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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 2002
Page
2
Readers describe voting to permit Sunday alcohol sales in local restaurants, while others express concerns about civic priorities, print privacy, and community safety. The letter mentions Silver Cards, Gov Hodges, and traffic along Whiskey Road, with public input via Talkback.
Education professor from Pittsburg State University spoke to USC Aiken educators about television as a debilitating phenomenon. He cited Captain Kangaroo star Bob Keeshan’s evolving views and linked excessive screen time to reduced healthy development, aggressive arousal, and risk taking among youths and even college students.
St Mary Help of Christians School eighth graders perform The Nifty Fifties a light hearted Elvis like rock star musical with 50s style costumes and songs about soda shops sock hops and drive in films. Cast includes Matt Vitaliani and classmates while sixth graders serve lunch for church seniors at a dinner theater event.
Richard Quiller 22 of Pow erhouse Road was arrested Friday morning after allegedly breaking into Barbara Qui Mitchells home and forcing her to drive to a Bank of America in North Augusta. He is charged with burglary first degree kidnapping attempted armed robbery and use of a firearm during a crime. He was surrounded by deputies and local police in the bank parking lot and taken into custody.
The Town of Burnettown hosts its fifth annual Christmas Park Lighting Ceremony at Burnettown Town Hall and Sassafras Park on Augusta Road from 5 to 8 p.m. Proceeds go to the police cadet program. Elvis tribute Jason Sikes, local church choirs, and Santa will mark the moment at 6 p.m. Concessions and baked goods are available. Santa photos cost $2. The event is the area’s first Christmas celebration of the season.
Life long Aiken resident Thelma Robinson plans a Sunday release event at Mount Anna Baptist Church 2612 Banks Mill Road for her debut CD Waiting on the Lord on her Teel's production label. The eight track set blends contemporary and traditional gospel with jazz elements and includes Robinson’s own songs plus I Need Thee. She will perform at 5 pm Sunday and sign copies afterward, aiming to minister and reach a national audience.
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