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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 2004
Page
2
Readers praise helpful service and holiday spirit in town while debating Blue Laws and post Christmas shopping. A letter about a late mother’s 45 year old gift sparks nostalgia and a Talkback call encourages reader comments via phone or email.
County officials discuss merit based raises funded from the same pool as other employees. An EMS Subcommittee estimated about 283000 needed to implement proposed raises including 12 percent for EMTs and 17 percent for paramedics, with other division positions also affected.
The county plans annual EMS increases totaling 283000 for 65 staff, with 12 EMTs and paramedics unfilled. After deducting 60000 for unapproved positions and halving the rest, 111500 will be funded from a 670000 merit pot for January to June 2005, while future budgets will cover the balance.
In Aiken South Carolina Tri Development group home staffers hosted William Jackson for Christmas after his grandmother’s move to a nursing home. Synethia Holmes, a staffer for five years, welcomed him to her family and says other workers gave residents holiday opportunities. Jackson, a former South Aiken High School student, works on a crew cleaning local sites.
Shoppers and moviegoers flock to the cinema on Christmas day to watch new releases and holiday favorites. Craig Fulmer notes Christmas film viewing as a growing tradition, while patrons cite stars like Leonardo DiCaprio and Barbra Streisand and films such as The Aviator Meet the Fockers as highlights of the holiday outing.
The Aiken Community Playhouse reveals a mixed 2004 2005 schedule beginning with Chapter Two by Neil Simon from Jan 21 to Feb 5 and Shadowlands by William Nicholson March 10 to 20. 5 Women Wearing the Same Dress runs April 8 to 23 with director Thurmond Whatley.
The ACP announces its 2004 05 season including Hello Dolly May 20 to June 4 directed by Jack Benjamin and The Amorous Ambassador August 19 to 27 directed by Bob Franklin. Love is in the Air February 25 at Bechtel Theater. Youth Wing presents 18 Nervous Gumshoes July 15 17 and 22 23. Memberships start at 60 with walk in tickets 15 10 13 6. Reservations 648 1438 or info at aikencommunityplayhouse.com.
The Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce seeks volunteers for its 2005 ambassador program. Ambassadors are a backbone group communicating with members one on one. Ideal volunteers are business leaders with many contacts and potential clients. Contact 641-1111 or email mspurgeon@aikenchamber.net for more information.
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