8 The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Wednesday, September 13, 2000 Contamination (continued from page 1) to residents is minimal. “Some people are interested in buying property below the spill now,” he said. Brogna concluded the ses- sion by reiterating “We do not have an on-going source that con- tinues to contaminate. The levels (water testing results) continue to go down.” Sun removes more soil JACKSON TWP. - Supervisor John Wilkes, Jr. reported that he had anonymously received copies of two letters relating to contami- nation of water at American As- phalt. The first was a draft of a form letter dated 1992 from a Mr. Ryan, hydrogeologist at the Bu- reau of Water Supply and Com- munity Health, Plains, PA. Itisa notice of violation addressed to Ted Mueller of American Asphalt stating that the TCA level of their drinking water exceeded the maxi- mum level allowed. The second letter, on American Asphalt let- terhead dated March, 1994 warns employees not to drink tap water from well number 1 until further notice. Wilkes asked Jody Brogna of the Department of Environmen- tal Protection if DEP was aware of contamination with TCA in 1992. Brogna said that he was not aware of the case, but added that the letter apparently referred to a well on American Asphalt property. “We monitored that well for quite some time and we declassified it as a public water supply,” said Bernard Banks, Jr. of American Asphalt. Speaking to Brogna and Banks, Wilkes said, “Both you gentlemen have been a disappoint- ment to me. Since 1992 to 1994 there has been a drinking water problem which the people of Jack- son Township have been endur- ing.” Ed Chesnovitch asked if this was the same TCA found in wells in January. “Does the public have the right to know if you found a contaminant?” he asked. Brogna answered, “Definitely.” But in further discussion, he ex- plained that not every problem found on one property results in notification of surrounding neigh- bors. He said the law does not require automatic notification for many problems. Solicitor Blythe Evans gave an update on his work with Chris Zwiebel, the township's indepen- dent environmental consultant. Zwiebel proposed that the town- ship evaluate the condition of the underlying aquifer(s) to determine water quality as a present and future source. Evans said that Mr. Jarvella of the Environmental Protection Agency in the Region 3 office in Philadelphia is encourag- ing him to apply for assistance from the U.S. Superfund Grant which applies to environmental accidents. However, Zwiebel has said the township first needs to prove that the aquifer is contami- nated and then needs to identify the source of the pollution before applying for these funds. Evans is trying to arrange an on-site meeting with representatives of Sun Oil and American Asphalt within the month. by Elaine Slabinski Susanna children and family meeting Sept. 17 The Susanna Children and Family of the Trucksville United Meth- odist Church will meet at the Twin Stacks Restaurant in Dallas on September 17, at 6:30 p.m. to discuss their program plans for the year ahead. The group of women working together on service projects, which benefit the church, children and families of the church and community. Persons interested in joining the group should contact Sue Tracy at 477-1169. Q: Where do you find the most Back Mountain news each week? A: Only in The Dallas Post. Middle school (continued from page 1) architect for Foreman Burkavage. Degillio has been gathering infor- mation at the school for the past two weeks. Jim Kerns, structural engineer at Foreman Burkavage, spoke to the board about snow drifts and whether or not the current roof of the middle school has the capac- ity to support them. The roof in its current condition is stable, butits structural steel may deform or bend if heavy snow drifts cause it to reach its elastic limit, the threshold for steel stress. Kerns proposed three possible solutions. The first involved weld- ing and reinforcing the current roofs, which would be the most labor-intensive and expensive. The second possibility was to raise the . height of the new roofs to match the old roofs, which would be somewhat less expensive. The third was to eliminate the snow drifts either by using polyethyl- ene pipes or light-gauge sheet metal and aluminum studs to form a truss. This is the least expensive method, but the polyethylene pipes may be less aesthetically appealing than the other choices. Kerns said that all of these op- tions will permanently solve the snow drift problem. The board has selected Walter Tack of the Reynolds Construc- tion Company as construction manager for the middle school renovations. He discussed what the proposed $18.1 million reno- vations would entail. Plans in- clude a new roof, windows, ceil- ings, floors, and electrical sys- tem. The gym floor would also be refinished and new lockers would be added there. Because the larger of two pool options is included, construction of at least four tennis courts at a cost of $25,000-30,000 apiece will be added as well as the cost of relocating an access road. The meeting ended with ac- dent of schools, said he antici- pates tax rates will need to in- crease by 15 mills over the next tion on two resolutions, one to rescind an earlier resolution re- garding the issuing of bonds, which passed 6-3, with Karen Kyle, Maureen Banks and John Litz opposed. Anthony Barbose then proposed a resolution to is- sue $10 million in “wraparound” bond funding, but the motion did not receive a second. Raymond Lowery of PNC Bank will attend the Sept. 18 meeting to present financing options to the board. Dr. Gil Griffiths, superinten- Dallas football players entered the field Saturday in front of the partially completed fildfiouse and concession stand. two years to cover the cost of the project, depending on the final financing arrangement. MADE IN YOUR OWN IMAGE ¢ Lower Prices! * Higher Quality! * Faster Delivery! 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Levinson Little Nicky's Market Place M.A.D.D. Mama and Papa's Ice Cream Parlor And a special thanks to the more than 60 volunteers (teachers, administrators, parents and the community at-large) Marquis Art and Frame Mary Kay Cosmetics Middleswarth Mimmo’s Pizza and Restaurant Milton Bradley Co. The McOwen Family McDonald’s of Shavertown Claire Morris | State Representative Phyllis Mundy Rev. Robert and Bea Nagy Nails, etc. Northeast Eye Institute Northeast Medical Resources Linda and Dan Jones Nova Equipment and Supply, id Nutrition, Inc. Peking Chef of Dallas Penn State Wilkes-Barre Pepsi Cola Bottling Co. of WB Personal Property Pizza Hut of Dallas Premier Video Quaker Oats Red Barons Roth Jewelers State Farm Insurance Stax & Co. Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Stolarcyk Thomas’ Family Market Valentine's Jewelry Villa Roma Restaurant Walmart - Pittston Walmart/Sam’s Club - WB Wegman’s Herbert M. Weinman, M.D. Weis - Mr. Z's Markets Wendy's of Dallas Winning Moves, Inc. Wyoming Valley Motors Ye Olde Clock and Gift Shoppe who volunteered their time at the all-night lock-in for the DHS Graduating Class of 2000. vo ¢»® | o |
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