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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 2007
Page
1
The Bears meet the Saints and the Patriots face the Colts in pivotal playoff games with winners advancing to the Super Bowl. Also notes a Fermata Club Monopoly tournament drawing real estate moguls and robber barons.
Obituary notices list Guy Allen Gatiney Staley Edwards Dennis Mitchell Schandel among area deaths. Funeral details and services are announced for these individuals in the community notices.
In Graniteville and surrounding areas, residents led by GVW Incorporation Study Committee weigh incorporation after the Graniteville Company era. Charles Hilton recalls a bygone century of company security, church upkeep, and mill-town life as locals push to shape a new civic destiny.
A 15 percent petition from qualified electors starts the process. A seven member joint legislative committee reviews for state compliance and the Secretary of State may approve or deny. If approved a three or more member commission sets a special election within 20 to 90 days to form a city government with a four member council and mayor at large. Initial terms two years with possible later changes.
GVW proponents argue incorporation of Graniteville Vaucluse Warrenville would bring pride and services. The committee aims to meet state rules by offering at least three of nine mandated services within three years. A hypothetical budget includes 450000 to contract with the Aiken County Sheriff’s Department for law enforcement. Charles Hilton leads the study panel and projects a larger municipal police presence.
The 54th annual Aiken Camellia Show opened at Aiken Mall with 1,431 entries. Judges Mil dred Robertson and John Newsome praised the blooms, noting exceptional reticulatas and a large turnout of non reticulata hybrids amid close voting and strong overall quality.
Hilton calls for regular police protection in town and questions funding while Hunt from Graniteville notes a deputy already serves the patrol area 24 hours a day. The incorporation idea prompts discussion on contracting services if approved.
In a national push for universal care, California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger unveils a bold proposal to cover 6.5 million without insurance. The plan aims to improve care quality and curb costs, while funding questions from doctors, insurers, hospitals, workers, and governments loom.
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