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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 2008
Page
1
Helicopters evacuated nearly 100 workers from an oil rig in the North Sea on Sunday after a security alert. The large rescue operation was halted when it proved to be a false alarm and no threat was found.
Writers Guild of America leaders on Sunday recommended a tentative contract to members and urged a quick vote to end the walkout, signaling a rapid return to work for the entertainment industry.
Jane Ann Raysor Griffin of West Columbia Manning Jonathan Hall of Aiken and Donald E. Jarrett Jr of Aiken are listed in the latest deaths and funerals notices. The brief notice records their passing and addresses service details.
Barack Obama defeats Hillary Rodham Clinton in Maine caucuses with about 2 079 delegates to 1 396 and 18 uncommitted as 95 percent of precincts report. He captures 15 Maine delegates to Clinton's nine amid heavy turnout in 420 towns despite snow and gusty winds.
Former USCA athlete Gary Lee surprised girlfriend Missy Deardorff during a halftime show at a USC Aiken basketball game. He presented a marriage proposal and ring after a volleyball all-region certificate, amid 2,225 fans. Lee, a Toronto Blue Jays signee, plans spring training in March while Deardorff finishes her degree in exercise science.
Charlie Mudge, the man behind a longtime Santa Claus persona, died at 87 after a 14 year cancer battle. Survived by six children and 11 great grandchildren, he brought kindness to the role and was seen by thousands of children as the real Santa at church events and Make-A-Wish fundraisers.
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