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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1999
Page
2
The Secret Santa program in Aiken County needs about 700 more sponsors before the December 15 deadline. Mary Cunningham notes 1,226 children were identified this year and gifts cost roughly 25 dollars per toy. Contact the hotline or email groups to participate.
A employee reported two $100 bills stolen from a wallet stored in a locker on Whiskey Road. A York Street residence saw a man assault and use a pillow to smother a female housemate. A drunk visitor damaged a car and a wrought iron table during a dispute. A Kalmia Plaza window was shot by a BR gun bullet. Gas thieves fled in a white Buick with paper tag. A JC Penney employee’s vehicle yielded a $200 drill and $500 tool box stolen, with a black Mercedes later identified as stolen from Columbia. A Laurens Street shopper reported $550 cash and a $3 wallet with a silver G been stolen from Friday.
Aiken Hears Better will hold their November meeting on Tuesday from 7 to 8 p.m. in Cumberland Village at 8895 Wise Creek Lane, Aiken. The public is invited. For more information call 649-2531. The non profit group supports anyone with a hearing loss or concerns about hearing.
In 1896 telephones appeared in Aiken and around 1900 a crude dial system was trialed as one of the nation’s first. It was later replaced by a manual system then, in 1962, a return to dial. The ggawugga celebrates with friends on Day 32 of the jennium countdown.
A local snippet presents various voices including Cynhia Crawford 38 and Gert ar 50 urging community programs for youth, education, and staying drug free. Dianna Daughtry 10 and Dianna Gilbert 50 offer lines about patience, neighborly love, and making the most of what one has. Lawrence Landy 58 notes perspective, while Ancille Hooth 17 cautions against taking advantage of existing blessings.
The Aiken County Census 2000 Complete Count Committee asks communities to offer sites to serve as assis tance centers in churches, community centers, businesses, or recreation facilities. Centers will operate in late March to early April with hours varying by building use. volunteers are needed and interested buildings or helpers should contact the County Administrator at 642-2012.
Trinity Lutheran Home partners with four area churches to provide free health screenings conducted by a registered nurse and aide. Each church is visited monthly, with a different church hosting weekly on a rotating basis. First Tuesday Memorial Baptist, second Tuesday Mt Calvary, third Tuesday Shiloh Baptist, fourth Tuesday St Paul United Methodist. For details call 643-4202.
Aiken Extremes announces tryouts for its youth all star quad at the H O Weeks Activities Center from today through Thursday. Open to girls and boys in first through sixth grade, sessions run 3:30 to 5:30 p m each day.
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