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THE MADISON COUNTY (GA) JOURNAL. THURSDAY. JULY 2, 2009 — PAGE 9A
Social News
Rotary constructs ramp for Adams
The Rotary Club of Madison
County Ramp Crew gathered
early Tuesday morning to con
struct an 18 foot handicapped
ramp for Lula Mae Adams, who
lives at 2874 Adams Clark Road.
She is 95 years old, and just
got home from the hospital. She
was unable to get in and out of
her home with her wheelchair,
so her daughter, Gail, called
Rotary for assistance. Lula Mae
was bom in Franklin County,
but moved to Madison County
about 75 years ago. She and her
husband W.C. worked a farm in
the county until he passed away
in 1980. She has continued to
live in the old farm house. She
raised two children there. She
was very grateful to the club
members, and insisted that her
grandson roll her up and down
it. The family made a contribu
tion to the club to be used for
building other ramps. Workers
on the ramp included: Odis
Graham, Pat Quinn, Jerry Bond,
Alton Rowe, Artry Bishop, Will
Mauldin, Ed Brown, Roy Gandy,
Ervin Hardeman and Jim Jeffer.
What’s happening
Venable family and friends reunion is July 19
The Venable family will have their
annual reunion on Sunday, July 19 at
Tommy and Helen Venable’s home (1665
Sanford Road, Nicholson).
Call 706-757-3879 for more
information.
Organizers ask that everyone please bring
their favorite recipe, photos, scrapbooks
and tales (fiction or non-fiction) to share
with their family and friends.
"We look forward to seeing you there,”
organizers said.
ROTARIANS ADOPT-A-MILE LITTER CLEAN- UP
Ten Madison County Rotarians gathered on June 27 to clean litter along the club’s adopted mile on Hwy. 29 near
Diamond Hill ballpark. Those in attendance and pictured are (L-R) Steve Ellis, Keith Cowne, Greg Bleakley, Alton
Rowe, Mike Morris, Phil Munro, and Chris Young. Those in attendance but not pictured were Jerry Black, Jack
Chandler, Roy Gandy and Pat Quinn. Ten bags of trash were collected, organizers said.
MR. JARRETT, MISS MCCANTS
McCants, Jarrett to wed
Aug. 1 in MaysviUe
Jerald and Terri McCants, Danielsville, announce the engagement
and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Bethany Faith McCants, to
Dillon James Jarrett, son of Lee and Anna Jarrett, Commerce,
The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wiley G.
Burt Sr., Jackson, Miss., and Mr. and Mrs. Franklin McCants, Butler.
McCants is a 2005 graduate of Madison County High School and a
2009 graduate of Athens Technical College and an associate degree in
administrative office technology. She is employed at the Athens Country
Club.
The future groom is the grandson of Mrs. William Evanoff,
Woodstock, Ill., and the late William Evanoff, and the late Mr. and
Mrs. Foster Jarrett Jr., Maysville.
Jarrett is a 2004 graduate of Jackson County Comprehensive High
School and a 2009 magna cum laude graduate of North Georgia College
and State University. He is a 2nd Lieutenant with the Georgia National
Guard, 221st Military Intelligence Battalion.
The wedding is planned for 6:30 p.m. Aug. 1, 2009, at Grove Level
Baptist Church Chantry, Maysville. Invitations will be sent.
County notes
Environment health
surveys available
The Georgia Department
of Human Resources (DHR),
Division of Public Health (DPH)
encourages Madison County
residents to complete a community
environmental health survey.
The purpose of the survey is to
collect community health concerns
about underground liquid and gas
petroleum pipelines within the
county. Members of a community
advocacy group. Citizens Organized
for Pipeline Safety (COPS), have
expressed concern about potential
health risks associated with
exposure to contaminants with
these pipelines and distribution
facilities in Madison County.
The survey consists of a five-
page questionnaire that asks
about health and environmental
concerns, health history and basic
demographic information (i.e., age,
race, etc.). Residents can obtain a
survey online at www.health.state.
ga.us or by calling 404-463-3768.
RUTLEDGE
GRADUATES FROM AIR
FORCE TRAINING
Airman Caleb Douglas Rutledge,
19, of Hull, graduated from U.S. Air
Force training in San Antonio, TX,
on May 29, 2009. Rutledge gradu
ated “beast excellence” from Flight
392, Squadron 324 TRS. Rutledge
is the son of Dwight and Starla
Rutledge, of Hull. He also has two
sisters, Macy and Mylane.
CITY OF COMER 2008 CCR
Is my water safe?
Last year, as in years past, your tap water met all U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state drinking water health standards. Your local water
vigilantly safeguards its water supplies and once again we are proud to report that our system has not violated a maximum contaminant level or any other
water quality standard.
Do I need to take special precautions?
Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with
cancer undergoing chemotheray, 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/Centers for
Disease Control (CDC) guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from
the Safe Water Drinking Hotline (800-426-4791).
Where does my water come from?
The City of Comer operates three (3) deep wells. Number two (2) well is located on Madison Street, number three (3) well is located on Arnold Park Drive, and
number four (4) well is located on Clover Ave. The City uses a 150,000 gallon elevated storage tank.
Source water assessment and its availability
The City of Comer has adopted a wellhead protection plan to guard all of the wells from possible contamination.
Why are there contaminants in my drinking 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 effects can be obtained by calling the
Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 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, in some cases, radioactive material. It can pick up substances resulting
from the presence of animals or from human activity such as microbial contaminants. Examples are viruses and bacteria that may come from sewage treatment
plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife in addition to inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals which can be naturally
occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or agricultural pesticides and
herbicides.
Sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses that may result in organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile
organic chemicals which are byproducts of industrial processes and petroleum production. Other contaminants may also come from gas stations, urban
stormwater runoff, and septic systems. Radioactive contaminants may 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 that limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water
systems. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for
public health.
How can I get involved?
The City of Comer holds monthly council meetings. The meetings are held at the Comer City Hall at 70 Hwy 72 E on the first Tuesday at 7 P.M. following the
first Sunday of each month. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.
Unit Description
Term
Definition
NA
Not applicable
ND
Not detected
NR
Monitoring not required, but recommended
Important Drinking Water Definitions
Term
Definition
MCLG
Maximum Contaminant Level Goal: 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.
MCL
Maximum Contaminant Level: 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.
TT
Treatment Technique: A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.
AL
Action Level: The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other
requirements which a water system must follow.
Variances and Exemptions:
State or EPA permission not to meet an MCL or a treatment technique under certain conditions.
MRDLG
Maximum residual disinfection level goal. The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known
or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.
MRDL
Maximum residual disinfectant level. The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water.
There is convincting evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.
MNR
Monitored Not Regulated
MPL
State Assigned Maximum Permissible Level
For more information please contact:
Josh Lester,
P. O. Box 65,
Comer, GA 30629
706-783-4552
706-783-3378
To download a copy of this report, got to www.citvofcomer.com
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