Articles in the December 2007 issue:
Association News
News From Industry Associations By Scottie Dayton (page 38) New evaluation course offered in Wisconsin, workshops to be held in Memphis.
Basic Training
Alternatives to Rock By Jim Anderson, Ph.D., and David Gustafson, P.E. (page 8) When using the various types of synthetic drainfield media, remember that the basics of sound onsite system installation still apply.
Breaking Ground
Try a Sabbatical By Ted J. Rulseh (page 6) People in professions with seasonal interludes can mix training and education into their long spells of time away from the job.
Calendar
Calendar of Industry Events (page 38) Events include upcoming conferences, expos and conventions.
Cover Story
Father and Daughter By Gil Longwell (page 22) Ronnie Ledbetter and Rosalind Lacy work together to help take a 35-year-old onsite company to new levels of excellence.
Expo Preview
Without Prejudice By Ted J. Rulseh (page 20) The chart-topping band Big & Rich brings a unique brand of country music to the Saturday Evening Jam at the 2008 Expo.
Industry News
News From the Industry (page 16) SJE-Rhombus Hosts SSPMA Annual Meeting; Advanced Drainage Systems Expands Production; and Zadrozny Joins Plastic Trends Sales Team.
Machine Matters
More Value than Ever By Greg Northcutt (page 14) The latest excavator models are roomier, more efficient, more comfortable, and easier to service. Consider these benefits when shopping for next season.
Overheard Online
Revisiting the Riddle (page 18) Installers debate the old and persistent question of what exactly constitutes failure in an onsite treatment system.
Rules and Regs
Wisconsin Grant Program Helps Low-Income Owners By Scottie Dayton (page 12) The grant provides partial funding if potential environmental harm exists.
Special Feature
Moving Beyond Rock By Scottie Dayton (page 30) Synthetic drainfield media can offer substantial benefits in ease of installation, reduced site disturbance, and system longevity.
System Profile
Water from Wine By Scottie Dayton (page 34) ATUs providing fixed film pretreatment system enable the first winery to be built in a northcentral Tennessee county.
Training and Education
Opportunities abound for training and education (page 38) Several states are offering training and certification to onsite installers.
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