Diabetes risk factors highlighted on National Diabetes Awareness Day
The article notes high blood pressure being overweight and no exercise as diabetes risk factors along with family history and age over 40. Brenda Jackson of ARMC urges screening and education as Pam Tinns of ARMC cautions many cases go undiagnosed until complications appear.
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Brenda Jackson
Diabetes
Enns
Jackson
Fort Discovery and related astronomy venues in Augusta
Fort Discovery at the National Science Center in Augusta offers 128000 square feet of interactive exhibits with hours 10 am to 5 pm Monday Saturday and noon to 5 pm Sunday. Admission is 8 for adults and 6 for children seniors and military. Nearby BOYD OBSERVATORY on the Savannah River Site ORA complex features a rotating dome and Newtonian telescope with group bookings. Du Pont Planetarium at RPSEC hosts weekend planetarium shows at 7 and 8 pm with reservations, plus bi annual Star Parties such as the April 28 event at 7 pm.
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The
National Science Center
NSC
National ‘Science Center, Inc
US Army
Augusta
Fort Discovery
Boyd Observatory
Savannah River
Operations and Recreation Associations
ORA
du Pont
Ruth Patrick Science Education Center
RPSEC
Augusta Astronomy Club
Twins dedicate 25 years to Aiken Rescue Squad service
Identical twins Karl and Kevin Lown have spent 25 years volunteering with the Aiken Rescue Squad while also holding supervisory roles at the Savannah River Site Nuclear Materials Division. Both men emphasize the appeal of emergency decision making and lifelong commitment.
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Karl
Kevin Lown
Aiken
Kevin
Savannah River
Bob Besley
Besley
South
Carolina
TaxsmART program teaches North Augusta students about taxes
North Augusta Elementary School students Were honored for TaxsmART a state revenue department program. The project teaches how the tax system works and the agencies that benefit from taxes with artistic expression. Will Barnes selected the school and his daughter Page won first place in her grade.
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North Augusta
South Carolina
Department of Revenue
Tommie Howey
State Office
Revenue
Ment
Howey
Will Barnes
Aiken
Barnes
Page
North Augusta Elementary
SRS eyes 2002 deadline for incinerator decision
Savannah River Site officials seek a way to treat more than 100000 gallons of PUREX solvent waste and avoid dismantling the Consolidated Incineration Facility by the April 1 2002 deadline. Energy Department and DHEC officials weigh permits costs and extended timelines while exploring safer cost effective alternatives.
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Savannah River
Energy Department
State Department of Health and Environmental Control
Wade Waters
Citizens Advisory Board
Ray Hannah
SRS
Hannah
Peter Hudson
British Nuclear Fuels Ltd
Savannah River Corp
South Carolina
Keith Collinsworth
DHEC
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