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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2009
THE JACKSON HERALD
PAGE 5C
Boys and Girls Club gets $15,000 grant
To use JEMC Foundation funds for software
THE BOYS & Girls Club
of Jackson County has
been awarded a $15,000
Jackson EMC Foundation
grant to fund its “Power
Hour” homework help and
tutoring program, as well
as purchase software for a
membership database.
Power Hour provides
Boys & Girls Club mem
bers with a structured time
and place for club staff and
volunteers to help them
complete homework assign
ments and bonus activities
so they can be prepared
for class and proud of their
accomplishments.
Young people who con
sistently complete their
homework develop a deeper
understanding of the work
and are ready to move on
to more challenging con
cepts. With proper guidance
and support, every club
member has the chance to
develop self-directed learn
ing skills and be successful
in school.
Purchase of KIDSTRAX
software will help the club
keep accurate membership
numbers and information,
providing the data the club
needs to apply for grants,
develop resources and mea
sure program outcomes.
Grants are made pos
sible by Jackson EMC
members" contributions to
the Operation Round Up
program, which rounds up
electric bills of participat
ing members to the next
dollar amount and uses the
spare change to do chari
table work.
Since its creation in
October 2005, the founda
tion has awarded nearly
$3.5 million through 308
grants to organizations
and 132 grants to individu
als.
Any individual or chari
table organization in the ten
counties served by Jackson
EMC (Clarke, Banks,
Barrow, Franklin, Gwinnett,
Hall, Jackson, Lumpkin,
Madison and Oglethorpe)
may apply for foundation
funding by completing a
grant application, available
online at http://www.jack-
sonemc.com/Guidelines-
for-Funding,106.0.html or
at local Jackson EMC offic
es. Applicants need not be a
member of Jackson EMC.
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PRESENTING FUNDS TO CLUB
Jackson EMC Foundation board member Shade Storey (far left) and Jackson EMC
Jefferson District Manager Don Stewart (far right) present a $15,000 grant from the
Jackson EMC Foundation to staff and board members of the Jackson County Boys
and Girls Club, including Mark Bradley, board member; Michael R. Williams, staff;
Cindy Patterson, board member; and Stephanie McDonald, staff. The funds will be
used for the club’s Power Hour homework and tutoring program, as well as to pur
chase club management software.
Being in tune with things
F OR almost
a year, my
daughter has
begged to take piano
lessons. With so many
activities constantly
taking place, I am sorry
to say that I have put
her off. I took piano for
12 years, but had no
idea how to go about
teaching someone else
to play. We recently
found a wonderful teacher and
my daughter got started with
her lessons just last week.
I guess that you could say
all of my children seem to be
a little musically inclined. My
husband insists that they got
it from my side of the family,
especially since he could never
play a tune on any instrument,
even after taking lessons.
We have guitars, a piano,
saxophones and several other
instruments in our house. But,
like most parents, the biggest
struggle I have is convincing
my children to practice playing
these instruments. All three of
our children read music, and
can also play by ear. That is,
they can play tunes not just
by memorization, but also by
what they hear. Therefore, they
really don't see the need to
practice like they should.
Being involved in their musi
cal education, I have developed
an interest in playing the violin
or fiddle. A couple of years
ago, my parents gave me one
as a gift. I have been fiddling
around with it ever since. One
instructor offered to give me
my first lesson free, with no
strings attached, so I plan to get
started soon.
Just yesterday, I sighed when
one of my sons approached me
with great anticipa
tion and asked if he
could do something
to the beat of a dif
ferent drum — take
drum lessons. Since
I will taking violin
lessons, my daughter
piano and my other
son guitar classes,
I guess I should
face the music, be
upbeat and let him
be instrumental in a new area.
After all, it is important to be in
tune with our children's educa
tion and dreams.
Sherri Stephens is a South
Jackson resident.
Founder’s
Corner
by
Buhl Cummings
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Post 4872, Hurricane Shoals Convention Ctr.
Each 4th Tuesdasy, 7:00 p.m.
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Phone 706-652-2627 263
JEFFERSON LIONS CLUB
Meets 2nd & 4th Monday
Jefferson City Clubhouse
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JEFFERSON ROTARY CLUB
Meets Tuesdays
Jefferson City Clubhouse
12:30 p.m. -(706) 367-7696
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^JAMERICAN LEGION
" Riders Post 215
Meets each 2nd Thursday, 7 p.m.
In Homer, GA at the
American Legion Building on
Historic Highway 441 pd,o2/io
Georgia Real Estate Investors
Association, Inc. - Athens
Meets the third Thursday each month
6:30 pm at the UGA Conferen ce Center
1197 South Lumpkin Street,
Athens, GA 30601
Tom Hewlett - Chapter President
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BANKS COUNTY
HISTORICAL SOCIETY, INC.
meets first Monday each month
7:00 p.m. in the Banks Co. Historial
Courthouse at 105 U.S. Hwy. 441
North in Homer pd,-07/w
St. Catherine Laboure
Catholic Mission
Mass Schedule: Sat. 4:00 p.m.,
Sun. 11:00 a.m., Wed. 12:10 p.m.
Parish Council meetings:
2nd Sunday of the month after 11:00 mass
First Friday Adoration 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Website: www.stcatherinelabourega.org
706-335-2622 pd.05/09
JEFFERSON
ip AMERICAN LEGION
Albert Gordon Post 56
Each 3rd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
Harvie Lance, Commander
Phone (706) 654-1274 no
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City of Jefferson water System
2008 Water-Quality Report
water System ID # GA 1570003
The City of Jefferson Water System is pleased to present a summary of the quality of water provided to you during the past year. The Safe
Drinking Water Act (SDWA) requires that utilities issue an annual "Consumer Confidence" report to customers. This report details where our water
comes from, what it contains, and the risks our water testing and treatment are designed to prevent. The City of Jefferson is committed to providing
you with the safest and most reliable water supply. Informed consumers are our best allies in maintaining safe drinking water. We encourage public
interest and participation in our community's decisions affecting drinking water. Regular City Council meetings occur at the Jefferson Civic Center at 65
Kissam Street on the second Monday of each month, at 6.00 p.m. The public is welcome.
Water Source
The City of Jefferson's water system is supplied by surface water from the Curry Creek Water Reservoir. The water is then treated at the Water Treatment
Plant at 320 Kissam Street before entering the system. The following chemicals are used in the treatment process, aluminum sulfate, liquid caustic, poly
phosphate, hydrofluorosilicic acid, sodium bicarb, potassium permagnate and chlorine. In 2002 the consulting firm Brown and Caldwell conducted a source water
assessment identifying potential pollution sources which may pose a risk to Jefferson's water sources. A copy of this report is available at City Hall for review.
Additional water for the City of Jefferson is purchased from the Jackson County Water and Sewerage Authority which obtains its water supply from the 505-acre Bear Creek Reservoir managed by the Upper
Oconee Basin Water Authority and treated at the Bear Creek Water Treatment Facility.
How to Read This Table
The chart in this report provides representative analytical results of water samples, collected in 2008 from The City of Jefferson's water system. Please note the following definitions:
Maximum Contaminant Level or MCL: The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.
Maximum Contaminant Level Goal or MCLG: The level of a contaminant in drinking water below, which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.
Action Level: The concentration of a contaminant, which triggers treatment or other requirement, which a water system must follow.
Lead and Copper
Results
Date
Units
AL
MCLG
Detected
# Above
AL
Major Sources
Violation?
Lead'
City of Jefferson
8/2006
ppb
15
0
2.5
0
Corrosion of household plumbing
NO
Jackson Co. Dist. Sys.
Copper 2
2007
ppb
15
0
2.5
0
systems, erosion of natural deposits
NO
City of Jefferson
8/2006
ppb
1,300
0
410
0
Corrosion of household plumbing
NO
Jackson Co. Dist. Sys.
2007
ppb
1,300
0
29
0
systems, erosion of natural deposits
NO
Inorganic
Contaminant
Date
Units
MRDL
MRDLG
Detected
(Highest)
Range
Major Sources
Violation?
Chlorine Residual
City of Jefferson
Daily
ppm
4
4
2.61
0.9-3.5
Water disinfectant
NO
Jackson Co. Dist. Sys.
Daily
ppm
4
4
1.84
n/a
NO
Inorganic
Contaminants
Date
Units
M CL
MCLG
Detected
Range
Major Sources
Violation?
Fluoride
City of Jefferson Daily ppm 4 4 o.89
Nitrate/Nitrite
City of Jefferson Yearly ppm 10 10 0.23
TTHMS
City of Jefferson Quarterly ppb 80 0 65 56-65 Byproduct of disinfection NO
Jackson Co. Dist. Sys. Quarterly ppb 80 0 77 n/a NO
HAA5S
City of Jefferson Quarterly ppb 60 0 40 29-40 Byproduct of disinfection NO
Jackson Co. Dist. Sys. Quarterly ppb 60 0 39 n/a NO
Total Organic Carbon
City of Jefferson Monthly
ppm
TP
0
1.55
1.3-2.1
Natural organics in water
NO
Microbiological
Date
Units
M CL
MCLG
Value
Range
Major Sources
Violation?
Turbidity 4
City of Jefferson Continuous
NTU
1
n/a
0.99
0.02-0.99
Soil runoff
NO
Tubidity
City of Jefferson Continuous
NTU
95%
samples
<0.3
n/a
95.79%
n/a
Soil runoff
NO
Total Coliforms
city of Jefferson Continuous
n / n iw inuit uiaii n
. 5%ofmonthlu u
0
n/a
Naturally present in environment
NO
Jackson Co. Dist. Sys.
Monthly
p/a
samples
2
0
n/a
NO
TABLE KEY
AL = Action Level
MCL = Maximum Contaminant Level
MRDL = Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level
MCLG = Maximum Contaminant Level Goal
MRDLG = Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level
NTU = Nephelometric Turbidity Unit
ppm = parts per million, or milligrams per liter (mg/I)
ppb = parts per billion, or micrograms per liter (ug/l)
p/a = presence/absence (microbial)
Required Additional Health Information
To ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes limits on the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. FDA regulations establish limits for
contaminants in bottled water.
Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that
water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health e//ects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency's Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-
4791). The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the
ground, it dissolves naturally-occurring minerals and radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity. Contaminants that may be
present in source water include:
(A) Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife.
(B) Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban storm runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production,
mining or farming.
(C) Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, stormwater runoff, and residential uses.
(D) Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organics, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations,
urban stormwater runoff and septic systems.
(E) Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally-occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities. In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes
regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. FDA regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same
protection for public health.
Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than is the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy,
persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek
advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium are available from the Safe Drinking Water
Hotline (800-426-4791).
Lead in Drinking Water
If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components
associated with service lines and home plumbing. The City of Jefferson Water System is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in
plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for
drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize
exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.
National Primary Drinking Water Regulation Compliance
If you have any questions, please call The City of Jefferson at 706-367-5644 or email at crowel@alltel.net. Water Quality Data for community water systems throughout
the United States is available at www.waterdata.com. Individual copies of this report will not be mailed. Copies of this report are available at Jefferson City Hall. This
report contains water quality information from the Jefferson water treatment plant (WSID 1570003).
Member.- Georgia Rural Water Association (GRWA
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WATER-QUALITY TABLE FOOTNOTES
1. ppb of lead is reported as the 90th percentile of samples taken.
2. ppb of copper is reported as the 90th percentile of samples taken.
3. Compliance for TOC is met with a treatment technique. No violations occurred in 2008.
4. Turbidity is a measure of the cloudiness in water. We monitor turbidity because it is a
good indicator of the effectiveness of our filtration system.
0.6-1.3
Erosion of natural deposits, water additive
NO
n/a
Runo///rom fertilizer use: leaching from
septic tanks sewage, erosion of natural
deposits
NO