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1Ehe (Bamecork Hodges, SCE&G reach Lake Murray agreement by Alicia M. Ballard The Gamecock Lake Murray and the land surround ing it will be divided between and South Carolina Electric and Gas Company and the state under an agreement between Gov. Jim Hodges and the company en tered into on Aug. 21. The memorandum of understand ing, which Hodges signed, forms a public and private partnership that will manage the lake’s future. Hodges said he looked forward to de veloping the partnership with SCE&G. Bill Timmerman, chairman and chief executive of SCANA corporation, the par ent company of SCE&G, joined Hodges at Monday’s annoucement. According to Timmerman, the Lake Murray area, which is a popular recre ation and tourism site is experiencing “un precendented levels of growth.” “We welcome the creation of the a pubhc-private partnership to help ensure the continued prosperity of Lake Mur ray,” Timmerman said. The lake also provides water service and power generation. However, Hodges said the lake was more than a source of electricity. “Lake Murray has always been more than a hydro-electric plant; it is the crown jewel of the Midlands,” Hodges said. “Thanks to the generosity of SCE&G, we have the opportunity to better share this wonderful resource with our citizens.” The state and SCE&G will determine the location of the property to be trans ferred to South Carolina in what could be an eight-year phased-in advance, as stat ed in the memo. The Lake Murray dam and its maintenance will continue to be SCE&G’s responsibility. The company has also agreed to draw up a plan allow ing the company to operate the hydro electric facilities and mantain lake levels at 354 ft., about one foot above the ten year average low. The state and SCE&G will continue to work closely on man agement of shoreline development. SCE&G is in the development phase of a major remediation plan for the dam that would allow it to withstand new criteria for an earthquake. Lake Murray was created in 1930 by SCE&G as a hydro-electric facility. The city/state desk can be reached at gamecockcitydesk@hotmail.com. Goalposts from page 1 Ellis agreed with Tharp, saying the main issue with allowing thousands of people on the field is everyone’s safety. “Those are very large, significant struc tures,” Ellis said. “No one’s trying to damp en the spirit of this event going on, but there are safety issues.” Just as important to Ellis as the stu dents’ safety is the safety of his officers. With thousands of students pouring on to the field at one time, it could create a safety hazard for law enforcement offi cials. “Anytime there’s a large crowd, the officers’ safety is always part of the for mula,” Ellis said. Football fever has taken over campus, and the excitement and anticipation of tearing down the goalposts might be too difficult for USC officials to stop. Part of the excitement was created by the ath letics department itself. Earlier this week, Athletics Director Mike McGee spoke to both fraternity and sorority councils. Fraternity Council President Edward Bender said McGee made it a point to stress how important this game is. “He said it was the most important game in USC history,” Bender said. “He took more of a serious tone. He used a very grave manner to let us know exact -1 ly how serious this game was.” The importance and excitement of the game was definitely left on Bender, and he’s ready to celebrate with the rest of the student body. “I’m definitely going to be on the field in celebration. I will be on the goalposts if we win,” Bender said. “As much pain and suffering as the student body has en dured the past couple of years, they should let us.” Sorority Council President Tracy Bonds said she attended a Leadership Council meeting, where athletics officials were present. It was mentioned that the athletics department wanted students to wait un til a more respected opponent was de feated by the Gamecocks before the goal posts were tore down. “Wbrd on the street is that they’re on ly going to let them take it down if we beat Georgia,” Bonds said However, Bonds wasn’t a big fan of that prospect. “They should let them get it out of their system. I think we deserve to do it,” she said. “I’m wearing my running shoes with my dress.” One thing Bonds wasn’t sure of is where all the students will take the goalposts once they’ve been tom down. However, for Ford, there’s no ques tion where they’ll end up. “Horseshoe. All the way,” he said. The university desk can be reached at gamecockudesk@hotmail.com. Seniors ond first-Year Graduate Students: E Workshop — Wednesday, September b at 4 pm. 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