Shaming and Mercy Amid Christmas Generosity
A reader critiques public shaming of the poor and calls for compassion. The note questions endless demands on students' time and mocks a high education standard, urging empathy over judgment.
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Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 2013
Page
3
Sunday Ads Spotlight Sparks Hypocrisy Claims
A reader criticizes a crafts store for advertising on Sundays while citing religious beliefs to justify closing. The complaint notes perceived inconsistency in choosing to stay closed on Sundays yet advertise promotions that day.
South Carolina and Clemson Bowl Payouts Draw Debate
A reader comments on the Capitol One and Orange Bowls with payouts of 4.5 million and 17 million. They question Clemson versus Ohio State and criticize cemetery behavior at a candlelight service. They also thank a Good Samaritan who returned a purse and commend a veterans Day project by the Dozier Chapter.
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Order of the Eastern Star
Five area nonprofits receive $58K in grants
The Community Foundation for the CSRA awarded $58 000 in Unrestricted Fund grants to five Aiken County agencies and 40 total grants statewide totaling 512 000. Recipients include The Child Advocacy Center Christ Central Ministries Our Lady of the Valley GED program in Gloverville and the RECing Crew.
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Child Advocacy Center
Mental Health America
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Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Center
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Aiken
Brenda Baratto
Kami Rive
Jason Whinghter
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Deputies Spread Christmas Cheer With Toys in Aiken County
Aiken County Sheriff's Office deputies keep a toy box at headquarters and collect donated items for distribution during patrols. Capt. Eric Abdullah notes deputies choose when to give toys to children at call sites to ease their minds or pass out randomly.
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Aiken County
Aiken Sheriff’s Office Toy Gesture Remains Yearlong Tradition
Abdullah, with 11 years at the Sheriff’s Office, describes a recurring holiday toy gesture that isn’t an official drive. Extra toys, mostly stuffed animals, are donated by the public as a voluntary, ongoing effort rather than a formal campaign. Teddy Kulmala covers crime and courts for the Aiken Standard.
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