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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 2002
Page
3
Aiken County Historical Museum hosts an exhibit of animal photographs by Ginny Southworth from 9 30 a m to 4 30 p m with viewing hours listed.
Executive Committee of the Lower Savannah Workforce Development Board meets at 4 pm in the conference room of the Lower Savannah Council of Governments. Palmetto Kiwanis Club holds its monthly luncheon at noon at eejay's, contact Mary Ellen Parker at 619-5897. American Cancer Society Relay for Life kicks off at North Augusta Community Center.
The Antique Appraisal Fair runs 7 to 10 pm at the Aiken Center for the Arts. Contact 641-909 ae for details and participation info.
Multiple town notices list a New Year’s Eve party at VFW Post No 5877 at 8 pm with phone contact 648-0119, a Town and County Club meeting at 10 am at USCA Etherre Center, and a pancake breakfast by Aiken County Parks Recreation and Tourism at noon on the Aiken Augusta Highway recreation facility, with contact 663-6142. A note mentions “The Doggy in the” truncated.
The J Murrey ausins Library Special Collections at UNC Charlotte and A Borough Books seek World War II stories from Piedmont area high school alumni who trained or stayed at Piedmont bases or contributed to the war effort. Margaret Bigger at 704 364 1788 is the contact for stories and local war effort info. University Theater season features The Laramie Project directed by Dewey Scott Wiley with The USC Aiken Playhouse presenting Rapunzel and other events. ticket info at 641 3305. Families sought to host foreign high school students ages 15 to 18 through Pacific Intercultural Exchange 1 800 982 1426.
The city highlights its monthly character trait for December as Sensitivity emphasizing kindness listening and awareness in public life. Officials note program goals include community engagement school programs and neighborhood outreach with emphasis on empathy.
Sunday results list Cash 3 Evening 6 9 3 Cash 4 Evening 4 7 7 0 Fantasy 5 7 10 24 25 32 Change Game A 5 7 2 8W S 9 9 7 7 2 R 4 4 8 4 1
Master Gardeners from the CSRA assisted Area 2 Alternative Education by landscaping the grounds in early December. Suzanne Holmes, a Clem son University Extension Service agent, led design work and coordinated students and volunteers to build a vegetable garden, a goldfish pond, a patio, and a fence. They secured $500 for project materials, planted Carolina jessamine, and plan birdfeeders and butterfly-friendly features along the fence line.
Charles Bennett revisits the former Bennett family home on Georgia Avenue set for demolition to make way for Leigh Townhouses. He recalls living there from 1936 to 1950, the 1920 construction by his grandfather, the 45 acre land deeded to his mother, and early utilities projects including city water and electrification. The property now shows rapid deterioration with the garage, barn, and sulky gone.
The notice invites readers to submit or provide information about historic faces and places in Aiken County. Call Kimberley Kikey at 648-2311 ext. 212 to submit a photo or offer details, and readers may wait up to 30 days for publication.
Donations are sought for Justin Pimsner injured in a wreck in New York. Funds go to Justin Pimsner Fund at Adirondack Trust Co Browdwa NY 12066. Also offers nutrition counseling by Cyndi Catts at Hitchcock Rehabilitation Center. Palmetto Kiwanis of Aiken seeks new members. Tice Agency FSA lists Livestock Compensation Program with $752 million in aid for drought victims, including Aiken County. Contact Aiken County FSA at 619-4221 for details.
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