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Show ASSOC Strtr city ut 84181-12- 77 Celebrating more than 95 years of service to the citizens of Eureka . Volume Sliver Festivals successful Historical society gets compliments The Tintic Mining Museum received many nice compliments from Silver Festival visitors. The Historical Society is constantly rearranging exhibits to display more things, of course, there isnt enough space to display everything in the collection so like all other museums, we rotate our treasures. The Tintic Historical Society will continue to strive to make the museum a place all Tintic residents can be proud of. The society is fortunate to have such qualified help as we did last weekend and a special thanks ' goes' out tolirThanks also to Sam Bass for bringing his superb 1 mine model and displaying it at the Memorial Building. The Annual Tintic Silver was held and both were a big Festival was a big success. People success. The Annual Boy Scout came from near and far to enjoy Breakfast was also held and they had a good turn out Eurekas annual celebration. There was all kinds of The Elks Lodge hosted their activities for the old and the Annual Golf Tournament and young from the Annual Parade to everyone had a great time. They the Sage Riders Motorcycle Race also had dancing and dinner both to the Cowboy Poetry held at the nights and a good time was had by all. high school. The Miss Tintic Pageant was The Parade was enjoyed by held at the high school on Friday all. Entrants included everything were and there eleven night contestants. Robin Sherwood, from the THS Band to the daughter of Kathie Sherwood, was crowned Miss Tintic. Merianne Nedreberg, daughter of Tom and Sherry Nedreberg, was crowned first attendant. Emily Carter, daughter of Allen and Suzanne Carter, was crowned second attendant. Kayla Jones, daughter of Troy and Sharel Jones, was crowned 3rd attendant. The Annual Silver City a I They explained that properties that contain over 3000 ppm of lead or have children with high blood lead levels were put on the priority list which includes 0 homes. The list was put together by the EPA and UDEQ 80-10- (Utah Department of Environmental Quality). The remaining homes will be cleaned up through the long term and more information on the cleanup of those properties will be available soon. The newsletter explained the homes priority list for the 80-1is located at the EPA office on 330 West Main Street in Eureka and is available for residents to look at during regular business hours from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Property owners on the list will be contacted by A1 Lange and 00 OR COPY f (, m r t ' ?V IMt 0 0 fo O Reunion and the 50 Year Reunion plans of your property will be There will be a gone over. detailed map drawn of the property and only after both the EPA and the property owner agree, will the cleanup take place. The clean up could take from a few days to a few weeks depending on the size of property. After the cleanup takes place, the owner and the EPA will fill out a form in which the EPA will verify that the soil removal has been complete to the owners satisfaction. The newsletter explains that the dirt is being sprayed by water to suppress dust and trucks hauling the dirt have automated covers to prevent spill from the trucks and wind from blowing the dirt out of the trucks. The soil being used to replace contaminated soil has been tested several times and found to be acceptable with the addition of compost. A minimum of 12 inches will be replaced, with 18 inches being replaced in garden and flowers beds and childrens play areas. A mixture of sand and rock will be replaced on most driveways, garage floors, work many complimented the racing club for being organized and leaving our town in good shape. The First Annual Cowboy Poetry was held at Tintic High School and there was a good turnout and many were impressed with the show. There was also a teen dance hosted by the Miss Tintic Pagent. The Tintic Silver Festival seemed to go on with out a hitch and everyone seemed to have a good time! V; i5-- answers questions Last week residents received a newsletter from the EPA answering several frequently asked questions about the clean up. In it, they explained the clean up began on July 17th and is expected to continue while weather permits. They expect to finish the first phase of clean up, approximately 48 properties, this year and will continue in the spring of next year. Motorcycle Racers and the Eureka Reporter even had a float! Downtown held all kinds of entertainment. There were several concessions, the depot and museum were open, and ghost The town tours were held. Memorial Building also had food and an old fashioned ice cream social that was enjoyed by many. The Sageriders Motorcycle race began before the parade and continued again after the parade. There was a good turn out and S & EPA Number 34 Price $.40 EUREKA, UTAH -- August 24, 2001 Ninety-Si- x a oo a O Strike up the band was heard during the Silver Festival parade here in Eureka. Council lauds summer workers, handles business At the regular city council meeting last week, Fred L. Garbett, fire chief, reported their had been approximately 15 wildfires in the area in the last 3 weeks. Only one was within city limits on Arlington Street and there was no property loss or bleachers. Council Member Mike Sorenson thanked Fred for a good job. Animal Control Officer, Lynn Elliott, said they have been working with the Sheriffs dept, so they can issue citations. He said there have been several damage. complaints but hes been busy Fred also reported that there with the fire dept, fighting the is a new fire truck in Mammoth to fires and has been handling help fight local fires. He reported complaints as fast as he can. The City Council voted to they have 20 firefighters which now means they have a full roster. approve a conditional use permit Fred said they had received a for Chuck and Jami Davis to live cascade compressor worth in their 5 wheel while their home approximately $14,000 to charge is being constructed. Jami also their SCB A tanks. He said that if requested that they be allowed to the city council wants them to purchase a portion of city look at fire hazards around the property by her property. Council city, they need to generate a letter. Member Jay Evans requested that Fred Garbett, city planner, they look to see if there would be reported the old bleachers at the any infringement to the city ball park had been removed. Hes before approving the purchase. Council Member Mary Lou currently looking at new Draper said thanks to Paula Schmittdiel of the EPA, we may be moved up one year to get our Flood Plane Map redone. She reported we may get 2001 money instead of 2002 money from FEM A. She said although FEM A would help we still need to get some grant money and she recommended the city send 3 to 4 people to a grant writing workshop in Salt Lake on September 10. The City Council said they need to work on a new ordinance for business licenses, possibly at the next work meeting. Council Member Pagnani requested they wait one more month for a vote on the total feasibility study for wastewater in order to contact two more Council Member companies. |
