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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 2014
Page
3
Aiken Standard Talk Back letters discuss dog owners not cleaning deposits, cable service changes, gun rights and domestic violence statistics, bicycle lanes, budgets, marijuana tax for roads, and Christmas in government. Readers urge civic action and weigh opinions while editors note comments may be edited.
The Aiken Standard collects reader stories of kindness during the holidays. Mary Wingard received her late mother’s Christmas toys via Mighty Mo at a therapy center, sparking lasting joy. Anne Phillips thanks helpers who aided her husband after a fall, especially two women who ensured his safe ride home and groceries. Jennifer Hart and Cayden highlight charity wishes and a plan to deliver food to a charity. Valerie Thomas notes an influx of gifts for Tyler's Sanitation drivers. Van Smith provides tuxedos to St. John’s Chancel Choir, prompting a surprise flashmob during Aiken’s Night of 1,000 Lights.
Aiken Technical College students from Phi Theta Kappa and SGA ran a holiday drive in November to collect toys and needed items for Helping Hands Inc. They used a decorated tree in the Student Activities Center to guide donations, delivered items December 10, and spent time with children. The PTK chapter also held a bake sale November 19 raising 100 dollars for Christ Central Ministries.
A request to readers to comment online at www.aikenstandard.com and to send opinions by mail to Aiken Standard, Box 456, Aiken, SC 29802 or via email to editorial@aikenstandard.com. The piece invites engagement and outlines submission addresses.
The Christmas Store in North Augusta began distributing gifts to 525 children in Aiken County. Volunteers led by Sydney Mims and relatives helped wrap and hand out toys and clothing at the Family Life Center, while sponsors supply outfits and gift cards for families in need.
USC Aiken calls for volunteers to join a community choir for the 2015 MLK Celebration. The performance is Sunday January 25 at 2 30 p m in the USCA Convocation Center, with rehearsals Monday January 19 from 7 to 9 30 p m in Etherredge Center room 125. For info email Dr Joel Scraper at joels usca edu
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