Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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H 0^0 ^ I I j i I i I ( I c Need a Quiet Hideaway? ?t "J1*; -:b ." a *.? ^ tofo ' . Hidden back in the woods beside the Broad River, only 5 minutes form USC, River Ridge Apartments welcome serious students to join a quiet community environment. One, two and three bedrooms at competitives prices. Tennis courts, swimming pool, ample parking, laundry facilities, designer carpeting, fireplaces in some apartments. Furnished Apartments and Flexible leases. Ssumm . ,Vj^MaN^QzMENT For Additional Information Call 779-2373 1000 Watermark Place, Columbia SC 29210 Bp' ^ LEAD continued from page 1 em, source treatment, public educa- counter most of the lead, ion and replacement of lead service One plumber said that he rep ines if all else failed to decrease the pipes in about 500 Colu ead levels. homes because of lead content. Meve McAnally, a wastewater DHbL s policy is that uie i nanagement expert and USC engi- system "must replace lead se leering professor, is involved in the lines if other treatment measure ;econd phase of the three part drink- to bring lead levels down to a ng water campaign. amount." Since the testing has been com- "(We) don't actually have pi ileted and pilot studies are going on replace lines because of lead," s low, the Department of Health and Columbia Sewer and Drainage Environmental Control's final report retary, but the plastic replace s all that remains to be done. line used costs $2-per-foot. However, the study won't be "If lead is coming from the j complete for another two years, it is the homemaker's probl vlcAnally said that even then, the McAnally said. According to 'overnment has the option of acting most of the lead in people's h >r waiting for further studies. comes from the corrosion of > According to McAnally, most of sitting in their pipes, he lead in people's homes comes McAnally said the new \z rom the corrosion of water sitting in only intended to replace pipes '< heir pipes. A simple filter can source, which means the pipes i Take a Closer Look at tl The Emerging Leader Program provides training for active students on campus. This program is an Why participate? > To become active in campus life To develop leadership skills To meet key people and learn about campus resources To build friendships and create a foundation for future leadership 9 ,i. Name Local Address Local Phone Major ?? Please enclose $15 registration fee (check made payable to the Ui return of this application does not guarantee acceptance into the f class slot is unavailable, your registration fee will be returned. If Return form and fee to Campus Activities Center, US & 3* <><f ' ' ' , ^ "Wr-i :. . ' -. " ';. m Br '' Jj|j^|99jB| illy $#&' - Mm, * ?'3ms&m% ''SI i s,:mM .s , Hh ; IP i M8?HB v? - ' M .1 BMIIIM ?MMk WA ^/wlBiPl94 g 1 - *1111111 < PI tejj BlueCross BlueShield WmI ?' South Carolina A Member of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, An Association of Independent Blue Cross and Blue Shield Plans ? immediate area of the water plant. of lead, laced "There's not enough lead in the ?Have an electrician check your mbia water to cause a big stir over it," wiring. said Bobby Franklin, a plumber. He "It's not a lot of lead in the vater said people don't usually call him water," said John Hopkins, a rvice about lead in their water. He recoin- plumber. "It's a lot of lead in the s fail mended water filters for homeown- pipes." i safe ers with high lead levels. According to DHEC, "You are DHEC recommends that people likely to have high levels of lead in eople with dangerous lead levels should: y0ur water ifaid a -Flush each lap before using _Your home has . sec- water from it for drinking, cooking wi[h ,ea(1 s0|der an(1 was bui|( after ment or making baby formula. 19&2?Remove loose solder and debris . r. ... ripes, from the plumbing materials -Your water ,s soft or actdtc and em," installed in newly constructed homes 'V0U ave ea ln P'Pes> s0 er or him, or homes where plumbing has iauv-^' omes recently been replaced. ome or water system has vater ?Identify and replace lead mate- *eat* P1!*^' rials with lead-free ones. Your water sits several hours in iw is ?Determine whether the service plumbing that contains lead materiit the line that connects your home or als." n the apartment to the water main is made Eead sample test kits are available L . r ! i In., ne emerging Leaaer rrugram freshmen who want to develop their leadership skills and become important guide in looking ahead to your future at Carolina! Vhat are the details? Only fifty freshmen will be admitted to the fall class. Total training consist of 8-11/2 hour classes. Each Emerging Leader is assigned a Leadership Mentor. Classes will be on Tuesday, in the Russell House beginning September 21. The $15 registration fee includes all program materials and the deadline to register is Friday, September 17. Questions? Call Leadership Training Programs at 777-5780. Social Security Number Signature niversity of South Carolina). The program is limited to fifty participants and the irogram. All applicants will be notified of their status as soon as possible. If a you have any questions, call (803) 777-5780. / C, Russell House, Lower Level, West Wing, Columbia, SC 29208 The last time you heard that, your parents probably caught you red-handed in the middle of something you shouldn't have been doing. Nowadays, knowing better takes on a whole new meaning, means collecting syllabuses the way you once collected comic books.... It means waking up early and staying awake through 8:00 AM TuesdayAhursday classes. ... S better. It's also the difference between getting stuck with unexpected medical bills and having a health plan that'll pick up the tab for you. And there's no better way to that student bank account than with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Carolina's Student Body Health Plan. It's the only health insurance plan the University of South Carolina approves and sponsors! The Student Body Health Plan: Pays the lion's share of your medical bills - 80% or 100%. You choose. (Got a spouse? How about kids? Choose the plan that covers them, too.) S Can shave 15% to 20% off the cost of medical treatment. Makes sure the care you aet is the care you need. I* Saves you from filing claim forms. Network doctors and hospitals do the paperwork for you. Do you really need health insurance? Unless you're invincible, it's probably a safe bet the Student Body Health Plan can cnua i/nn n Int nf trrtiihlo Nnt tn montinn rnch JUVU jr UU U IUI Ul IIUUUIV/. IIWI iv HIVIIIIVII VUJII. See what the Student Body Health Plan is all about. Drop by our booth at registration. Or pick up the brochure at the Thompson Student Health Center. When you're ready to apply, you'll find it's as easy as using TIPS. Of course, we don't mind if you slap a stamp on the application and hand it to your mail carrier. You know better than anyone which way is more convenient for you.