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Show DAVIS COUNTY CLIPPER Tuesday, October 12, 1993 A7 Cleanup operations plan made available to public Environmental HAFB Management officials released the Proposed Plan for cleanup operations at Operable Unit 4, located near the base's North Gate and adjacent to the communities of South Weber and Riverdale. Public comments will be accepted on the proposal until Nov. 5. In conjunction with the Proposed Plan, a public meeting will be held Oct. 19 at 7 p.m. at South Weber Elementary School, 1285 Lester, South Weber. Citizens and other interested parties are encouraged to attend and submit their comments on the proposal. Comments may also be submitted in writing to the Environmental Management Directorate, 7274 Wardleigh Road, Hill AFB, UT 84056-513- 7. The Proposed Plan is the Air Force's proposal to clean up VV s ,V''" "' " 'V hazardous waste contamination associated with a landfill near the base's North Gate. The landfill, which operated in the 1950s and '60s, is the source of shallow groundwater contamination vA' ft&$!v8t in the area. Eric Hale, project developer and Chantaye Painter, property manager are ready to open a unique concept in shopping convenience in Utah with the creation of the Home Services Mall, to be located at 640 N. Main Street in North Salt Lake. The first phase of the Mall plans to bring together specialists in all facets of home and financing under one roof. buying and selling, remodeling, add-ons, Over time, shallow groundwater moving through dissolved small the landfill amounts of solvents apparently dumped in the in a plume of contaminated groundwater covering approximately 60 acres and stretching into South Weber and landfill, resulting shallow aquifer and has not affected known drinking water supplies. The Proposed Plan outlines the Air Force's possible options for cleaning up the site, citing pros and cons for each alternative. The preferred alternative was selected based on nine criteria set forth by the Comprehensive Environmental Response, and Compensation Liability Act, or CERCLA, the law which drives Superfund. These criteria following-over- all include the protection of human health and the environment; compliance with all applicable laws and regulations; short and long-term effectiveness; reduction of the toxicity or mobility of the contaminants; implementability; cost and state and community acceptance. Numerous alternatives were considered for cleaning up the site. Different considered collected and treated using granular activated carbon. Treated water will be discharged environment. The air will be regularly, monitored. If contaminated air is-- , detected, steps will be taken to' insure no one is exposed to that air. .. The measures may including'; leasing or purchasing affected'; property, imposing building restrictions or collecting the contaminated air. The landfill will be capped to prevent the infiltration of water" through the landfill. Contaminants ' in the landfill will be treated using.' vapor extraction. The Proposed Plan, although the. Air Force's preferred alternative, is not the final decision for cleaning up the site. All public comments will be considered before a final remedy is selected. alternatives were for each type of were considered for cleaning up the The Proposed Plan and other., documents pertaining to hazardous, waste sites at Hill are available for public review at the Davis County,, Library in Layton and at Hill AFB'sv. landfill contents. Environmental According to the proposal, groundwater will be cleaned up using a series of horizontal drains Directorate. Interested citizens may'' have a copy of the proposed plan , mailed to them by calling the" contamination, including groundwater, surface water and air. Additional alternatives to collect the contaminated groundwater. Once collected it will be treated using an air stripper or other device. The treated water will be discharged into the Central Weber Sewer System. Contaminated surface water, if any is found in the future, will be Management Environmental Management ' Directorate at The Air Force is the lead agency' in the cleanup, working ifU 777-879- 0. with the Utah Department of Environmental.' Quality and the Environmental' cooperation Home Services Mall dream to come true for Eric Hale Cars and trucks sales up Riverdale along the boundary between the two communities. The contamination is limited to the furniture business is still currently By TOM HARALDSEN open Tuesday through Saturday. He plans to offer office space to those in real estate title companies and mortgage firms; - NORTH SALT LAKE Eric Hale has a dream, and he's ready to make it a reality. Hale is ready to open a unique concept in shopping convenience in Utah with the creation of the Home Services Mall, to be developed at 640 N. Main Street in North Salt Lake in the building housing Bailey's Home Furnishings, which is going out of business. Hale is working on the first phase of the Mall, and plans to bring together specialists in all facets of home buying and selling, and financing remodeling, under one roof, literally providing "one stop" shopping for those buying, selling or redecorating their homes. "We want to provide a resource for anyone who is building, improving or maintaining their home," Hale said. "The Home Services Mall will have experts offering tips for home construction, salcs--includi- architectural firms, insurance agencies, engineers, developers, builders, remodelers, and handymen. The building represented trades will be with plumbers, electricians, framers, drywallers, painters and heating and air conditioning experts. Likewise those with landscaping, lawn and sprinkler services, alarm systems and excavation will also be part of the Mali's tenant base. "We're also working with those in the furnishings and home related services trades, such as providers of carpet and interior cleaning, home safety, appliances, hot tubs and pools, computers, satellite dishes, home etc. And some based businesses have expressed an interest in becoming part of this exciting development as well," Hale add-on- s, non-relate- d, added. He plans to develop the mall in phases. As part of that development, and to help the Mall six renovation and projects. We'll offer a wealth of information, literature and ideas to anyone who owns or plans to own a home, and we'll advise those moving into the area about local requirements for building and gain exposure, Hale is sponsoring a series of weekly "Saturday Fairs" that will serve as a type of flea market for home services. Exhibitors can rent small spaces for a nominal charge each week to showcase their goods and services, remodeling." Hale has begun by renovating the east side of the lower floor of which has the building near housed Bailey's for a number of years. As his mall develops, he will take over other portions of the building as Baileys phases but. The with the first fair slated for Saturday, Oct. 23. "This allows many of our tenants and potential tenants to demonstrate their products or services. In addition, we'll offer free seminars and workshops for the public on a variety of subjects, as well as refer them to specialists in areas where they need assistance," Hale said. In order to help attract tenants to the mall, and to overcome the impression that it is difficult to get to. Hale is offering secretarial support, mailboxes, packaging services, messages and conference meeting areas, all at a nominal charge. As the Mall continues to develop and expand, additional services will include day-car- e for both tenants and the public. Unit sales of new cars and trucks jumped 14 percent of 1993 compared to the same period a year earlier, the State Tax Commission said. A total of 18,387 new cars and trucks were sold during the second quarter compared to 16,132 a year earlier. Total U.S. truck sales for the second quarter are not available yet. However, new car sales in the nation grew 6.4 percent. in the second quarter Comparisons for Utah sales of cars and trucks' sales growth are not available, due to a change in the way the Tax Commission's Motor Vehicle Division classifies the vehicle type (car versus truck). Some vehicles which were previously classified as cars are now being coded in the computer as trucks, particularly in the case of minivans. BDddg 0D County, accessibility with easy and our prominently displayed electronic sign, will contribute to the tremendous opportunity of this Home Services Mall," Hale added. "The convenience of being able to get quality services and materials for all areas of the home, in one location, as well as demonstrations and workshops, will be of extreme value to the residents along the Wasatch Front." The mall will begin operations with an arts and crafts boutique on Saturday, Oct. 16. The Home Services Mall can be reached at 298-920- 8. Gxxalhnmgp1ir Jl qts. duct electricity occur almost and other points weekly for Jerry 292-429- 2 500 W. 546-676- Ifii Knorr. In miniature. On a set fjif with mans practiced associated with flair. From safe electricity. Utah Power is kite flying to deeply involved in climbing in high energy classroom performance 2 i It. trees, the safety hoard s! translates words into V !M!S -- mem- orable demonstrations. Im real proud to he makes part of this effort. It s is hard to you feel good that your work in the classroom or before other audiences has helped someone take fire up the safety hoard, nobodys ignore. When I the split second of extra thought... and asleep! But, what also makes the difference, is that serious accident. employees service! a show- illustrates dangers With over 500 shows under his belt, Jerry FULL rat n kids. ..in school. 0 m lit times, is to start with the LAYTON 1370 N. Main con- and electricity The best bet, proven many -- 180 N. materials Diving people increase public sa fety awareness. Install New Oil Filter Complete Chassis Lubrication Check and Fill Transmission -- 1st Pint Free Check and Fill Rear Differential -- 1 st Lb. Free Check & Fill Transaxle (front wheel drive 1 st Pint Free Fill Window Wash Fluid Fill Power Steering Fill Brake Fluid Clean and Inspect Air Cleaner Spot Check Engine for any problems Check air pressure on request FREE Brushless Auto Car Wash BOUNTIFUL safe, how various Acci dents efforts to educate, inform and No Appointment Necessary up to For this reason, it appears there has been a large1 ; increase in the number of new trucks and a significanf decrease in car sales. However, heavy commercial1' trucks and motor homes were unaffected by the change.'-Heav- y truck sales, which tend to be volatila increased in triple digits in the second quarter of 1993 Freightliner, International Harvester and White Freight. truck sales contributed to this increase, rising 279,2361 and 150 percent, respectively. Mack, Peterbilt, aricC White GMC sales jumped 68.8, 56.5 and 23.1 percent; respectively. Kenworth trucks were the -- L slipping 2.8 percent in the second quarter. ' Sales of new motor homes in Utah rose 3.1 percent' in the second quarter, as a result of the 12.5 perceoK' growth in Winnebago sales. Fleetwood sales, however; . !; were off 2.5 percent. Those with an interest entering the contest should simply contact the Mall for more information. "We think our central location in 0 5 14 "Design the Logo" contest currently caPoeQ (ggac A7qapDa 3 M0N1UJYE ODD. CHANGE Change Oil ",.1 going on that offers a $100 first prize and two $50 second prizes. that dramatically 7! Protection Agency. Hale also plans many special events and contents, including a Davis like myself, who in our real jobs are avoid a Jerry Knorr and other Utah Power employees professional line personnel, can tell stories and put are always looking for new audiences. Call your things in terms that kids understand is real. ..not local Utah Power office today for a guaranteed make-believ- e. ,, into the; back The information sticks. he Jerry makes his points about looking up to electrifying performance. A UTAH POWER THE RIGHT KIND OF ENERGY |