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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 2009
Page
1
On a hot day at Gloverville Park children enjoyed an inflatable slide as volunteers sprayed water to cool them. Former left fielders Jim Rice and Rickey Henderson and the late Joe Gordon were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday.
A global survey ranks tourists by perceived behavior from Sweden the United States Denmark Norway Finland Belgium and others. Despite ranking second overall, British visitors are viewed as the worst in Europe while the French are labeled as the least well behaved by global respondents.
Obituary notes list Rosa Lavern Carswell Aiken Claude E Greene Clearwater Talmadge Joe Jenkins Sr Aiken and Leroy Meriweather Jr Edgefield. Provides brief funeral notices and time details for local families.
The Wife Saver chain began in Augusta in 1965 when George Cunningham Sr. opened the first store in his front yard. Over 44 years it expanded to eight locations including Aiken and North Augusta with family involvement at every step.
Four people confirmed campaigns for the Aiken County Council District 5 seat as filing closes at noon. Names include Andy Cheek Larry Murphy Alexander Haskell and Barry Baggott with Phil Napier undecided. Haskell stresses good government and job replacement post Avondale Mills closure and tax, zoning and waste concerns.
Filing closes at noon Aug 15 for party candidates. Last day to register to vote in primary is Sept 4. Petitions must be submitted by noon with at least 614 valid signatures. Primary is Sept 15 with runoff if needed Sept 29. Last day to register to vote in special election is Oct 3. Special election is Nov 3.
Cpl Eugene Morris notes a calm scene at the H Odell Weeks Activity Center with parents and teens present. He and Penny Schultz monitor the area following a May shooting as temporary safety staff until permanent community service officers are hired.
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