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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 2002
Page
2
A reader praises firefighters and Pete Frommer for their hard work during a hectic week protecting the city. The note also requests road safety at Ascanga Lake Road near Byrd Elementary and expresses appreciation for local columnists and school district news.
Residents report nuisance parking on Richland Avenue between Laurens and Newberry streets with king cab trucks protruding into traffic. They request right side spaces reserved for autos and short trucks, inquire about tower radiation and liability in a Southside antenna project, and comment on tax breaks versus private donations. The letter also lauds a mayor and notes the newspaper’s commenting policy.
Dr. James Heffner explains how peaches watermelons grain milk and beef from local farms aid research on air water and land quality near the Savannah River Site. He notes how contaminants travel from stacks to pastures via wind rain and food chains and introduces the maximally exposed individual concept. The Senior Men’s Club of Aiken meets monthly at Houndslake Country Club with Dick Spaunburgh as president.
SRS manager of environmental monitoring notes the Savannah River is less radioactive today than in 1953 and about three times lower in fallout impact. Dr James Heffner cites Ruth Patrie’s long running limnology work showing greater diversity and abundance of fish insects and algae with a shift away from pollution tolerant species.
Due to illness pianist John Browning cancels his appearance at the Etherredge Center for the Aiken Symphony season opener. Susan Starr will perform Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 1 with the Augusta Symphony at 8 pm, tickets available via Etherredge Center Box Office.
Millbrook Elementary students collected 1,582 used children's books for a drive begun by Laura Christenberry on National Literacy Day. Books go to 23 day care providers and Helping Hands, with some aiding Aiken County First Steps licensing efforts. Tara Yoakum and peers learn giving helps literacy and future success.
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