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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 25, 2013
Page
3
Readers urge no to a TIF project and to rethink funding of local initiatives. They cite homeless aid, senior citizen taxes, and potential loss of school board reelection, urging voters to oppose allocations to North Augusta and the Aiken Mall property.
A grateful note expresses thanks to everyone who stopped to help the speaker’s mother on the day she fell at Lowe’s. The writer blesses the unnamed good Samaritans and offers thanks to all who provided aid.
Aiken Electric Cooperative celebrated its 75th anniversary during the May 18 annual meeting. The event drew 3 933 member owners and guests, featured a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition and a House Resolution 4096, and saw three incumbent board trustees re elected. Attendees included U S Sen Lindsey Graham Rep Joe Wilson and local officials. The cooperative highlighted community programs and fundraisers, including Operation Round Up contributing over 500 000 to those in need and food drives for Golden Harvest.
Soldiers from the 43rd Civil Support Team and allied National Guard units conducted a live radiation exercise at SRS on May 21. The drill involved a contaminated water spill and an exposed vehicle, with readings taken around the vehicle and a decon team en route. These teams advise and assist first responders on radiological incidents and worked with SRS inspectors to monitor safety throughout the operation.
Several events are set for June 1 across Aiken and nearby towns. The Peach Tree 23 Yard Sale spans 44 miles with rental info via listed phone numbers and a website. Other happenings include Wish Upon A Car rescheduled to June 1 at Aiken Mall. Life Long Summer Benefit Concert at St James Lutheran Church aiding Golden Harvest backpacks. First Tee Pancake Breakfast at Fatz supporting the program. and Pickin on Barnwell bluegrass jam at the Barnwell Laurens street crossroads with contact Roger Abernathy.
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