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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 2008
Page
3
Local residents call for EMS leadership change naming LaWana McKenzie as at fault for ongoing issues. A critic cites a bystander incident where an officer allegedly ignored a vehicle fire. Debate rises on pet ownership rights and council hiring during economic hardship.
Readers thank the SCDOT for median signage and praise Christmas groceries at Food Lion. A family lights display on Wrights Mill Road draws praise along with two donation boxes. A letter by Ms Nashatker is lauded as superb and deserving wider attention.
Readers are invited to donate time and talents to the Aiken County Public Library as carpets need cleaning and the building requires painting. The county cannot fund repairs, donations are tax deductible, and comments can be left via TalkBack at 803 644 2384 or editorial aikenstandard.com.
South Aiken High School DECA members visited the Children’s Place facility bringing gifts snacks and games for kids. On Saturday dozens of volunteers gathered at Wal-Mart on Richland Avenue before dawn to fund a shopping trip for 55 Children’s Place youngsters with $90 allocated per child. Peggy Ford executive director says funds came from local residents. participants include Anna Reynolds daughter of Kathy Reynolds and Clemson senior. DECA members Dashana Brighthorp Lucy Burckhalter and Allie Piazza coordinated the effort with help from various community volunteers and staff.
Aiken Public Safety urges residents to arrange home watchers and keep mail from piling up while away. Capt. Wendell Hall says to simulate occupancy and notes they provide extra patrols and year round house checks for extended travel.
Police urge residents to arrange neighbor watch, share contact details, and use timers when traveling for the holidays. They advise car maintenance checks and planning ahead to ensure a safe, enjoyable holiday period.
Newberry Hall offers a New Year’s Eve event from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. featuring Mike Stewart with Shame less Dave and the Miracle Whips plus DJ Mike Willis. Tickets are 45 dollars per person or 85 for a couple with a cash bar and hors d oeuvres. space is limited.
Aiken churches announce Christmas Eve services including First Baptist at 5 p.m. and St. Mary Help of Christians with multiple masses from 4 p.m. to midnight. Other churches list candlelight events and Holy Communion services across the evening. Contact Suzanne Stone for details.
The Osibisa Club invites churches schools clubs and businesses to join a forthcoming parade. Organizers seek groups to participate and showcase community representation in the event.
Newsroom and staff contact details for the Aiken Standard are provided including phone numbers for the News Director Tim O Briant and Managing Editor Michael Gibbons. Office hours are listed and contact emails are given for submissions and editorial questions.
The parade will depart at 11 AM from the Smith Hazel Recreation Center. Church groups may perform during the event. For details call 221-1304 or 277-2382.
Saturday Powerball numbers were 3 14 19 32 54 with Powerball 24 and Powerplay 5. Sunday Cash 3 Evening drew 1 8 9, Cash 4 Evening 9 0 2 6, Fantasy 5 12 13 20 28 37. Saturday Cash 4 Evening 5 7 6 1, Fantasy 5 4 8 12 26 39.
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