Mon
Apr 6 2009
01:14 pm
TVA coal fly ash
By: tnmike75

As a member of the Swan Pond community, my biggest concern is that we did know the possible health impact of the ash stored at the Kingston TVA steamplant site before the spill. I think TVA AND any other company near a residentual community) should tell the communities of such possible dangers. Even though it is not classified hazardous, putting up ballfields so close to material and not warning of the possible dangers seems irresponsible to say the least. I understand from a business point why TVA is following their present coarse of action, but why are we as people not taking a stand. I know I have rarely taken action in the when I was not directly affected and now I feel ashamed. Is this what our society is coming to? Know the teaching of ones faith is not enough, one must try to follow those teachings.

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legislation for next year

Submitted by reneehoyos on April 6, 2009 - 1:36pm.

I think this is an excellent idea for right-to-know legislation for next year! Perhaps you can work with Sen. Yager to sponsor it and he can redeem himself!

We're glad to help push something like this!

Renee

Mike

Submitted by RICK on April 6, 2009 - 1:41pm.

I am one of many who has taken a stand since day one. We would be more than happy and honored if you would actively take your stand to the public and to our elected officials. We need everyone we can get to keep this in the light. Thanks for the post.

Taking a Stand - Voices Be Heard

Submitted by swanpondresident on April 6, 2009 - 1:59pm.

Mike,
I have never been politically engaged and never thought I would become such. However, based on the events of 12/22/08 and the lack of leadership by our elected officials, I became thoroughly outraged.

At this point, we are making progress. TVA is having difficulty making their story consistent even within their own house.

There are several ways to get engaged. Go straight to the elected officials at every level, local thru federal.

Secondly, there are two active community groups and both would welcome involvement. The groups are independent community groups with leadership from the community. Obviously, each group utilizes outside resources to help guide the groups thru the goals of satisfying the needs of the community.

I highly encourage to engage in one if not both of the community groups as there is a lot of information shared and a lot of resources available. Many people in our community are silent and we need those to speak their minds. Interesting to know that during the past two weeks, I have heard from several individuals in our community who are now sick and tired of the conflicting message TVA has presented.

We want and deserve the best for our community. After all, we don't see any new residents moving in, and we certainly haven't noticed anyone from the top leadership of TVA or TDEC or our elected officials interested in personally moving into our community. One could bet if this this mess were in their backyards, we would have had better results as of today.

Please join in ...I cannot say it is fun but I can guarantee you will engage yourself to a level you never thought possible.

Hope to see you and more important, we hope to HEAR you!

Sarah McCoin

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