Additional details appear on Page 10A.
President Bush pressed Congress to pass Social Security and energy legislation and confirm his court nominees during a prime time briefing. He argued for a sliding scale benefit plan to favor future low income retirees while warning of required hard work by lawmakers. Democrats accused him of funding privatization by cutting benefits, framing the plan as risky.
Final team captains meeting kicked off preparations for the Relay for Life. More than 20 teams gathered at Joc Aiken education building as the event planned for May 20 at Aiken High School moved into its home stretch.
Elvis and woolly mammoths appear in a US history themed mural created by fifth graders under artist Jeremiah Miller at Aiken Elementary School. The project spans eras from mammoths to 9 11 with a river scene linking boats in progression. Colby Hazey notes leaving a legacy for 25 years.
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