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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 2001
Page
3
The Beech Island Historical Society holds a Christmas gala Tuesday December 18 from 7 to 9 p.m. at 144 Old Jackson Hwy. At 8 p.m. an oil portrait of the late George McElmurray will be unveiled, commemorating the former estate that now houses the History and Visitor Center and office.
The Senior Men’s Club of Aiken sponsors a Christmas ladies luncheon at 12 15 p m at Houndslake Country Club with contact Bob Hibbard 641 1704. A Kwanzaa celebration follows at 6 p m at the Aiken County Library.
Readers are invited to submit upcoming events with full details to Aiken Standard events. Include all needed information and mail to PO Box 456 Aiken SC 29802 or fax 803 648 6052 or call 803 648 2311 for newsroom submission.
Fourth graders plus staff planted a cypress in front of Chukker Creek Elementary in memory of the Sept. 11 victims and to honor emergency personnel and soldiers. Master Gardener Sandy Randall said December was proclaimed Tree of Strength month by Gov. Hodges. Principal Christine Sanders noted the tree may grow tall and serve as a future Christmas tree as students reflect on the tragedy and those who served.
The City of Aiken Parks and Recreation announces a Vienna Boys Choir trip to Newberry Opera House on January 22, 2002 with a January 15 deadline for registration. Early signups advised. Call 642-7631 for details. The Antique Appraisal Fair at the Aiken Center for the Arts on January 11 runs 7 to 10 PM, featuring Charlton Hall Galleries experts from Columbia. Tickets are 25 dollars. For info call 641-9094.
The Palmetto Fellows Scholarship applications have been mailed to every high school in South Carolina. The postmark deadline for submission to the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education is January 15, 2002. Eligibility includes high SAT or ACT scores, GPA, class rank, district-certified school program enrollment, residency, citizenship or permanent residency, and plans to attend a SC four-year college or university.
Eulalie Salley Co asks for crossword books playing cards individually wrapped hard candies writing pads blank greeting cards snacks cookies peanuts popcorn potato chips pretzels chop sticks sunscreen lotion lip balm. Call Jenny Lind Culbreath at 6445600 for more information.
Since Nov 9 2001 building permits filed for 335 Forest Pines Road and other addresses include attached and detached homes. Theft reports cover trailer and chainsaw on Wren Road Windsor, golf clubs on Kerry Court North Augusta, over $900 jewelry on Whaley Pond Road Graniteville, and a weedeater on Saddlesoap Lane Beech Island with various damages and a Beech Island distance horn incident. Monday numbers list include Cash 3 Midday 4 4 8 and other draws Fantasy 5 3 4 8 37 39.
The 14th annual SREL benefit auction at Savannah River Ecology Laboratory raised over 7500 for the South Carolina Chapter of The Nature Conservancy. Proceeds fund land purchases to preserve plants and wildlife. the event benefits from SREL staff and donors. A $1000 FFA scholarship sponsored by Bobby Jones Ford of Augusta will be awarded in spring 2002.
Chris Lydle of Chris' Camera Center will speak on optics including binoculars and spotting scopes at the January 8 gathering of Aiken Outdoors. The venue is Birds and Butterflies at 117 Laurens Street, with contact numbers for Larry White and Roger Brock.
The city presents Aiken's character trait for December as Self-control, highlighting virtue and personal discipline for residents and local activities. The program aims to encourage community reflection and positive behavior through local events and school involvement.
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