City fireworks safety rules and penalties in Aiken
Officials warn for July celebrations with firework safety tips and local bans. In 2011 fires and injuries rose nationwide, with 15 to 24 year olds at highest risk. Aiken prohibits most fireworks except sparklers meeting size limits. fines range from 257 to 1092 dollars. Report violations via the non emergency line at 803-642-7620.
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Water safety tips for all ages at Fermata Club
Summer brings water fun but requires active supervision at all times. Paige Rabon stresses constant oversight near water and posting rules, noting drowning risk even in shallow water. Swimming lessons are encouraged, with instructors like Elizabeth McIntyre teaching safety and fun to wide age ranges, from toddlers to seniors.
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Fermata Club Board of Directors
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Elizabeth McIntyre
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Kevin White
Glover Grove Phoenix Fund Launches in Aiken Area
Aiken area church leaders form the Glover Grove Phoenix Fund to aid rebuilding of Glover Grove Missionary Baptist Church destroyed by a fire of undetermined origin on June 27. Donations accepted at Security Federal Bank branches or by mail to P.O. 810, Aiken, SC 29802. More ways to help will be announced. call 803-761-3109 for details.
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Aiken
Glover Grove
Area Deaths and Funerals Notice 6A
Obituary brief notes multiple local deaths listing names Donald Ashley Aiken Marrian Coller Augusta Jeremiah Malik Morris James Seigler and Ada Mae Williams Toole. Section 6A provides funeral details and service information for area residents.
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Aiken
Ada Mae Williams Toole
Biomass Plant at Savannah River Site Cleared for Expansion
The Energy Department announced the Savannah River Site biomass cogeneration project is safe and will not require an environmental impact statement. Ameresco began Phase II expansion after initial Phase I approval in August 2008, with DOE issuing a revised finding of no significant impact. Jack Craig, SRS manager, notes the expansion does not increase environmental effects in the area.
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Ameresco
Framingham
Massachusetts
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