Readers respond to Peace Walkers and respect for service
A reader defends military service and individual opinions while urging humility and restraint. They challenge praise for one young Marine bound for Iraq, Wilson Miles, and criticize public criticism of veterans, urging humane treatment and personal responsibility. Readers may call the TalkBack line or email the newsroom with comments.
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Retiree Group Pushes for Single SRS Operating Contract
The SASRA traveled to Washington in March to urge Congress and DOE to keep a single manager for Savannah River Site, opposing multiple contracts like other sites. They favor maintaining Westinghouse Savannah River Co. style operations and seek a continuity of benefits clause in DOE bid rules to protect pensions and insurance.
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Mike French
Sasra
DOE
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SRSRA
Dave Cowfer
Richard Hopf
Office of Procurement and Assistance Management
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Fred Cavanaugh
Westinghouse
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Aikenstandard
New SRS Employees Forum Web Site Debuts Online
A new site www.ourtalk.net launched for Savannah River Site staff. It lets employees discuss SRS topics anonymously and independent of corporate ties. WW Engineers designed the forum at a former employee’s request. Members must register to post messages.
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Ourtalk
SRS
Mark Barkley
WW Engineers
Stephanie Barkley
Savannah River Ecology Laboratory
Westinghouse Savannah River Co
Musician engages kids with funny songs at Aiken library
North Augusta native Brett Cooper, fifth grade teacher and author, led an onstage audience participation set at the Aiken County Public Library Summer Reading Program. He invited volunteers to make animal noises, clap and stomp as he performed goofy tunes and shouted about being a rock star.
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Brett Cooper
Cooper
North Augusta
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Columbia County
Final depleted uranyl nitrate shipment clears Savannah River Site F Area
Westinghouse Savannah River Co reports final depletion uranyl nitrate shipment from SRS F Area in late May marking progress toward closure slated for 2006. Over 132000 gallons will go to Nevada Test Site disposal after processing at Oak Ridge. completion six months ahead of schedule and $25 million under budget.
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Aiken Standard Subscription Details and Contact Info
The notice provides office hours and contact numbers for the Aiken Standard in Aiken South Carolina. It lists staff locations, publication schedule, ISSN, and renewal rates for daily, Sunday, and EzPay options. It also covers delivery timelines, problem reporting, and payment handling with carrier independence notes and cancellation rules.
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Aiken July Gentleness Named City Character
The article lists Wednesday winning numbers for several South Carolina games including Pick 3 Midday 8 1 9 Pick 4 Midday 6 0 8 7 Pick 3 Evening 8 2 5 Pick 4 Evening 0 8 4 2 and Fantasy 5 14 20 35 9 12, plus Lotto South 10 34 35 37 39 43. It also notes Aiken's character trait for July as Gentleness.
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Correction note for photo credit in Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard corrects a misspelled contributor name for a car fire photo at East Gate Plaza near Publix. The paper apologizes and invites readers to report factual errors by calling editors Mike Gibbons or Jeff Wallace or emailing editorial at aikenstandard.com.
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