DOE advances plan to treat Savannah River Site waste
DOE plans to use a solvent extraction process to purge cesium from more than 30 million gallons of radioactive sludge at Savannah River Site. If chosen, a pilot plant by Westinghouse Savannah River Co. would cost about 50 million dollars, with larger plants to follow via competitive bidding.
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DOE
Bill Spader
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Besi
Westinghouse
Savannah River Co
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Rotary Club of Aiken backs Reclaiming Futures plan
Barbara Morgan, solicitor for the county, outlined a Mon day Rotary meeting push to start a local Reclaiming Futures initiative. The project, from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, aims to reduce substance abuse and juvenile delinquency through community cooperation. Morgan cited two lessons from her 20 years as a prosecutor about preventing violence and preserving youths’ sense of worth. The Aiken effort earned state funding potential among 34 applicants for 10 slots. Ernest Duncan, Wachovia vice president of community banking, was welcomed as the club’s new member.
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Aiken
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Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Morgan
Rotarians
Aiken Area
Ernest Duncan
Duncan
Wachovia
Aiken youths stage Up the Down Staircase play
The Aiken Community Playhouse Youth Wing presents Christopher Sergel's Up the Down Staircase July 20 to 28 at the Playhouse. Middle and high schoolers perform Friday and Saturday June 20-21 and 27-28 at 8 pm with a 3 pm Sunday matinee June 22. Tickets $7 adults $5 students $3 kids. reservations 648-1438. Location: Two Notch Road and Price Avenue behind Virginia Acres Park.
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Aiken County
Aiken
Swannon ‘Smith
Playhouse
Two Notch Road
Price Avenue
Virginia Acres Park
North Augusta explores alternative parking lot surfaces
North Augusta City Council study session discusses non asphalt options for lots including porous granite cobbles brick and gravel. Officials cite storm water runoff and maintenance issues with asphalt or concrete as drivers for potential incentives and clearer enforcement guidance.
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North Augusta
Davenports
Billy Thurmond
Grkovic
Planning Commission
Council
Keny Zier
Pat Carpenter
Charles Martin
Kent Sullivan
Lark Jones
Character First initiative heads to North Augusta
North Augusta 2000 representatives ask council to declare the city a Character First community. Julia Gazcia and Rachel Franklin present a resolution to involve schools, businesses, government, and clubs in monthly traits and to use the official logo. The program already has over 80 supporters and aims to improve behavior and community life.
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Character First Initiative
North Augusta
North
Franklin
Character First
Othrs
United Way Adds Members to Agency Relations Committee
The United Way of Aiken County welcomes new members to its Agency Relations Committee led by chair PK. Smith in 2001. About 60 volunteers review agency programs and financing, tour agencies, and study presentations to guide fund allocations and ensure accountability and community impact.
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United Way of
Aiken County
PK. ‘Smith
Agency Relations Committee
United Way
Board of Directour
Smith
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