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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 17, 2009
Page
1
Public health officials inspect every retail food establishment annually in South Carolina. In Aiken County about two inspections occur each year to ensure cleanliness and proper food preparation. Don Patterson of DHEC notes these measures help prevent food-borne illnesses and reassure diners.
Health inspectors grade facilities on risk factors and cleanliness to reduce food borne illness. Scores from 88 to 100 earn A, 78 to 87 B, 70 to 77 C. unannounced checks ensure corrective action within 10 days if a downgrade occurs.
Real estate agents in South Carolina press for repeal or modification of the 2006 point-of-sale tax reassessment that raises tax bills on property transfers. Meybohm broker Ron Pope says the policy damages an recovering market as local governments urge tax reform to finance services. Dozens of Aiken County Realtors plan a lobby on the State House steps amid legislative debate. The 15 percent cap on value increases for existing homeowners remains a flashpoint with talks of taxing sold properties at actual value.
Obituary brief lists Normadene Johnson of Corona New York Rosa Lee Hollingsworth of Blackville Charles Edward Reames Sr of Clearwater and Bydra Mae Weaver of Aiken with funeral details likely forthcoming for community notices in the 6A column.
The Aiken Standard invites readers to send in photos and stories about Pontiacs they own or recall. Some memories date back, others recent, and the paper plans to publish them Tuesday. An armed robbery occurred at the Econo Lodge in Aiken on Saturday afternoon between 3:40 and 3:45 p.m.
The USTA South Carolina Adult League Championships bring top players to Aiken with men's teams from Lexington County LATA and Greenville UPTA competing at USC Aiken and six area facilities. LATA lost 3-2 in a morning tie breaker as players discuss hometown ties and family bonds among teammates.
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