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Show Emery County Progress Castle Dale, Utah Tuesday October 7, 2003 3A Emergency ''w Continued from PAGE 1A. i . u fSJnr v . M P; a i Sgt. Martin Wilson is the chairman for the emergency planning committee. Flooding recently occurred near Clawson when runoff from a heavy rainstorm ran across SR-1- 0 and down into this yard. qionse vehicles. His concern also was for other areas of the country which relv on the Emory County power plants for their power supply. Adams from the AOG n said that ov orlavs of these lines can be obtained Ifiini the arious utility companies and can be used on reference visual maps wjiich thev already have. A part of the disaster plan should also include who is responsible for the costs associated w ith a hazardous chemical spill lrom trucking or railroad. Torn Wright from the health department said that she will be working on a list of nurses, trans-lpissio- ie EMTs, firefighters and mental health workers who might be available to help in a disaster, even if they are not currently working in the medical field, but w ho are trained to do so. Sgt. Wilson reported that as alwav s they are looking for avenues of funding to increase the EMT skills of already practicing EMTs in the county. Adams talked about the steps toward having a workable emergency plan. One step is to hav e a valuation of property in any given emergency situation and to be able to prioritize risk factors and situations. or example w ith a w ildfire the priority could be low, but a wildfire near a sub-di- v ision of mountain homes be 1 comes top priority for action. These risk factors would be identified and gauged by probability of its occurence in our area. A tornado for example would be listed as low risk and low priority, but a flood would be given much higher priority in the plan and appropriate action plans identified and implemented. Each strategy for each hazard has goals, the goal in a flood situation would be to keep people from drowning. Human life is the first priority and property comes in second. Goals also include action plans for preventing flooding. such as shoring up a canal or other measures w Inch would involve the road department and the water eonservanev into. I Ians for what should be done in the e ent of a dam break will also be addressed in the plan and determining the flood zone for each of the dams. Mayor Wilcox also requested that plans for the sun eying of the dams and data and information be kept as well as seismic analysis of the dams in the county. There is an emergency preparedness fair in Carbon County on Oct. 9 at the St. Matthews church beginning at 2 p.m. hich should prov ide useful information for interested county residents. w Sen ice District Meeting on Sept. S, the board discussed the recent taste and odor problems w ith the Castle Dale and water, and possible future solutions. The district had receiv ed sev eral reports of a musty-earthsmell and taste of the water. After researching the problem, they found that there is an excess of algae coming out of Joes Valley llesen oir. They also a second problem with a moss type material in the liver, which is coating all the screens, rocks and bottom of the river. This moss material looks like string's of cotton and is very thick. It is believed that both of these problems are seasonal problems, due to the drought and the heat of the summer. Algae in the water can contribute taste and odor in water supplies. Algae produce two compounds that cause taste and odor. They tire geosmin, an earthy smelling compound, and M1B (mothy lisoborneal), a musty smelling compound. Water samples were sent to the Utah State leallh Lab to test for geosmin and MIB. The test results showed Castle Dale at 4!) parts per trillion and Orangeville at 38 parts per trillion. Almost everyone can taste these compounds at 20 parts per trilOran-uevil- le -- y ed -- 1 lion. To help solved the taste and odor problems, they added a chemical called potassium permanganate. This is an oxidant ihat is commonly used for taste and odor control. There was not much change so they increased the amount added, until they added too much, which in turn caused the water to have a brow nish-ta- n tint to it. None of the above tastes, odor or color is dangerous to health, so residents dont need to worry about health risks. There are two possible solutions to the problem. The first is to change the material in the current filters to PVDE This would make it safe to use chlorine. oxidants and powdered act iv ated carbon. Carbon would be the most effective solution. It s a pow der that w ould be added before the water enters the filters. The board contacted the companies that manufacture the current tillers and they did not recommend putting the carbon through them. The board, if they choose this solution, w'ould do a pilot unit first and test it. They would probably need to build a building to feed carbon into the system. The second solution would be to run a pipe from Joes Valley Dam to the water treatment plant. The Emery Water Conser-- v ancy District has drilled wells up by Joes Valley that have produced enough water to run the plant. The water is clean and clear. The pipe would most likely have to be run down the middle ej tlu1 road The board w ill look into these options and present new infor mation at the next meeting. The board also reviewed the 2003 construction projects. The Orangev ille chip seal project is waiting for the paint stripers to come. The board has informed the company that if the stripers are not here when scheduled, they w ill hire their ow n stripers and deduct the cost out of the project. Darrel Leamaster will contact the company. All other items for this project hav e been completed. The SR-1- 0 water relocation project had not been started, but was scheduled to start relay ing line on Sept. 21. The Ferron Lagoon relocation project is waiting for a WTit- ten appraisal, and purchase contract. Jeff Richards, attorney, is writing up the contract. Mike Wolfe is sending a letter of intent, to sell the land. They will most likely not take ownership until Jan. 1,2001. The curb and gutter projects have all been completed, final inspection was on Sept. 10. and the punchlist will be completed within a few weeks. The street project is nearly complete, all asphalt has been laid except one street in Hunting-towhere meters had to be raised. The Ferron Canyon Road project has been researched. n, Nielsons Construction col- lected four test samples. These samples have shown the road consists of three chip seal coats, three inches of asphalt that are very rich and contain too much oil, and then three more inches of asphalt, w hich are fine, then there are four inches of roadbase on top of two inches of asphalt, and then the natural materials. The road will be rotomilled and reasphalted. Nielsons would like to split the cost three ways between Ferron City, Nielsons and the Special Service District. The board then reported on the 2004 C1B application. The application has been accepted for a SI, 273, 300 loan, with a 2.b percent interest rate, and an eight year repayment schedule, as well as a StiBtiJOO grant. The application may be discussed further in the December meeting. but the board has been told Administration Editorial Ken Larson Publisher Linda Thavn Patsy Stoddard Sharree Jensen Office Manager Darla Lee Circulation Corey Bluemel Editor Designer StafTWriter Advertising Jenni Fassehn Display Classified Corey Bluemel Subscription Rates: carrier OFFICE Corey Bluemel Receptionist 50 cents per copy; $22 per year delivered by $27 in Utah; $30 out of Utah in Carbon and Emery counties, per year by mail Office Hours: Monday 8 00 to noon ; Tuesday - Friday 9 00 a m. to 5 00 p m at 190 East Main, Castle Dale, Utah Classifieds Deadline: Monday at 10 00 a m. for Tuesdays publication Fax (435) Telephone: 1435) editors eeprogress com, publishers eeprogress com. issued once a week at Publication No: (USPS 381-213- 381-543- Castle Dale, Utah Periodical postage paid at Castle Dale, Utah. Postmaster: Send change of address to PO Box 589, Castle Dale, UT 84513 All right rescued bv the Emery County Progress. All is property of Emery County Progress No part herein may be reproduced without prior written consent that the application is looking good Secondary irrigation systems vv ere also discussed at the meeting. August usage was about average Mark Mansfield. ITM and the irrigation comto pany donated .Ml acre-feCastle Dale and Orangeville. The board stated that most cities w ould be lint throughout the end ot September. The next Castle Valley Special Service District meeting will be held on Oct HI at 7 3U & et w The United States Army Field Band & 7 hi' p m Soldiers Chorus Jusiail Awbitsstufors of Ik Army Washnmio)!, DC Bazaar & College of Eastern Utah Bunnell-Dmitric- Bake Sale Karl Peterson Senior Center 30 East 2nd South Price, Utah A Athletic Center h October 30, 2003 at 7:30 p.m. (mission is free, but tit kcls arc required due to limited seating Io ret i icst up to 8 tree tickets, dip the Ticket Kct i icst Coupon from the Sun Advocate or Emery County Progress, and mail to: Army Field Band Concert College ot Eastern Utah 4.1 Hast Too North. ITiee, UT 847,01 Si ) ist n et )y Ct Jlege t iasteri l Utah Peezuh Printing, Si in Advocate & Emery County Progress October 11, 2003 9am to 2pm i Chili & Bread Stick $2.00 Baked Goods Candy Fresh Bread Bread Sticks Crafts Crocheted Items Embroidery Items Silver jewelry Antiques Candles Tole Painting Dried Flower Arrangements Ceramics Quilts Afghans White Elephant Table Craft Supplies Puzzles Books Much More! , To ret i icst tree cont ert tit kets. dip this ctni on, and mail it with a sell addressed stamped envelope to- Army Held Band Tickets, College ol Eastern Utah. 47, Hast TOO North, Price. UT 8 47,01 Number ol tickets requested (max. ol 8): 1 Joseph Hollingsworth, M.D. : 1900 VOICE OF EMERY COUNTY SINCE 0747-212- SHARREE JENSEN, writer rAt the Castle Valley Special ogress district. 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