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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 2008
Page
2
Deputies investigate an armed robbery at the Kool Spot on Williston Road Beech Island where a black male 5 6 190 pounds brandished a silver handgun and fled in a green vehicle toward Augusta. Surveillance unclear no clear suspect details. Call Crimestoppers or the sheriff with tips.
John Empie, a retirement industrial designer now in Aiken, was named the 2008 Senior Man of the Year by the Senior Men’s Club of Aiken County at the December meeting at Houndslake. Past president Jim Ross presented the award and new officers were sworn in. Linda Johnston of USC Aiken spoke on Christmas humor.
Darrell E. Spires 56 of Augusta was sentenced to 30 months in federal prison for robbing a Langley bank in October 2007. Court records note his diminished mental capacity at the time and seek a possible downward departure. He faces no parole and must serve 85 percent before supervised release.
The Aiken Center for the Arts announces Holiday Day Camps on December 23 26 29 30 and January 2 with full day hours 8 am to 4 30 pm and half days 8 am to noon or 1230 to 430. Fees run 60 for full days and 40 for half days. A Share Support Group for emotional or mental illness meets Mondays at 6 pm at 100 North Gate Circle contact Patricia at 270 0584 for more information.
The Aiken Center for Alcohol and Other Drugs will hold Youth Awareness Day on Monday from noon to 2 30 p m at the Smith Hazel Recreation Center. For information call Alphia Dunbar at 803 649 1900.
VFW Post 10601 will host a Southern Style Dinner on Wednesday December 31 at 5 30 p m The $6 plate features collards ham corn bread and black eyed peas For more information call 649 5781
Dominican Sisters Maris Stella Vaughan and Maria Caeli Parmeter from Nashville are in Aiken at St. Mary Help of Christians teaching students from kindergarten to college. The pair, ages 23 and 25, discuss their vocations, daily routine, and the Saint Cecilia Congregation's 230 members.
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