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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 2004
Page
2
A reader comments on coyotes returning to their natural habitat in Aiken Estates while criticizing local organizers and parade participants. The speaker praises admiring dressed dogs in the Christmas parade and laments perceived snobbery from some dog owners and parade attendees.
A sports column urges Troy Williamson to skip college and enter the NFL draft, arguing money and fame undermine education. The piece warns greed is corrupting professional sports and counsels Williamson to stay, finish his degree, and learn from coach Spurrier.
The Aiken Standard apologizes for misstating former USC Aiken coach Lew Perkins in Tuesday's edition and notes the correction.
The city’s 30-foot Christmas tree collapsed on Tuesday ending its display after earlier topplings. Officials noting the height and two trees fused together, decided not to raise another tree this year and will plan safer options for next season with better securing and possible size limits.
Hitchcock Hospice hosts annual Candlelight Service to honor those lost to illness and celebrate life. Families recalled spouses and relatives with ornaments and memory trees, aided by chaplains and bereavement staff. Organizers say the event will become a yearly community remembrance.
The Aiken Board of Realtors hosted a holiday party at The Reserve Club at Woodside to celebrate 2004 and install 2005 officers and directors. Gail McLain received Realtor of the Year. Susie Rutherford is named president for 2005 with Steve Ranzer as past president and a full slate of directors.
The Aiken Jaycees Shopping Tour provided coats and shoes to 60 children with major support from Target and community donations totaling over 3200 dollars. Proceeds plus leftovers benefit Christ Central Mission Station. The group also collected toys and canned goods for Toys for Toys and Golden Harvest Food Bank during the parade.
The Williston-Elko High School class of 1989 schedules reunions on the second Sunday each month starting in January at 6 p.m. at Willow's Run in Williston. For details, call Melinda C. Ryans at 300-0544.
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