26 Mar 2001
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 2001
Page
1
The Aiken Standard celebrates the diverse roles of women in Aiken County. Wives and mothers businesswomen and politicians teachers and clergy activists and artisans are highlighted for their varied talents across a single week or day within the community.
State officials express approval as funds collected for the H L L Hunley exceed hopes, signaling strong support and budgeting readiness.
Obituaries note multiple local figures including Cora L. Hallman Virginia M. Hawkins Ruth S. Holder Birdie Mae Jacobs Dorothy W. Lewis Anna J. McAllister Johnny Philips Imogene M. Sanders Albert Tolen and dane T. Wiliams with sparse details and no dates or services given. The item presents as a fragmented notice of deaths.
Julia Roberts and Russell Crowe took top honors at Sundays Oscars, dominating the ceremony with standout performances and best actor and best actress wins.
Gladiator leads with five Oscars including Best Picture and Best Actor for Russell Crowe. Julia Roberts wins Best Actress for Erin Brockovich. Steven Soderbergh earns Best Director for Traffic as the ceremony spreads awards across multiple films.
A bronze bust of former Aiken mayor H Odell Weeks was unveiled Sunday at the Weeks Memorial Gazebo in downtown Aiken. More than 50 city officials, friends and family attended, praising Weeks 40 years of service from 1946 to 1991 and his efforts to keep Aiken’s small town feel.
South Carolina colleges report fewer alcohol violations after sending letters home to parents. Clemson Francis Marion and the University of South Carolina say parental notification, especially after a second offense, discourages drinking. Officials note revised federal rules in 1998 allow schools to inform parents about underage drinking when needed.
Gonsilee Pontoo a Kitchings Mill native and Aiken County public schools electrician since 1955 is highlighted as a faithful community servant. He juggled farming family duties and long tenure with the district while his six children graduated Benedict College and a long marriage supported by his wife Delores. Pontoo recalls hard work and shared church and school ties as his children grew.
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