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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 2003
Page
2
Readers discuss a range of local topics from politics to public works and community acts. They question a potential heir claim to Strom Thurmond with calls for acknowledgment and discuss yard waste, trash pickup, and road funding. A reader thanks a helpful shopper and praises good neighbors.
Lester and Jean Clark Boyd authors of Graniteville Cemetery will speak and sign copies at the Aiken County Library on Sunday December 21 at 3 p.m. The event highlights a local literary appearance by a husband and wife team.
A correction from the Aiken Standard clarifies that all menu items at Chevy's Cafe in Graniteville are available whenever the restaurant is open. The previous Tuesday article had an unclear menu status and the paper regrets the error.
Kaminer Haislip, a Winthrop University MFA student from Aiken and Charlotte, displays bird inspired sculptures at Rabold Gallery through Feb 18. Pieces include Calm a silver tray showing birds on a wire and Still Motion with pecked gold, Beyond the Still Glassy Puddle Shadows a feeding frenzy vase, and Insistent Ghosts wall panels. Prices range 300 to 1500 dollars. A reception is Thursday 6 to 9 p.m. at Rabold Gallery 146A Laurens St. SW. Call 641 4405 for info.
Mindy Wiggins notes many families face distress and single parent homes causing parentification. Her USC Aiken thesis links child-led duties to low mood and behavioral struggles, especially as children miss peer opportunities and face school conflicts. The research, conducted with Dr. Devin Byrd, will be shared with Aiken County School District officials.
The Valley Empty Stocking Fund has raised $25 827.14 so far this month in its 31st year aiding families with shopping vouchers for Christmas. Last year the fund aided 261 families with about 33 453 in food and gifts from Vaucluse to Storm Branch. Donations continue after weekend voucher handout with many named contributors and church groups supporting the drive.
The Aiken County Sheriff's Office seeks two black males aged 20 to 30 for a Monday evening armed home invasion on Timberlane Road. No injuries were reported. descriptions include one suspect 6 feet tall in dark clothing with white shoes and a red star, blue stripes, about 180 pounds, the other about 200 pounds. Police urge tips to (800) 922 9709.
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