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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 2005
Page
3
A letter to the editor in the Aiken Standard discusses Christmas origins and December 25th as a chosen date, argues for religious tolerance, cites the Pagan origin claim, and urges civility amid faith debates. It also touches on a leash law and reader feedback procedures.
More than 80 bikers joined the Dixie Thunder ABATE chapter in the 21st Annual Motorcycle Toy Run for Helping Hands. The ride began at a North Augusta hotel and ended at Helping Hands in Aiken, raising $750 and collecting toys and food donations for children in need.
The Free Riders of Aiken Motorcycle Club and Crown Christian Center sponsor a drive for the needy. They collect new toys non-perishable foods and financial contributions to aid displaced families from Hurricane Katrina and others in the community. Donations accepted at Crown Christian Center 3730 Richland Ave weekdays 10 am to 1 30 pm and Saturdays 11 am to 3 pm through December 16.
The Hitchcock Healthcare Christmas party brought together about 130 children from birth to 12 years in therapy programs with families and therapists. Heather Raynack noted the event is a longtime tradition offering fun activities and therapy support beyond clinical care. Parents praised therapists Dawn's syndrome Neva and Haley Baer highlighted progress from therapy and heart transplant recovery. Funding came from the Aiken Sertoma Club with volunteers from Girl Scout Troop 731 and the Aiken Junior Woman's Club assisting.
The column notes Aiken's character trait for December as self-control. It lists Saturday and evening lottery results across Pick 3 4 4 Powerball Cash 3 and Lotto South drawings with numbers and Powerplay details, and mentions Fantasy 5 Evening results unavailable at press time.
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