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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 2015
Page
3
Readers urge reforms in Aiken County including firing fire chiefs and sheriff leadership, litter duties during road mowing, and removal of a statue. The letter praises public safety and FBI coordination, critiques governor and media focus, and invites further comments via TalkBack. Lottery results follow.
City council heard a Willmer Engineering report tying construction traffic in Gem Lakes to cracked pavement and water infiltration. The study notes grading and loading of dump trucks as causes, with ongoing talks among Eisner Gaul LLC, residents, and the city about road repairs and eventual deed transfer.
Savannah River Remediation employees shed 1,200 pounds in six months through the Biggest Winner contest at the Savannah River Site. Participants tracked weight, BMI, cholesterol, and glucose while aiming for 5 or 10 percent loss and winning fitness gear. Six staff won exercise equipment as rewards.
The Civil War Roundtable of Augusta will meet August 17 at Edgar's Grille 3165 Washington Road Augusta with dinner at 6 p.m. Guest speaker Wendy Ham Venet author of A Changing Wind will discuss Atlanta from pre war to post war. Membership is 25 per person 40 per couple and dinner is 12 per person. For details call Gwen Fulcher Young or visit the group site.
A foster parent information session runs Saturday noon to 2 30 at S C Mentor 5140 Woodside Executive Court in Aiken. A Storks and Corks fundraiser takes place 6 to 9 pm at Silver Bluff Audubon Center 4542 Silver Bluff Road Jackson with 50 per person, reservations required. The Aiken Community Playhouse Youth Wing meets Saturday at URS Center 126 Newberry St with separate sessions for grades 4–7 and 8–12, no fees or preregistration. Email info aikencommunityplayhouse com or call 80486 for details.
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