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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 29, 2010
Page
1
Local organizations will shut Monday for Memorial Day. City of Aiken and Aiken County offices close, as do county public schools and the public library. USPS branches suspend service with no at home delivery. Trash routes moved to Tuesday. Banks and credit unions also close.
President Obama visits a fouled Gulf coast beach and hears heart breaking stories as he pledges to stay the course until the nation stops and cleans up its largest oil spill. He says Gulf residents are not alone and commits firm leadership to resolve the disaster.
A nutrition note outlines CPS and NYPS guidelines on juice products. CPS requires 100 percent juice or low calorie counts under 66 calories per 8 oz with no artificial colors. NYPS sets a 25 calorie limit per 8 oz and bans artificial flavors colors or sweeteners.
Obituary brief lists Helen Ann Pyles Davis Janet G Emley Joseph T James J Carey Moore Thelma A Jones Odom and Joshua Simpkins Jr with deaths reported from Ellenwood Georgia and surrounding area on the death notices page 6A.
Aiken County nears drought conditions as rainfall remains well below average. May is unusually dry and farmers report stressed pastures as the region sits about 5.24 inches below normal for the year.
Four Republican candidates Eleanor Kitzman Ken Ard Bill Connor and Larry Richter present varied backgrounds as they campaign for the June 8 primary to replace Lt. Gov Andre Bauer. Ard and Richter stress tax reform and senior issues while Cooper faces the field for the lone Democrat seat.
Outlook shows lieutenant governor today and education chief Sunday with House Comptroller general Thursday and treasurer Friday. Governor set for Saturday and Sunday, with S.C. Legislature structure on the agenda. He argues lawmakers could remove some sales tax exemptions. LT. GOV. page 12A.
Chef Belinda Smith-Sullivan to attend the White House kickoff of the Chefs Move To Schools initiative as part of Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move campaign. The program pairs chefs with schools to improve nutrition and healthy eating education for students.
Readers invited to enter a Father’s Day tie design contest by submitting a page 10 entry with rules. Prizes and entry details are provided, offering kids a chance to win for their dads.
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