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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 2008
Page
3
A letter praises SRS employees for donating nearly 12 000 toys plus a large cash sum for distribution during the holidays and lauds the effort as a heartwarming community act worthy of recognition by the Aiken Standard.
The Aiken Center for the Arts will host a reception for the show Points of Departure Vessel Forms from the State Art Collection from 6 to 8 p.m. on January 12.
Oakwood Windsor Elementary students raised funds to buy Christmas gifts for disadvantaged classmates. Fourth graders boosted the effort with a $2,000 contribution from Debbie Williams' class after letters to local leaders, including Sen Greg Ryberg, spurred donations. An anonymous donor also provided sponsorship for several children, and guidance counselor Sissy Henry praised the community's generosity and the letter writing as a learning tool.
The Salvation Army in Aiken County distributed groceries and four to ten toys per child through its Toy Store at the Target center. Capt. Angie Repass and Capt. David Repass credited local donations and dozens of volunteers for providing gifts to about 600 families and 1,200 children this season.
The Aiken County Public Library reports a record Angel Tree drive with gifts and donations surpassing 1600 dollars. Patrons buy 15 dollar angel ornaments supporting children's books and add bookplates, with a new adult section of ornaments and DVDs starting at 15 and 20 dollars. The tree remains in the entryway through January 5, with library hours affected by Christmas closures. For details call 649-2020 or visit abbe-lib.org.
The notice lists newsroom numbers 644 2401 and 644 2380 for tips and staff, email addresses for submissions and editorial inquiries, and office hours 8 30 a m to 5 30 p m Monday through Friday. It also provides mailing address P O Box 456 Aiken South Carolina 29802 and subscription rates with EZ Pay details and holiday delivery dates.
The region hosts an open house at Westminster Schools of Augusta on January 15 at 6 30 p.m. and a Mare and Foal Workshop in Aiken on January 15 22 and 29 with registration by January 9. Also details for MLK Parade volunteers, weight control lectures on January 7 14 21 and 28, and an Essential Tremor support group meeting January 19.
Tuesday draws list Pick 3 and Pick 4 results for Midday and Evening, along with Palmetto Cash 5, Mega Match 6, Cash 3 and Cash 4 sets, Fantasy 5, and Mega Millions details including the Mega Ball. Numbers shown include 8 5 9, 3 8 8 4, 2 6 5, 8 0 5 7, 19 23 34 30 12 with multiplier 2, and Mega Millions 13 27 1 8 41 with Mega Ball 45.
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