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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 2002
Page
3
The American Legion Post 196 holds a 7 pm meeting at the Holiday Inn Express. A second item notes the Parks and Recreation Poetry Contest awards ceremony at 1105 Gregg Highway, hosted by Aiken County Parks and Recreation department.
Martha Schoneld High School reunion revival begins Monday through Friday at Friendship Baptist Church 550 Richland Avenue. Contact Gwen Smalls at 648 9096 for details.
South Aiken High School football player Jerome Dunbar is selected for the Shrine Bowl and will showcase talents in the all star game Saturday. The feature covers local sports with notes on USC Aiken and Augusta State matchups this week and results from a Thur night tournament.
A children's art camp will be held at the Little Red Barn at the junction of US 278 and SC37, starting at 10 30 a m. The event includes a Christmas themed program and runs until 8 30 a m, with contact 541 7900 for details.
People’s Urenceseilty Capital Corp declares a 5 percent stock dividend with a Jan. 15 record date and Jan. 29 payment. It is the third dividend since operations began in September 1997. Through Q3 earnings totaled 722000 with assets 102809000. Chairman and CEO Tommy Wessinger cites continued growth and strong service.
The City of Aiken Parks department announces Holiday Happiness Camp during Area 1 School District holiday break. Sessions run 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Dec 23 26 27 30 31 and Jan 2 3 at H O Weeks Center. Cost 50 in city residents or 77 50 out of city. Activities include games sports arts crafts an ice skating trip and social time for ages five to ten. Registration is open with full payment due at registration. For more info call.
The City of Character program assigns Akon's character trait for December as Sensitivity. Residents are encouraged to reflect on empathy, listening, and understanding in daily interactions during the month.
South Carolina draws released Wednesday results show Pick 3 9 4 3 and Cash 4 0 5 6 4 among midday and evening outcomes. Powerball drew 2 14 33 50 52 with Powerball 22 and Power Play 5. Fantasy 5 produced 1 6 12 13 16. Change games listed as F 2 2 9 0 K E 4 9 4 1 4 B 3 4 8 2 and Lotto South 2 4 13 16 22 40.
Aiken County Juvenile Drug Court received a 78,462 grant from the US Department of Justice and the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention to support treatment of alcohol and drug issues and other needs. The program targets up to 35 juveniles in 12 months and involves multiple local agencies.
The Aiken County Parks Recreation and Tourism Department hosts an awards ceremony at 1105 Gregg Highway. Winners include Sarah Strom and Travis Strickland in ages 8 to 11, Ashley Herbert and Kirk Broome in ages 12 to 15, with multiple honorable mentions and local student achievements noted from North Augusta Williston Wagener and Murray State connections.
Demarius Jackson a junior saxophone major from Aiken Candice Thurston also from Aiken and a senior music education major and James Moyer of Jackson a senior music education major join spring honorary ensembles. They provide gifts as incentives.
The Barnard E. Bee Camp No. 1575 Sons of Confederate Veterans will hold its annual Lee Jackson Banquet on Saturday January 25 at the Aiken County Shrine Club North on Hwy No 1. Doors open 6 p.m. Banquet begins 7 p.m. Dinner served after opening ceremonies. Admission is 20 dollars per person. The Rebelaires of Waycross will play heritage music. Coat and tie are recommended but not required. For tickets call Roy Parrish Jr 648 6916 or Eugene Barron 648 6072.
Angel Tree Project leaders report strong local support in Aiken County as about 200 families will receive gifts for inmates' children. The program aims to provide two items per child and relies on donations and volunteers from area churches including Jackson, Salley, Langley, Beech Island, Bath, Aiken, and others. Contact Bill Martin at 278-1852 for involvement or visit prisonfellowship.org for details.
The Lower Savannah River Council of Governments launches a Be Smart training program to help senior citizens protect financial records Medicare benefits and themselves from consumer fraud. Sessions are planned in Aiken County in January and February 2003 with Linda Holmes director of the Area Agency on Aging at 649-7981.
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