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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 2009
Page
1
Mike Gibbons promotes his Kentucky Hot Brown and invites entrants to the 2009 Leftover Turkey Throwdown. Entries via www.aikenstandard.com using the Turkey Throwdown icon or by calling 644 2366 for details.
A 2009 survey shows independent voters splitting on Obama approval and health care reform. In late August 2009 45 percent approved and 41 percent disapproved of Obama, with 29 percent favoring and 53 percent opposing the health care plan. The margin of error and exact sampling details accompany the data.
South Carolina first lady Jenny Sanford publicly endorses a gubernatorial candidate. In a separate report a Beech Island man dies after an accident involving a Beech Island man’s death is noted. a Savannah River incident is referenced with an engineer floating nearby.
Washington DC and Tulsa mourners listed Lurlean Lena Christopher Diggs Dewey R O Neal Johnston Robert L Shipman and Edward R Terry with dates and tributes in the deaths and funerals notice.
Two investigations by the Department of Energy and its Inspector General examine safety and contractor practices at SRS. One report analyzes a serious hand and arm injury in a D-area powerhouse due to live equipment near work and insufficient protective gear. The other reviews employment verification and unauthorized access, highlighting corrective actions needed after a six month review.
Maddy Velie of South Aiken High School JROTC received the Legion of Valor Bronze Cross. She joins predecessors Kaitlyn Henderson Andrew Radford and Ryan Wisz as one of 39 high school recipients nationwide in 2009. Mayor Fred Cavanaugh presented the award before the Veterans Day program. Velie, surprised and honored, is praised for creativity by Unit Commander Larry Laughlin.
Aiken County Council approved a first reading of a loan agreement with the state to access up to 4 million in stimulus funds for upgrading Avondale Mills sewer lines serving Graniteville and Vaucluse. The Valley Public Service Authority voted to start bidding on water line work and to expand WPSA boundaries to include Avondale served areas.
Investigators from the Aiken County Sheriff's Office seized about 49 000 to 50 000 dollars in drug money and a mix of methamphetamine marijuana pills and paraphernalia after a Crimestoppers tip guided a search warrant. Courson and two others were arrested along with Lisa Smith and Julie Hydrick on narcotics charges.
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