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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 2010
Page
3
In reply to Talk Back the piece notes pagan holidays prior to Christmas and explains why Christians fixed December 25 as Christmas in 336 under Emperor Constantine. It invites readers to call or email comments, noting names may be edited for space.
A correction notes a 2011 quote from Aiken City Councilman Dick Dewar about city finances in 2010 and concerns for 2011. He mentions manpower reductions, changing administrations in Washington and Columbia, and unemployment. He cites small business signals and urges ongoing collaboration with the business community.
Cathy Bland and a small crew made a holiday video featuring Bone-i-side Bakery owner Kim Herrick and downtown workers to send support during her cancer battle. The effort included in-store testimonials and a Christmas carol serenade at Tea Garden Gifts, culminating in a Vimeo video link.
Agnes Hobson brings her children Aus tin and Annie to the Wilcox Inn Christmas party benefiting Toys for Tots. Photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus plus a pony ride entertained kids as volunteers from the Marine Corps Reserve organize toy donations to aid more than 1,400 children.
Shakeem Price, 21, of Aiken was arrested after allegedly returning armed to a party where two men were robbed of about 360 dollars and a phone. Price faced charges of armed robbery, gun possession during a crime, pointing a firearm, trespassing after notice, and open container.
Upcoming events include a scholarship fundraiser at Etherredge Center on Saturday January 29 from 7 to 11 p.m. with music and dancing and the 2010 Inclusion Awards. Also Discover the Making of America at the Aiken Historical Museum on Saturday January 22 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tickets are 15 per person or 25 per couple, lunch included. For more information call 632-7029 or mail checks to Leslie Hutto, P.O. Box 5153, Aiken SC 25004.
The Winter Nocturne Piano Concert features pianist Tzu-Feng Liu and begins at 7 p.m. on Thursday January 27 at USC Aiken Etherredge Center. Tickets are $15. For details call 641 3305 or visit usca edu ec.
Reader submissions welcome at the Aiken Standard with newsroom contact options. Delivery information includes weekday morning arrival by 6 am and specific re delivery hours for county home delivery, with various phone numbers and emails for customer service and subscriptions.
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