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Irmo council proclaims World Pancreatic Cancer Day, names Kroger Company business of the month
Summary
Mayor Bill Danielson issued a proclamation declaring Nov. 20 World Pancreatic Cancer Day in Irmo and the council recognized the Kroger Company as the town’s November small business of the month; staff also listed upcoming holiday events and activities.
Mayor Bill Danielson read a proclamation at the Nov. 18 meeting declaring Nov. 20 World Pancreatic Cancer Day in the Town of Irmo, citing national and state statistics and urging awareness. In his reading the mayor referenced projected U.S. estimates and the disease’s low five-year survival rate, and asked the community to keep those affected in their thoughts.
The council also presented the Town of Irmo’s November business-of-the-month recognition to a Kroger Company facility. A Kroger representative thanked the council and described the local operation as a wholesale distributor of plumbing, HVAC and electrical supplies with about 70 associates at the Irmo facility and a downtown showroom used by builders and homeowners.
Staff provided a calendar of upcoming community events, including a senior bingo on Nov. 19, a fundraising 'Daddy Daughter Date Night,' a magnet fair at Irmo High School on Nov. 20, the town tree-lighting on Dec. 2, the town Christmas parade on Dec. 6, and other holiday activities. Staff also noted the 'Sleigh Bells Stroll' had sold out and highlighted free admission to South Carolina State Parks on Nov. 28.
During public comment Marion Boyd Sr. thanked the town for support of an historical marker honoring Judge Harold Richard Bowell and praised the local historical-society work.
