North Augusta Chamber Connection - November 2012

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By RoB Novit

Aiken Standard

With work or preliminaryplanning under way at JacksonMiddle School and Aiken andRidge Spring-Monetta highschools, next up is North Au-gusta High School.

As principal Todd Born-scheuer told state legislatorsand other visitors on Monday,the school will get a much-needed new wing through the

Aiken County School Districtsve-year building plan.But thats just the rst phase

to ultimately rebuild the

43-year-old school. With sevenmore phases proposed in themaster plan, thats a 40-yearprocess.

Forty years to get a newhigh school is not realistic,said Bornscheuer. Its unac-ceptable to me, not only here atNorth Augusta High but acrossthe district. Weve got to nd away to speed things up.

S.C. Rep. Bill Hixon, whorepresents North Augusta,worked with the high schools

School Improvement Coun-cil to set up a meeting andluncheon to discuss the over-crowding and facet issues at the

school.The visitors included S.C.

Rep. Tom Young, R-Aiken,S.C. Shane Massey, R-Edge-eld, Aiken County CouncilChairman Ronnie Young,Will Williams, director of theAiken-Edgeeld Economic De-velopment Par tnership; AikenSuperintendent Dr. Beth Everittand Dr. Tim Yarborough, theschool districts academic of-cer for high schools.

The only viable alternative,

at least for now, would be aneducational capital sales taxthat would allow a one-centsales tax increase for 15 years

pending voter approval, saidSchool Board Vice ChairmanRay Flemming. However,current state law allows onlyHorry and Cha rleston countiesto have such a tax, and both do.

In Aiken County, the taxwould raise $18 million to$20 million a year. That couldspeed up existing projects andget others started earlier thancurrently scheduled.

Were looking for any alter-native that would provide infra-

structure to those schools thathave needed it for many years,said Everitt. At North AugustaHigh, its clear that weve out-

grown the facility.High school seniors led the

visitors on a tour of the highschool, among them Leah Mit-ton and Jonathan Mills. Theyacknowledged that they willbe graduating next spring, butthis could affect my own kidssomeday, Mills said.

The issue is competitive interms of showing schools tonew families and prospectivebusinesses and industry, saidWilliams.

I have to sell the schools, hesaid. I know the instructionalcomponent is outstanding, butthe schools over in Columbia

County look better than theydo here. Some 70 percent ofthe community are withoutchildren in the schools. Manyare retirees who came here forthe climate and low taxes, butwe havent done a good jobof convincing them about ourschools needs.

School Board member KeithLiner pointed out that the boardhas established a communica-tions subcommittee.

Were looking at how the

district is communicating andseeing how effective we are,he said. We need to win overthe nonparents.

Alternative funding sought for school facilities

By Judy WhaleyDirector of Member Services

In this day of uncertainty,and in this era of Businesschains and franchises, it is easyfor the local owner/managersto think they have no need toparticipate in local organiza-tions. Because so many busi-nesses are indeed run remotely,it becomes even more criticalthat the local managementparticipate in local organiza-tions such as the Chamber ofCommerce. Local manage-ment needs to show a com-panys patronage and know

they are an intregral part of thecommunity. Our local NorthAugusta Chamber of Com-merce is a great place for suchbusiness leaders to get to knowother business leaders in ourarea. We provide a good sourceof networking. If your busi-ness is here and youre makingyour money here, you need toshow that you care about ourcommunity. Please contact ourChamber at 803-279-2323; ourChamber is willing and able toserve you!!! The cost is nomi-nal but the benets are great!!!!

Excerpts taken from The Stararticle, 11/04.

Join theChamber

Our A.M. Connection washeld on September 26th 2012,at the North Augusta Com-munity Center at 7:15am. OurSpeaker and Sponsor was

Golden Harvest with ChrisTurner, the South CarolinaDevelopment ofces as ourSpeaker. Chris spoke to uson what as a Community wecan do to help stop hunger,especially with the childrenand the elderly. Terra Car-roll, the President/CEO ofthe North Augusta Cham-

ber of Commerce gave thewelcome and introduced the

Head Table. Also introducedwere 2 students from theFBLA program at the NorthAugusta High School, JoeyBaldwin and Brad ley Moody.

A THANK YOU was givento the City of North Augustaalong with Als Family res-taurant for being our caterer.All Members introducedthemselves. Door prizes weredonated by Rhodes Mur phy,Bushs Flower Shop andGolden Harvest. Terra gavethose present information onour upcoming Calendar ofEvents for October.

A.M. Connection

member of the month

The Riverfront MarinesDetachment #1132 is ourfeatured Member of the Monthfor November.

The Riverfront MarinesMission is simple. Theysupport two primary and mostimportant Missions. The Firstand most important is our

Nations Veterans. They helpthose who have given of theirtime and talents to maintainour freedoms. They providedirect service to our veteransboth current and past.

Their second Mission is theysupport our future throughsupport of children that areour Nations future. ConnieMaxwell childrens Home andToys for Tots are their majorfocus for this mission. Theyalso give ROTC Scholarshipsto Aiken and Edgeeld

Counties.The Riverfront Marines are a501c3(non-prot) organizationand therefore tax deductible.All and any contributionswould be greatly appreciated.

To advertise

call Rechelle

at 803-279-2793.

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New Members

Renewing Members

Upcoming

EVENTSNovember 7

Ambassadors Meeting, Chamber Ofce 8am

November 8

Business After Hours, Comfort Keepers,

West Ave. 5-7pm

November 14

AM Connection, Sponsor, Augusta Chronicle,

Speaker, Keith Wood

November 15

Toys for Tots Box arrives at Chamber ofce

November 22-23

Ofce Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday

December 5

Ambassador Meeting Chamber Ofce 8am

December 5

North Augusta Chambers Christmas Drop-In,

Arts & Heritage Center, 5-7pm

December 9

North Augustas Christmas Parade,

downtown Georgia Ave

December 19

A.M. Connection, Sponsor, The Star /

Aiken Standard, Speaker, Todd Glover,

North Augustas City Administraton

Join us for the 2012 Walk to End Alzheimers on November 3,2012. This is an annual three-mile walk through downtown Au-gusta, beginning and ending at the Augusta Commons. Fundsraised at the Walk help us provide our educational programs andmany services at NO COST to our caregivers in the (17) countyarea that we serve. The Alzheimers Association is the world

leader in private funding for research into the causes of and pos -sible cure for Alzheimers disease. For more information aboutwhat the Alzheimers Association does in this community, visitwww.alz.org/georgia.

Register your Team today at: http://www.alz.org/georgia/in_my_community_walk.asp

Walk to End Alzheimers

DayBreak Adult Care Services

Augusta Economic Development Authority

Jane Paige Thompson

Lark Jones

Riverfront Marines Detachment #1132

South Company

Christ Community Health Services

Magic Shrink Wraps by It Works!

Trinity Hospital of Augustaannounces the opening of itsGenerations Unit, a multidisci-plinary, 16-bed inpatient gero-

psychiatric unit. Renovated toprovide a safe and supportiveatmosphere, the unit offers thecommunity a local alternativeto diagnostic assessment andevaluation of patients 65 yearsor older.

Depression and other emo-tional illnesses are a signicantproblem among the elderly andwe are pleased to be able tooffer this service to our com-munity, stated Jason Studley,President/CEO of Trinity Hos-pital.

Under the medical director-ship of Dr. David Steiner, themonitored unit offers patientsindividualized and group ther-apy, education, group activity,

medication management, andaftercare planning, while also

focusing on the other familymembers affected by the pa-tients condition.

Our specially trained staffworks with the patient, familyand other healthcare providersto develop a course of treat-ment that best meets the needsof the individual, commentedPhyllis McNeil, ProgramDirector. However, our caredoesnt stop with the patient,we work with the families to

re-establish healthy commu-nication, so they can in turn

support the patient upon dis-charge, she continued.

Symptoms of an altered men-tal status such as insomnia, sig-nicant confusion or memoryloss, self-inicted wounds, so-cial isolation, anxiety or severedepression should be moni-tored and communicated withthe patients physician who canultimately recommend admis-sion for inpatient evaluation ina geropsychiatric unit. Most

behavioral/emotional illnessesin older adults are treatable, es-

pecially if dealt with early.About Trinity HospitalAs the areas only faith-based

hospital, Trinity Hospital of

Augusta is an acute care hospi-tal offering progressive healthcare through cutting-edgetechnology. For more than 60years, the hospital has providedsurgical, and inpatient andoutpatient services to meet thecommunitys needs. Accred-ited by The Joint Commission,Trinity Hospital is recognizedas a provider of quality healthcare designed to meet its pa-tients physical, emotional, andspiritual needs.

The hospital offers a range ofservices, including emergencycare, bariatric services, wom-ens health services, cardiopul-monary, obstetrics, neonatalintensive care unit, radiology,

rehabilitation, sleep lab, andwound healing.

Trinity Hospital of Augusta OpensInpatient Geropsychiatric Unit

Michael Drake started painting

in October of 2009 and it has

become his passion. Painting is

intriguing to him and is relaxing

and challenging at the same

time. He mostly enjoys painting

Landscapes, beaches, mountains

and anything with water. Michaelattends workshops and plans to

take art lessons in the near future

to enhance his natural ability. He

really enjoys creating something

from nothing. Michael says that

we must Believe in ourselves

and in a Higher Power to explore

what might be. Michael Drake

can be reached at 706-726-2548,

[email protected], and

his works will be on display at the

North Augusta Chamber for the

month of November.

Artist of the Month:Michael Drake

Come one, come all to the annual North Augusta Christmas

tree lighting festival at Calhoun Park and Lookaway Hall!

Tuesday, 11/27/2012 5 - 8 p.m.From 5 to 6, enjoy the sights and sounds in Calhoun Park and in the

parking lot of Lookaway. Bands, carolers and more!

Just after 6, watch as Mayor Lark Jones pushes the magic button to light theChristmas Tree in Calhoun Park, followed by a big surprise!

After the tree lighting, continue your evening at Lookaway Hall and showyour support for The Friends of Lookaway, SmartKids and the North

Augusta Parks and Recreation Department with a visit to our chili-cook-off

area, popcorn cart, hotdog cart and hot coca. For an added treat, bringthe kids in for some marshmallow roasting at the Courtyard re pit,

sponsored by The Lions Club.

Last year was loads of fun, so join us in making this

years festival even BIGGER and BETTER!

North Augusta Christmas Tree Lighting

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On September 21 at 10am,a Ribbon Cutting was heldfor About Thyme Caf onGeorgia Ave.

Holding the Ribbon,donated by Jim BushFlorists, was MichelleBales and Cutting the

Ribbon was Liz Victor,owner, Bill Victor andTerry Wilson. Honorarycutters were Liz

and Bills children,Coleman and Ava(twins) and daughterLila. Approximately 55

people were in attendance.Ambassadors attendingwere:

Terra Carroll gave a

welcome and a few wordson how happy we are theyare in North Augusta.

About Tyme Ribbon Cutting

October 3rd at 11:30am,a Ribbon Cutting washeld for Pizza Central,located at 515 GeorgiaAve. in North Augusta,S.C. After the RibbonCutting we were treated toa sampling of their Pizzasand Calzones. Very Gooditems. Holding the Ribbon

was Darren Bennett,Regional Manager, withmanager Tom Dukecutting the Ribbon.Attending were DavidCadden, AmbassadorsRachel Franklin, StevenBeckett, Diane Daniel,Rechelle Dallas, DianeLariviere, Rod Barrie,

Rick Berry, Susan Igeland Chamber personnel,Judy Whaley and SuzanneFletcher, with presidentTerra Carroll. Ribbon wasprovided by Bushs onPine Grove. Phone numberto order is 803-599-7606,they offer Take-out andDelivery.

Pizza Central

Ribbon Cutting

On October 1, 2012, Senator Lindsey Graham made a stop in North Augusta to talk with our Chamber Members. The talk was held at the Council Chambers at the Municipal Center witharound 60 people in attendance. We Thank our United States Senator for taking time out of his very busy schedule to visit with the people of North Augusta!

Lindsey Graham visits North Augusta

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