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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 2004
Page
2
A humorous letter complains about coyotes released with space aliens, praises Sheriff Hunt and SLED for seizing video poker machines, questions why other machines weren’t seized, and urges local political reform and a council member with a conflict of interest addressed by the city attorney.
Opinion piece notes job losses at SRS and impacts of federal deficits. It argues future tax promises will not fund government growth or population needs and urges readers to share views via Talkback.
A 1998 Chevy truck and a 1996 Chevy SUV collided on Pendleton Street causing the SUV to roll onto its side. Both drivers were uninjured and the roadway was cleared within 30 minutes after public safety officers arrived. EMS checked the motorists and the SUV was towed.
Salvation Army run Christmas Assistance Program at Belk building in Kalmia Plaza distributed toys to about 900 families and 2,600 kids. Capt. Luis Viera said many families also received food and vouchers with 80 percent of toys donated by individuals and corporations through the Angel Tree program.
Viera praised partnerships with People's Community Bank and Aiken Regional Medical Centers for the Angel Tree program. The Marine Corps League coordinated toys for 10 percent of children under seven, with Salvation Army and Silver Bluff High School supplying thousands of cans. Volunteers of all ages helped seniors, with Polly Walker and Samuel Cheatham leading car deliveries and spreading holiday cheer.
Silver Bluff High School students handed over 70,000 canned goods to the Aiken County Salvation Army led by Capt. Luis Viera during an assembly. Naval Junior ROTC Commander Ron Freeman highlighted the school’s 12,000 annual community service hours, fundraising for multiple charities, and ongoing “cell phones for soldiers” effort.
Washington Group International wins a 285 million contract to replace three weapons-grade plutonium power plants in Seversk Russia with coal powered generators. The project, part of a U.S. energy program to secure nuclear material, aims to shut two reactors and supply heat and power to nearby towns.
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