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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 14, 2002
Page
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A four percent water and sewer rate increase could take effect in July but remains under study. Council member Lessie Price stated she supports studying the proposal further before approval at Monday’s City Council meeting. Page 2A.
Former President Jimmy Carter pressed Cuban leader Fidel Castro on human rights and democracy during a Havana meeting at the Latin American School of Medicine. Castro hosted the talks after Carter caused controversy by saying US officials had no evidence of Cuba’s involvement in weapons of mass destruction development.
Obituary notices for Estelle Hickson Aiken and Annette Holloway listed on page 5A. Details on birth, death, family connections, and service information are summarized from the readable obituary notes.
A Monday afternoon blaze destroyed a Clearwater residence on Belvedere-Clearwater Road about 12:30 PM. Bath Volunteer Fire Department Chief David Cunningham said five departments battled the fire for over two hours, using a 1,500-gallon pool for water due to a distant source. Several firefighters were treated at the scene.
Aiken County Councilmember Susan Giddings announced she will not run for reelection to a third term. She described the decision as grueling and prayerful and told Scott Singer, the only announced candidate for District 2, of her choice late Sunday. She urged the next officeholder to act with integrity and conscience.
Bipartisan praise on Capitol Hill greeted a new US Russian treaty to cut deployed long range nuclear weapons to 1700 2200 per side by 2012. Senators Biden and others hailed the step while scrutiny remains. Congressmen Graham cited dangers of plutonium surplus material and the risk of black market gains by terrorists.
Blown snow like pines bent and flags whipped as players endured a blustery Monday at Mount Vintage Plantation during the first day of practice rounds for the second annual Asahi Ryokuken International Championship. LPGA qualifiers competed for final spots as winds challenged golfers on the long rolling layout off Sweetwater Road in Edgefield County.
Peggy Ford directed the seventh annual Celebrity Waiter Night amid rain, ensuring volunteers had shirts and smooth operations at Linda’s Bistro. Ten restaurants drew crowds with four turning diners away as the event surpassed prior totals, netting 41,650 dollars for Children’s Place. Brenda Piccolo praised the fun and cause, while Firehouse Restaurant hosted a makeshift eatery with Pete Frommer serving grilled chicken.
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