, Fa 2 - The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Wednesday, February 26, 1997 Blasting (continued from page 1) more information. “I just want to know when and how they plan to go about it,” said one resident who signed the petition. “Iwant the development to suc- ceed, I just want to be filled in on the details,” said Debra Burke, another Deer Meadow resident. - Drew Fitch, co-owner of R.N. Fitch and Sons, developers, said he understands the resident's concerns and is doing all he can to secure a safe environment. Fitch commissioned E.J.W Drilling and Blasting to perform the blasting of rock to make way for at least 10 more lots. Fitch said his company is taking all precautions to assure the blasting is in accordance with all state safety regulations. Fitch said he hired Vibratech Engineering of Hazleton to in- spect each house in the neighbor- hood before the blasting occurs, to record the condition of each home. “Vibratech is an expense to us, but it gives people a buffer. Just like an insurance company,” said Fitch. With Vibratech, if it's proven there is any damage to a house due to the blasting there is no argument and it will be cov- ered said Fitch. One resident said she is scepti- cal about how possible damage from the blast will be handled since Vibratech is working for R.N. Fitch. Fitch said Vibratech:is the largest company of its kind in the country and isindependent. “They don’t go by what we say. We're small potatoes to them. They work as a buffer for both the resi- dents and us,” he said. Vibratech would go to court for residents to prove that damage was done if there is proof, he said. - Fitch adds “Vibratech has $5 million worth of coverage and R.N. Fitch and Sons has $7 million.” Milton Lutsey, zoning officer inspect the site to make sure ev- erything is up to state code,” stated Lutsey. He added that Fitch was “by the book” and he didn't antici- pate any problems. There are no requirements set by the borough concerning blasting, it's all state regulated. Some of the residents not only fear damage to their home, but also the possibility of carbon mon- oxide leaking into their homes. Blasting for a new highway is thought to have released the deadly gas in Dunmore recently. Fitch said there is no carbon mon- oxide in the area. “The blasters do “I want the develop- ment to succeed, 1 Just want to be filled in on the details.” Debra Burke Dallas for Dallas Borough, filed a formal complaint with the Bureau of Mines at the Department of Envi- ronmental Protection in response to the petition. “I lodged a formal complaint to get an inspector to Some neighbors are concerned about blasting for foundations in the Deer Meadow subdivision. United Methodist Women Officers, Shavertown United Methodist Church. President, Vivian Newcomb; Spiritual Growth, Charlotte D. Martin; Vice President, Wilma Williams. Second row: Membership/ Nurture & Outreach, Elaine Bearely; Social Action, jean Chadwick and Education & Interpretation, Ruth Steever. Shavertown UM new officers .On Sunday, Feb. 2, the U.M.W. Officers of the Shavertown United Methodist Church were officially installed by Pastor Douglas and Pastor Janet Clark. The following were present: President, Vivian Newcomb; Vice President, Wilma Williams; Spiritual Growth, Char- lotte D. Martin; Membership /Nur- ture & Outreach, Elaine Bearely; Education & Interpretation, Ruth Steever: Social Action, Jean Chadwick. Not present: Ruth Corcoran, Secretary; Donna Kachmar, Treasurer; Marilyn Ostrum, Social Action; Jean Linker, Program Resources; Nomi- nating Committee, Pat Kirk, Lorraine Allan and Jean Linker. Circle Leaders: Mary Circle, Marilyn Ostrum; Priscilla Circle, Wilma Williams; Ruth Circle, Ruth Corcoran. A Real Hometown Paper you can feel good about The Dallas Post N.E. PENNA'S NO. 1 SPOT FOOD, FUN & ENTERTAINMENT Jim ‘Danpys LUNCH - DINNER - LATE NIGHT OPEN 7 DAYS 11:30 AM OVER 100 MODERATELY PRICED ENTREES 2 AM BURGERS - SANDWICHES - SALADS - LATE NIGHT SNACK FOOD and VERY SPECIAL| CREAM DRINKS Chicken Seafood Steaks & Chops Land & Sea Combos Italian 20 Entrees 27 Entrees 24 Entrees 15 Entrees . 28 Entrees Clarks Summit 586-6000 Mark Plaza, Edwardsville 288-3500 the same thing to put sewers in the front of houses,” he said. “Also, if we think there will be blasting too close to the homes, we will use a hydraulic buster,” said Fitch. Fitch explained there are steps to the process of blasting. The first step is to get thé paper work together and the houses in- spected. Then Vibratech creates a blast plan with times and dates. “After we get all of that informa- tion we will pass it out to the residents. I completely under- stand their fears. 1 would be happy to have an informational meeting with residents,” said Fitch. 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