The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Wednesday, August 2, 2000 3 Not just clowing around Dallas students in grades K-6 participated in "Circus Week," the final event of a four- week summer review program for reading and math, directed by Sharon Hartshorne. Performing, clockwise from below: Bobby Redinski trained a lion to be as docile as a stuffed animal; Melanie Vankevich sang "Lucky" as she gave her best Britney Spears imitation; Brent Carder Yisplayed his juggling prowess. Post PHOTOS/CHARLOTTE BARTIZEK Defenders (continued from page 1) son townships. Conyngham said the land has a public aspect that cannot be ignored. “The land has always had a privileged status,” he said. “It has weighed very lightly on the tax rolls. People took the water company’s land as an asset they could depend on. Sale of the land in that way seemed to be an in- sult. There were interested con- servation buyers willing to talk to the utility company.” DOW«has joined forces with Penn Futures, a public interest advocacy firm. “They bring exper- tise in organizational matters and media contacts. They also have a strong legal team,” said Smith. we Red Ban Bed & Bids i “The Perfect Accommodations for Newlyweds, Anniversaries and Special Occasions” 587-2567 “The land has always had a privileged status.” Will Conyngham Lehman Twp. www.redbarnvillage.com/b&b DOW intends to launch a media campaign to inform the public about the issues surrounding the sale of the land. DOW believes that.a land use document created by PG Energy could still be enforced. A commit- tee was formed in 1997 to study the land and make a determina- tion of the best use of the land. The document stated that the 29,000 acres of watershed land should be protected. “They cre- ated this beautiful document then ignored it,” said Smith. 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Cleanup (continued from page 1) to get out, and will require long- term treatment. “We feel comfortable that we've been able to control the condi- tions,” Brogna said. “We have no indication of new areas of migra- tion.” There were concerns immedi- ately after the spill occurred that gasoline might get into Brown's Creek, and from there feed into Huntsville Creek. So far, that hasn't happened. “It’s still within the original boundaries,” Brogna said. Brogna credited quick response to the spill and cooperation be- tween Sun and DEP with prevent- ing further contamination. The relationship is still productive, he said. “They haven't done anything we haven't agreed to, and every- thing we've asked them to do, they've done,” he said. While Sun can propose different methods of treatment, they must be reviewed by DEP scientists who make the final decision. Sun must pay all costs. Things aren't going as smoothly between Sun and Jackson Town- ship. John J. Wilkes Jr., chair- man of the township supervisors, said he is frustrated by a lack of communication regarding an en- vironmental consultant hired by the township. Wilkes says he has written authorization from Sun to engage a consultant, which Sun would pay for. But the township's bills for service have been ignored so far, he says. “DEP has kept the township “We feel comfortable that we've been able to control the conditions. We have no indication of new areas of migration.” Jody Brogna ~ Environmental Cleanup Program Manager Dept. of Environmental Protection abreast of every development,” Wilkes says, but Sun hasn't re- sponded to requests for payment made since March or April. He called the township's solicitor Monday to request that he con- tact State Sen. Charles Lemmond and State Rep. George Hasay, to ask if they could assist the township's cause. Shannon Breuer, a spokesper- son for Sun, said Monday after- noon that the company was aware of the township's concerns. “We definitely do not like being viewed as unresponsive,” she said, add- ing that the company was work- ing on a written reply. “It has taken more time than we had hoped,” she said. Breuer said this was the first time she could recall a local mu- nicipality engaging its own con- sultant. “We like to work directly with state agencies,” she said. “They will hold us to a pretty high standard.” Compensation (continued from page 1) Even when Sun buys the prop- erty, a complete cleanup must be made. "We're requiring ‘the cleanup no matter who owns the property,” said Jody Brogna, DEP Environmental Cleanup Program Manager. : Home owners who choose to stay in their properties receive payments graduated over the time they remain, up to a total of $95,000 after five years. “We're trying to make people whole regarding their real estate,” Breuer said. She could not say how many people had accepted either offer, but said it was “just a small number; just a few.” Sun also must pay all the costs of the cleanup, and supplies wa- ter filters or bottled water to any affected household at no charge. If the ground water cannot be cleaned satisfactorily, the com- pany may have to pay the cost of providing a public water supply to the affected area. More than ever A Real Hometown Paper The Dallas Post "October 6 - Scr. Cultural Center October 7 - F.M. Kirby Center An Evening of Passio November 10 - Scr. Cultural Cent November 11 - F.M. Kirby Center
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