19 Jul 2001
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 2001
Page
1
Creationism advocate Glenn Wilson vows to persist after losses before Aiken County School Board and in circuit court. He says his mission is to tell people about creation and that the topic will not go away.
Aiken teen Daniel Butler repeats as Junior Olympic Tae Kwon Do champion in Tampa Florida earning his second straight gold. The 15 year old has amassed nearly 20 medals in three and a half years across national events.
Obituary notices list Joyce Kearn of Aromas California and Ruby Thompson of Brantley Granitevile Marion Francis Carin of Clearwater. The notices appear in the 5A obituary section with brief decedent details and locations.
Aiken's Citizens Park officials Kim Coleman and Glenn Parker prepare a bid to host the 2008 Dixie Boys 13-year-old World Series in Sulphur Springs Louisiana. The bid, supported by local programs, cites superior park facilities and prior hosting of state tournaments, noting the last youth World Series here was in 1996.
A large pendulum named the Alexander Pendulum now swings in Aiken at the Ruth Patrick Science Center in honor of former USCA Chancellor Dr Robert E Alexander. Chancellor Dr Tom Hallman said the center aims to make science come alive for students and teachers as it demonstrates science methods and inquiry.
An official with the South Carolina Department of Transportation said crews have started clearing a path for a bypass around Aiken connecting US 78 and SC 02 with US 1, bisecting Wire Road Wrights Mill Road Willow Run Road and Old Wagoner Road. Cherokee Construction Co. of Columbia is the contractor. The $6.8 million project is set for completion October 30, 2003.
Residents welcome Congress and President Bush tax refunds with many receiving 600 dollars for married couples and 300 for singles. Local reactions include saving the windfall and using it toward mortgages or savings.
Census data show seniors aging in Aiken with 913 residents over 85 in 1990 rising to 1 782 in 2000. The 45 to 54 age group increased from 12 517 in 1990 to 19 914. Cumberland Village Retirement Home MD Christopher Davies cites Aiken’s charm, university nearby, aging population, and horse community as factors shaping the trend.
Arlington Va federal safety officials told Bridgestone Firestone to recall millions more potentially unsafe tires and set a Friday response deadline. USA Today reports company spokeswoman Jill Bratina says decision imminent after talks with the NHTSA. Ford previously recalled 14.4 million ATX and Wilderness AT tires and may seek payment if more tires are added.
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