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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 2014
Page
3
A reader suggests a Budapest style fix for Hayne Street with bicycle lanes placed between the sidewalk and parallel parking on one side to resolve the parking and bike lane conflict. The note cites parallel parking as the simple solution.
A local reader panel discusses the origins of Christmas, the use of Santa in church display, and the broader issue of keeping religious symbols out of government. The letter also notes personal frustrations with municipal services in Aiken and invites public comments via the TalkBack hotline and email.
The Aiken Standard corrected incorrect information from the Wednesday edition about gifts handed to dozens of children by the Western Bikers Social Club Association at Hahn Village during its fourth annual toy drive. The paper invites readers to report factual errors by phone or email.
The Salvation Army of Aiken launches its Christmas distribution at the Aiken Mall with 15 minute appointment slots and a noon lunch break. By 5 p.m. they expect to serve nearly 600 families, each receiving a toy bag for children 12 and younger and a box of nonperishable food with a Bible. The drive relies on Toys for Tots gifts, Angel Trees, and donor support from the CSRA community.
Aiken Civic Ballet presents its sixth annual The Nutcracker at USC Aiken Etherredge Center with about 100 performers. Diane Toole Miller, artistic director, says the event strengthens local culture and offers children a chance to participate. Tickets are 20 dollars for adults and 15 dollars for seniors students and children. For details call 803 641 3305 or visit etherredge usca edu or aikencivicballet com.
The Nutcracker performs at USCA Etherredge Center located at 471 University Parkway. Shows are 7 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday with tickets priced 20 dollars for adults and 15 dollars for seniors students and children.
Aiken residents can visit the Aiken Visitors Center and Train Museum at 406 Park Ave for Christmas at the Depot from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. Santa arrives by trolley around 9:50 a.m., with photo opportunities and cookies, milk, crafts, and reindeer food for children. The event features live music by Depot Jam and free admission, with an optional historic train tour departing at 10 a.m. Seats available by phone.
Weldon Wyatt of Sage Valley Golf Club funded Christmas clothing for 40 Leavelle McCampbell Middle School students and 47 Byrd Elementary School pupils. Megiddo Dream Station executive Kay Benitez delivered socks, underwear, shoes, shirts, pants, and treats before the break, with guidance staff selecting recipients and arranging discreet pick up.
The Collette Ball State Farm Agency at 3066 Whiskey Road is sponsoring an Angel Tree to aid a local child battling cancer and her family. Angels may be sponsored during office hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, with donations accepted for travel and medical costs. For more details call 803-648-2973.
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