Fort Gordon spared as BRAC list brings relief
Major General Janet Hicks cheerfully discarded one of two prepared speeches after Defense Secretary Rumsfeld released the BRAC list Friday. Hicks credited CSRA Alliance member Thom Tuckey and staff Pat Bucholtz and James Hutchens for a detailed Fort Gordon case and noted relief in the region as Fort Gordon avoided closure.
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Bluegrass festival opens with low budget reception
Gray skies and bluegrass drew a crowd at the Aiken Bluegrass Festival opening reception at the Washington Center for the Performing Arts. Doug and the Henrys performed outside for minglers under a tent as Jeannie Groat praised the group's help. Local restaurants donated food and drink while corporate sponsorship underwrote headliner costs. admission was sixty dollars.
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Stevens named president of BNG America Savannah River Site
BNG America SRC named Jeff Stevens as president following Dr Samuel Kellys retirement. Stevens brings 22 years in nuclear waste and previously led Oak Ridges Three-Building Decontamination project with 1,400 staff. The note cites large D and D work and a 2006 DOE contract bid outlook.
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Florida hurricane memories spark calls for preparedness
Corrie Pope in Alturas recalls 2004 storms Charley Frances and Jeanne that damaged her home and prompted renewed caution. Officials urge readiness as forecasters predict an active season with 13 named storms and seven hurricanes. Emergency management director Craig Fugate notes prepared families and businesses fared better.
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