14 Feb 2008
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 2008
Page
1
The report notes losses by Mary Oonam Cantons and suggests erosion of gains among women, White voters, older adults, and working-class groups. Analysis centers on shifting demographics and electoral advantages in current contests.
A list of deaths and funeral notices includes Evelyn Greer Bridges and Elizabeth Stratton Faraci of Aiken, Louise H Altman Mills of North Augusta, Michael Dale Prince of Gloverville, Verley E Swygert Sr of Graniteville, and Rosie E White of Windsor, referenced in the 6A section.
Classifieds and features blur into a daily listings page including community notices, puzzles, advice, and entertainment briefs with brief updates on local events and media options.
Local couples Chris and Summer Shealy and Tom and Barbara Bryant share stories of meeting, dating, and marriage. The Bryants recall a December 1957 wedding while the Shealys note a second anniversary last July and plans for the future. They describe how they met, why they chose each other, and how proposals happened.
The narrative recalls Barbara and Tom Bryant planning marriage after a longtime courtship. They dated, got engaged at a restaurant, and married in a church. They raised four children and fostered about 45 youths in crisis, adopting three siblings through foster care, underscoring a life committed to family.
The City of Aiken forms a traffic enforcement and education unit after six last year’s fatalities. A three year grant from the South Carolina Office of Highway Safety covers 80 percent of about $194,000 with city and state matching. Officers Cpl. Chris Carter and Officer Jason Griffin join the team, driving two new black Chargers marked HEAT for Highway Enforcement of Aggressive Driving. They will patrol citywide, with heightened visibility during holidays to curb drunken driving and speeding.
The Valley Public Service Authority reviews its water cutoff policy after clerical error left Gloverville Elementary School without water for about half an hour on Wednesday. Calvin Smith said two staffers shut off the water following a clerk's misreading of the unpaid bill. Deputy superintendent David Caver noted the interruption began around 1 pm and lasted until 1:30 pm.
USC Aiken hosted Think Pink activities at the Convocation Center during the Lady Pacers versus Presbyterian College game. The event, part of a national effort with Savannah Raver Cancer Foundation and Women’s Basketball Coaches Association, aimed to raise breast cancer awareness and funds. More than 600 schools participate, with 100 area youths attending a pregame clinic and fundraiser.
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