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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 2002
Page
2
A grateful owner thanks the rescuer who released her dog last week. The retriever is home and recovering after surgery. Comments also touch on local road paving plans and county budget disputes with employees.
Churches Together for Kids based in Wagener launches Operation Love Angel Tree to aid more than 200 needy children in Wagener Salley Perry New Holland and Springfield with toys warm clothing and essentials. The program relies on 15 churches and volunteers with gifts to be delivered December 21 24.
Five local mothers organize a marrow drive with the Aiken County Red Cross to register donors for the national database. The December 14 event at Trinity United Methodist Church offers free tests by pin prick, aiming to honor children lost to leukemia and help others. Proceeds seek corporate gifts to fund eight tests per $500 donation.
Salley hosts the Chitlin Strut in a town of 410 expecting 50 000 visitors. Mayor Bob Salley says camping spots are filled as hundreds sample hog innards from 40 booths, seven bands, and a hog calling contest. Weather stays mild with 55 60 highs and 5 15 mph winds.
The Holly Days festival opens downtown Aiken with extended shopping hours and free activities. Today features sidewalk concerts, crafts, kids activities at the Aiken Arts Center, and a free concert by the Aiken Choral Society at St Marys. Additional events include woodworking demos by Michael Helms, Santa photos, and neck massages at Delia's.
The Board of Commissioners of the Aiken Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Services will meet Tuesday December 7:15 pm at the center located at 1105 Gregg Highway.
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