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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1987
Page
11
An editorial argues the Christmas cheer should come from the season’s true focus. It cites Isaiah 9 6 and Matthew 2 10 11 noting a savior born for all people, and asserts Jesus Christ as the reason for the season and for lasting joy beyond holiday tinsel.
Local offices in Aiken County and the City of Aiken plan holiday closings through Monday. Banks and the library will shorten hours or close, and post offices will also be shut for Christmas. A separate burglary on York Street netted a Samsung VCR, Sharp TV, and tapes, while Security Finance lost a radio cassette player, cash, and checks.
The Doll House at Hopeland Gardens will be open Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. The museum was decorated for the holidays by the Council of Garden Clubs of Aiken.
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission staff informed Duke Power Co that it has withdrawn a proposed 25 000 dollar civil penalty for alleged NRC rule violations at the Oconee nuclear plant near Seneca. Deputy Exec Dir James Taylor said the fine was based on a finding that required calculations had not been performed to ensure adequate design control.
A Clemson University trustee committee approved a $6 million apartment dormitory and a $2 million academic learning center for athletes. Both need full board and state education commission approval. No state funds will be used for the learning center, said Dean B J Skelton.
The Aiken Standard regrets an error in yesterday's photo caption misnaming Beth Sauerborn. The Recreation Department Calendar notes a beginner crocheting class on January 12 requests a size 1 hook. line should read size I hook.
Local drives by the Salvation Army Aiken Jaycees Valley Empty Stocking Fund and Midland Valley High School volunteers raised funds and donated toys clothing and food for needy families nursing home residents and a correctional institution. Children aged four to 11 shopped for gifts at Wal-Mart in a Salvation Army outreach.
U S Senator Strom Thurmond said President Reagan signed legislation naming Clarks Hill Lake and Dam as J Strom Thurmond Lake and Dam. The bill, sponsored by Rep Butler Derrick, cleared both chambers unanimously. Official cost estimates sparked Thurmond's objection, with Corps of Engineers citing about 600000 for the rename and related sign changes.
South Carolina's unemployment rose to 4.5 percent in November from 4.3 as seasonal declines in construction, agriculture, and tourism hit. Barnwell County had the highest rate at 9.2 percent, York County the lowest at 2.8. The state added jobs in wholesale retail and manufacturing, with total non farm employment at 1,409,700.
Aiken and Richland counties tie for 37th in South Carolina with a 3.7 percent November jobless rate. Aiken eased from 3.8 in October while Richland rose from 3.6. Barnwell posts the state's highest rate at 9.2 and York the lowest at 2.8.
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