Key to costumes is to get creative
Autumn ushers in planning for Halloween costumes. Start early to save money, consider handmade or thrifted pieces, and focus on safety with flame resistant fabrics and reflective elements. The piece recalls personal costume memories and hints at local store preparations.
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Halloween 2009 Costumes Dominate Dress Trends
The lineup features babies dressed as Hot dog Monkey Ladybug Snow White and Spiderman while kids and teens wear Cheerleader Optimus Prime Fairy Ghost Vampiress and many more. Adults and women show a mix from Hippie Kate Gosselin Wolverine Elvis Witch and Doctor to Punk zombie and 1980s icons.
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Hot Dog Monkey
Ladybug
Snow White Baby
Minnie Pumpkin
Spiderman
Cheerleader
Optimus Prime Fairy Ghost Vampiress
Snake Eyes
Astronaut Wolverine Policeman
Power Ranger
Fireman
Ninja Turtle
Bobble Head
Clown
Kate Gosselin
Elvis
Paris Hilton
Doctor Michael Myers
Prisoner Vampire
Oscar the Grouch
Jon Gosselin
Summer Squall Euthanized At 22 After Long Career
Aiken trained Summer Squall, the 1990 Preakness winner, was euthanized due to age related complications at 22. Dogwood Stable president Cot Campbell credited the horse with energizing the stable and racing community and recalled buying him as a bay colt.
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Dogwood Stable
Summer Squall
Cot Campbell
Campbell
Pat Day
Aiken developers offer discount on Gem Lakes phase
Gaul and Kisner LLC plan a new phase in Gem Lakes adding 34 lots in the Aiken subdivision. Lots range from half to just over an acre and price from 67000 to 79000 dollars. Construction will be ready to sell in about a month. Gem Lakes dates back to the late 1960s and has over 500 residents.
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Steve Kisner
Todd Gaul
Gaul and
Kisner
Gaul
Gem Lakes
Aiken County School Board Meeting Tuesday Night
Happenings from the Aiken County School Board meeting held Tuesday night are summarized. View the full story at the Aiken Standard website. DVDs of the Silver Bluff versus Midland Valley broadcast are available for purchase at 7.99 dollars.
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Aiken County School Board
Aikenstandard.com
Silver Bluff
Midland Valley
Windsor burglary spree triggers resident lookout request
The Windsor area reports several burglaries and the police say to be vigilant for suspicious activity, including people towing a trailer. Authorities urge residents to report any unusual activity to help catch the thief or thieves.
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Ifs
Windsor
Deaths and Funerals 6A Note
Local notices list Betty Lewis Barfield and Earl W. Blevins Jr. among deceased. Other names include Walter Feely Goldman, Donna May Davis Petersen, Mamie Swinger. Locations Warrenville Modoc Windsor Aiken appear in obituary column with funeral details.
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Betty Lewis Barfield
Warrenville
Earl W. Blevins Jr
Modoc
Walter Feely Goldman
Windsor
Donna May Davis Petersen
Aiken
Mamie Swinger
Infant Receives Heart Transplant After Extended Waiting
James Kirkland, born Valentine’s Day, received a new heart after a June listing for his size. He spent weeks in MUSC care in Charleston with doctors optimistic about his recovery and family planning a move to Aiken, funded by a bank account named Little Body, Big Heart.
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James Kirkland
Kirkland
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston
Jessica Neely
Aiken
Neely
Hillcrest Hospital
Simpsonville
Greenville
MUSC
Carolina First Bank
Little Body
Big Heart
P.O. Box
James
Kayla
P.O
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