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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 2000
Page
2
Calendar item lists a 7 p.m. performance of Amahl and the Night Visitors at Aiken's First Baptist Church.
Two men faced disorderly conduct and assault charges after a 56 person fight at Cork and Bull Pub on Whiskey Road. A woman’s car window was broken and her wallet stolen at a Richland Avenue business. A Beech Island man’s residence was burglarized with $535 in losses including a firearm and electronics. A Foxfire Motel theft yielded a 27 inch Zenith TV valued at $200. Vandalism damaged a Converse Drive car by a lit firework. A stolen red 10speed Huffy bicycle was found on Ascanga Lake Road. Police contact numbers and tips lines are provided.
Georgia lottery results show Cash 3 Evening numbers 5 and 18, Cash 4 with 22 16, and Fantasy 5 drawing 39 16 2633.
Northland Cable Television plans a digital service via Motorola and AT&T Headend In The Sky. The package includes clearer pictures and more channels including discovery, special interest, music and news networks. An on screen guide will show program info, four day pay per view scheduling, and a browse feature to check other channels while watching. A single remote will control TV VCR and stereo. A parental barring feature will block programs by rating or content. Set-top receivers convert digital to analogue. Current basic rates are 33.90 a month with add ons for HBO Cinemax Showtime and Starz Encore.
South Carolina experts warn that holidays bring a surge of scams and disreputable charities. Warned by Bran ddolyn Pinkston, residents should verify charity details in writing, distinguish tax exempt from tax deductible, pay by check, and avoid courier pickup. Also advise securing homes and wallets to deter thieves during shopping and travel.
The holiday gift drive in Aiken partnered with ACTS and United Way to give away 14 artificial trees donated by Target. Families collected vouchers at ACTS on Wednesday morning, with Lowe's also distributing 150 live trees to needy families in the county, voucher pickup at ACTS or United Way on Park Avenue.
North Augusta holds a spring 2001 election for three council seats and the mayor. Filing runs 9 a.m. January 2 to noon January 9, with separate party contacts and dates for primaries and conventions. Primary on February 6, run-off February 20 if needed, election April 24.
A water main break at Martintown Road and Hammond Drive prompted the closure of the inside westbound lane for most of Wednesday. North Augusta Public Safety officials say workers repaired the main later that day but a section of the road remained closed in the evening.
JA reports several downtown businesses extending hours for the holiday season through December 2. Open weekdays 7 offers until 7 pm, Saturdays until 6 pm, Sundays 1 30 to 5 pm. Stores include Aiken Antique Mall Artists Parlor Bear Hollow Birds and Butterflies Plum Pudding and Tea Garden Gifts. A county board meeting Jan 4 at 7 pm at 1016 Vaucluse Road. For info call Joan Lioi at 612 8800.
The Forum SS Class gift to the Valley Empty Stocking Fund was actually 250 dollars. The fund aids families in Horse Creek Valley, tracing to Langley-Bath-Clearwater Post 153 after World War II. It provides vouchers for groceries at Bi Lo Clearwater Gurley’s Warrenville and Kmart North Augusta, not cash.
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