Community events and appearances listed for Augusta and area
A schedule of upcoming events includes A Christmas Carol at Imperial Theatre Augusta at 8 p m with Sunday show. J A Vance book signing at Aiken County Public Library 7 p m. Dick Cory Show by Wagener Salley Young Farmers 7 30 p m at Salley Gym. Christmas Park Lighting at Burnettown Town Hall 5 8 p m. Jumping Branch Horse Farm events Friday and Saturday. Celebration 2002 storytelling evening at New Ellenton City Hall. Tellabration 2002 at New Ellenton council chambers 7 p m. Annual Cedar Creek Turkey Trot at Cedar Creek golf community contact 642 7059. USCA Playground Playhouse at Godfathers Pizza 12 30 p m. John Osteen open house 9 a m to 5 p m Saturday Sunday 1 45 p m Highway 302 near Couchton Baptist Church. preview on Clemson versus South Carolina game and Valley Empty Stocking Fund story nearby.
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Burnettown Town Hall
Sassafras Park
Augusta Road
Jumping Branch
EMI Impersonator Sikes to Perform Christmas Show
Jason Sikes will headline a Christmas Elvis show at Langley Community Center on Friday November 29 2002 at 8 pm. Tickets 15 reserved 10 general available from Langley Water Department or by phone. Limited seating and Santa Downtown appearance noted.
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Jason Sikes
Langley Community Center
Langley
City of Character November theme Hospitality
Aiken’s character for November centers on Hospitality. Lottery results include Georgia Pick 3 and Midday and Evening drawings with mixed digits. Fantasy 5 and Change Game numbers listed, with localized franchise details and regional mentions.
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Aiken
Tash
Fantasy
Corrections and corrections in Aiken Standard notice
The Aiken Standard corrects errors from Wednesdays and Thursdays editions. A story misspelled Reese Blocker’s name in Byrd Elementary honor roll coverage. A Christmas bonus misstatement now clarifies that the county government provides bonuses, not the school district.
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Reese Blocker
Byrd Elementary
Aiken Standard
Aiken County
Aiken
Aiken City Council Meets at Municipal Building
Aiken City Council gathers at the Municipal Building located 214 Park Avenue to discuss local matters. The agenda includes Aiken Christian Elementary School’s Grandparents Night and related community events at Town Creek Baptist. Contact details point to Aiken Christian School.
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Municipal Building
Park Avenue
Mentary School
Town Creek Baptist Church
Aiken Christian School
Local Play and Thanksgiving Dinner Notes in Aiken
The notice lists Sleeping Beauty the Musical at Etherredge with contact number 641 3905. It also advertises a Free Thanksgiving dinner at South Aiken Presbyterian Church with Greg Barcklow at 663 1872. An Opening meet and annual Blessing of the Hounds is set at Memorial Gate in Blitchcock Woods with Aiken Hounds.
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South Aikien Presbyrian Church
Greg Barcklow
Blitchcock Woods
Aiken Hounds
Trenton Carpenter Teaches His Craft Across Generations
Ike Carpenter from Trenton passes traditional woodcarving skills to daughter Melissa Boatwright and granddaughter Brittany through an apprenticeship with the South Carolina Arts Commission. The 56 year old, a 1995 Jean Laney Harris Folk Heritage Award recipient, demonstrates shave horses and century old techniques while stressing hands on learning and family lineage in Edgefield.
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Ike Carpener
South Carolina Arts Commission
Trenton
Carpenter
Jean Laney Harris
Edgefield
Tal
Kathy Jeeves
Ike Carpenter
Melissa Boatwright
Hospice education by SouthernCare coordinator at Kiwanis meeting
Pat Marshall of SouthernCare Hospice spoke to Aiken Kiwanis about hospice services clarifying common myths. She noted hospice is available for terminal diagnoses, not restricted to a six month life expectancy, and that patients may still use hospital care when needed. Medicare Medicaid and private insurance cover hospice expenses.
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Pat Marshall
Southern Care Hospice
Aiken Kiwanis
Marshall
Shere
Portraits of the Past invites local history photos
Aiken County readers are asked to submit photos or information for Portraits of the Past. Contact Kimberley Kirkey at 648-2311 ext. 212. Photos may take up to 30 days to appear. Also noted is Sara Seigler Sexton identified as part of the Class of 1937 Alien High Reunion.
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Aiken County
Zal Kimberley Kirkey
Aso
Sara Seigler Sexton
School Menus for Aiken County Week of Thanksgiving
Public school menus list breakfast items and lunches for the week. No school Wednesday through Friday for Thanksgiving break. Menu items include breakfast pizza pancakes chicken nuggets barbecue on bun pizza on turkey ham bun with sides and milk.
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Aiken County
Clemson Coach Frank Howard Opposes Big Thursday Setup
In a 1983 letter to Clemson historian Byron Vaigneur, Frank Howard criticizes the Big Thursday arrangement in the Clemson South Carolina series. He favors ending the season with games at Clemson and Columbia and notes unequal football ticket allocations favoring the Gamecocks.
Wagener Salley Class of 72 to Hold 30th Reunion
The 1972 Wagener Salley High School graduates plan a 30 year reunion Saturday at 7 p.m. at the Guesthouse Inn in Aiken. Those not notified may contact Marsha Bolin at (803) 54562.
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Wagener-Salley
Wagener Salley High School
Guesthouse Inn
Aiken
Marsha Bolin
Publisher's ad notes Aiken Standard contact details
The notice lists the Aiken Standard editor contact Scott B. Hunter with a phone extension and postal addresses. It details publication days, subscription rates, and monthly, quarterly, and yearly prices. Customer service hours and mailing information are included for delivery issues.
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Scott B. Hunter
Hunter
Aikens
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