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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1997
Page
13
Aiken woman cleaning 661 Talatha Church Road found a live hand grenade behind a paneled wall. State Law Enforcement Division agents detonated it in an open field. the grenade likely belonged to a previous resident.
DOE releases a cleanup plan estimating at least 32.5 billion in funds under federal jurisdiction. It foresees 50 percent of contamination remaining after 2006 even with efficiencies. Alvin Alm says the plan proves tangible progress to Congress while Matt Zimmerman notes the 12 percent production increase and 65 new cleanup technologies could save 2.5 to 7 billion.
Aiken County law enforcement notes year to year crime changes, with robbery rising slightly and breaking and entering down 61 percent. Officials say fluctuations are normal and should guide, not define, crime levels. Lt Frank emphasizes solving every case remains the goal, asserting Aiken’s crime is not worse than many other places.
Karen Patterson of the SRS Citizens Advisory Board questions the Clinton administration's plan against a temporary storage facility while DOE officials defend Yucca Mountain's capacity to handle waste. David Huizenga notes SRS plans compare well with Hanford and Idaho, with reprocessing only possible at SAS in F and H Canyon. DOE favors no reprocessing until after 2000.
Rich notes $400000 was an arbitrary start figure as the Chamber faces extra wiring and zoning costs. Aiken 20/20 Chairman Dean Sackett confirms funds approved and states total support reaches $500000.
The SCDOT seeks volunteers to expand the Adopt a Highway program in Aiken County. Currently about 1,800 volunteers patrol 390 miles, aiming for 2,200 to cover 500 miles this year. Volunteers collect trash quarterly using sticks and orange bags, with bags sealed and picked up by the department.
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