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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 2004
Page
2
A reader's letter argues against leaving three young children ages 2 4 and 6 at home while the mother works. The writer urges the mother to find child care and emphasizes the urgency of placing the children with someone responsible.
A reader urges proper emergency line use and thanks Santa for a smile on a hectic day. Others critique traffic calming on Eastgate Drive in Aiken, gripe about out of state plates and taxes, and invite comments via the Talkback hotline and email, noting names aren’t required.
The 34th annual Christmas Craft Show drew shoppers to the H. Odell Weeks Activities Center with 115 vendors offering Christmas decorations pottery wood crafts and jewelry. Vendors praised the event while visitors like Myrtle of Graniteville and Trevor Foster showcased stoneware and hand crafted pieces amid a lively, diverse display.
More than 20 volunteers help the Aiken Jaycees run the Target Shopping Tour on December 11, guiding 50 local children through Target at 6 30 a m. Funds raised, about 2500 dollars, will be donated to Christ Central Mission Station for food and essentials. The group also hosts a Christmas parade on December 12 and supports Golden Harvest Food Bank and Toys for Tots with donations and a Jaycee float. For details call 803 648 1704.
Wagener celebrated a festive holiday weekend with a parade tree lighting and performances by local groups. Mayor Steve Carver praised the community effort while educators from Wagener Salley High School and AL Corbett Middle School highlighted student talent and public performance opportunities. Edisto Performing Arts Studio presented music and ballet resonating with the crowd.
City Editor notes collectors seek fuller captions for Portraits of the Past submissions and invites readers to bring photos to the Aiken Standard. The city plans to spend 250000 to 300000 for rollcarts over two years, funded from contingency, with quarterly purchases and unknown curbside savings.
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