DOE Aims 90 Percent Footprint Reduction by 2015
The Department of Energy targets an approximate 90 percent footprint reduction by 2015 driven by Savannah River Site cleanup. ARRA funding of 6 billion supports a 415 square mile downsizing, with 635 debris piles removed and 38 structures decommissioned. SRS cuts footprint 67 percent using 1.6 billion ARRA funds, aiming for 75 percent by September 2012, per DOE spokesperson Jim Giusti.
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Mattress Outlet and Home Furnishings Opens in Aiken
A family owned store by Jeremy and Michelle Curles delivers name brand furniture and mattresses at value prices. The shop uses a homey decor at 790 E Pine Log Rd, with free local delivery and 24 hour readiness. Hours are 10 to 7 weekdays and 10 to 5 Saturdays, closed Sundays. Phone 226 0403.
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Michelle Curles
Michelle
Simmons
Coaster
Curles
Aiken
Mattress Outlet and Home Furnishings
Pine Log Road
Mattress Outlet
Amy Banton
Jeremy Curles
Weekend Relay fundraisers push Aiken event forward
The Aiken Relay For Life aims to raise 275000 for the American Cancer Society with multiple fundraisers. Security Federal Bank and City of Aiken host a Zumba for Life class from 10 to noon at H Odell Weeks Center, donation 5 dollars. St Paul Lutheran Church plans Puttin for a Cure at Hole-N-One Center from 10 to 10, proceeds to Relay. Maurices Stoked For Hope car wash Sunday noon to 6 at Christ's Way Christian Church offers 20 percent coupons. The relay itself runs May 20 21 from 7 pm to 7 am at Aiken High School. For details call Roma Williams or Lisa Glass.
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American Cancer Society
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Roma Williams
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Whiskey Road
Maurices Stoked For Hope
Christ’s Way Christian Church
Old Wagoner Road
Maurices Clothing
Aiken High School
Relay For Life
Lisa Glass
Anna Dolianitis
Senior Club to Meet at Houndslake Country Club
Upcoming events include the Senior Men's Club of Aiken gathering at Houndslake Country Club at noon with Dr. Stephanie Simonson speaking on acupuncture and chiropractic treatment for Ed Strucken. Local parties hold meetings and fundraisers across Aiken, Edgefield, and USC Aiken through May 21 including a Preakness party at The Willcox.
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Houndslake Country Club
Stephanie Simonson
Willcox
Colleton Ave
Kite Festival Returns to Aiken May 2 After Weather Pause
The City of Aiken Parks department rescheduled its annual Kite Festival to May 2 after an April cancellation due to severe weather. Wayne Ivey hopes for clear skies and breeze for kite flying demos by Suburban Atlanta Kite Enthusiasts. The event includes inflatables trackless train kids kite making, food and drink, and a bike display. Palmetto Kiwanis collects books for SPCA Paws for Reading, with SPCA pets present.
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Ivey
Palmetto Kiwanis Club
Aiken
SPCA
Kite festival at Citizens Park May 21 free family event
May 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Citizens Park at 1060 Banks Mill Road hosts a relaxed family kite festival with free admission. The first 50 motorcycle cruise-in entrants get a complimentary T-shirt. contact Amy Banton at 642-7634 or abanton@aikenstandard.com for details.
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Citizens Park
Banks Mill Road
Smith-Hazel Recreation Center
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Abanton
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Meybohm Realtors names top customer rating recipient
Meybohm Realtors North Augusta announces that Shari Alexander received an exceptional customer satisfaction rating for the first quarter of 2011 based on surveys sent to each Meybohm after closings.
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North Augusta
Shari Alexander
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