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Show PAGE 5 THE ZEPHYR JANFEB 90 significantly for no apparent reason, and In August they shut off their electricity. Later, the reason for the electrical use Increase became apparent; while Installing the ventllatlonremedlatlon system for the State, the power was hooked up to the Guymons' meter. The Guymons were paving to operate the expensive strip perseparator. By winter, the electric bill could have climbed' as high as $250 a month. Incredibly, when the State learned that the Guymons had shut off their power, It terminated reimbursements to the family, saying the Guymons had violated their agreement to keep power on to their house. After only nine reimbursement checks, Robin and Rainy Guymon have received nothing In the way of financial assistance 'Since October 1988. As late as mid-Ju- ly 1989, the State Health office had still to failed separate the power metering of all the ventilation systems from the homes. ALL-AMERIC- AGENCY SOS No. Main And finally, on September 26, 1989, the Guymons attorney received a letter from Brent Bradford, director of the Bureau of Solid and Hazardous Waste. It stated, In effect, that their house was now safe: "The enclosed report shows that the required benzene levels have been attained In the Guymon home." All the benzene levels were recorded In the 30 ug per cubic meter range. According to the State, that Is an acceptable level; according to the EPA regional toxicologist, It AN Isnt even close. 259-649- 3 Meet Our Real Estate Team The letter went on to say: "Once the homeowners are back In their homes, we can no longer be responsible for sources of benzene associated with their life style such as smoking, woodburning stoves, garages or home-u- se products. Any one of these may raise the benzene levels to above recommended levels. ' In other words, once the Guymons move back In, the State Is absolved of any test. further responsibility. The "safe" determination was the result of one ur The State has not returned to do any follow-u- p testing In the home. Doug McElhaney owner Delbert & Glenna Oliver 259-687- 8 259-737- 0 Norma Nunn 259-727- 5 1 Ray Tibbetts Julie Bierschied 259-567- 0 six-ho- 259-636- On December 5, the Guymons appealed to the Mayor and City Council for help. was obvious that the governing body of Moab City had not been kept abreast of State efforts to clean up the plume. But It was also apparent that the CHy had not solicited Information either. A letter to the Utah Department of Health, generated by the Guymons appeal, raised the following questions: Randy Day It 259-628- 3 f 1. Is It really safe for famines to move back Into their homes. 2. Have all of the gas leaks been stopped which were contributing to the plume or Is the plume continuing to be fed by leaks. ' V 3. Regarding the constant whine of the fan motor, Is there any way the noise can be muffled; It Is an Intolerable annoyance to be In the area for any ' length of time. 4. When will the trenches be modified to discontinue the collection of gas under the homes. It was felt the accumulation of gas could be a possible combustible danger, especially with chjldren In the area. The Mayor and City Council requested a public Information meeting to "disseminate Information regarding the current status of the project And that Is where the Issue stands now. This story has chiefly followed the Guymon family and the problems and frustrations Robin and Rainy have encountered since this nightmare began. But three other families: the Ross family, Gay family and the Shepardsons have shared In the bad dream. It has, In addition, affected the lives of dozens of local citizens, whose health was at least temporarily affected by the leaking gasoline over the past four years. It Is remarkable that as we stand at the doorway to a new decade, we do not know If the gasoline contamination that has disrupted so many lives has even been stopped. We dont even know with any certainty from where the leaks emanate. Isn't It time someone In government considered the needs of the victims and championed their cause? for information on snow, avalanche, weather and road conditions in the LaSal Mountains call (801) al mcleod electrical contractor 259-709- 0 po box 1423 moab 259-SNO- W the traveling tub jeff davis, owner 2250 murphy In 259-846- 3 ( - tv nonp - v Bobbin Letch says: "Live the Litestyle of the Rich and Famous... Immerse Yourself in Decadence. |