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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 2009
Page
1
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The article notes a decline in cursive as students increasingly use computers for writing and classroom tasks, signaling a shift in traditional handwriting skills within schools.
Veteran driver Mark Martin wins the first Chase race at Loudon extending his points lead to 35. He is regarded as the best NASCAR driver without a championship.
A brief report notes rising Alzheimer's cases in the United States with concerns about heart health linking to dementia risks. Researchers highlight aging demographics and increased prevalence, urging awareness and funding.
Obituary notices list Alexander Gantt Mildred Leech Van Vliet and Clara Thomas Murphy among recent deaths. Regional locations include Aiken Beech Island Shacklefords and Va with services pending.
Twyla Tuten recalls Hurricane Hugo’s night of terror in Pinopolis as transformers blew and her family sheltered together. The 1989 storm battered coastal areas, killed more than 20 people, and produced 13 to 18 foot surges while Hugo weakened from a Category 5 to hit South Carolina as a Category 4.
David Boyd recalls working at The Post and Courier during Hugo in 1989. The newspaper, headquarters of Evening Post Publishing, rode out the storm with emergency crews, keeping presses rolling as roofs and power lines blew by and city electricity failed.
Mary Lou Wright shares her journey as she and her husband Harry, diagnosed with Alzheimer's, navigate memory loss, sundowning, and daily care. The couple discusses medicine, confusion, and the need for support groups as they cope with the disease’s impact. Contact details are provided for further involvement.
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