IMPORTANT NEWS CONCERNING A LARGE NEW EPA PROJECT IN THE WALKER COMMUNITY

Sheldon Mine Tailings EPA Mitigation Project

YOU MAY EXPERIENCE TRAFFIC DELAYS BEGINNING APRIL 15 THROUGH MAY 31 IF YOU DRIVE ON WALKER ROAD TO GET TO AND FROM YOUR HOME IN THE WALKER/POTATO PATCH COMMUNITIES.

MORE SPECIFICALLY, TRAFFIC DELAYS WILL OCCUR WHEN DRIVING NEAR OR BETWEEN THE PINE MOUNTAIN ROAD, SHELDON ROAD & WALKER ROAD JUNCTION
(100 MAILBOXES) AND THE EAGLE ROAD & WALKER ROAD JUNCTION TO THE SOUTH.

THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION PROVIDES SOME ADDITIONAL DETAILS ABOUT THIS IMPORTANT EPA PROJECT:

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning a mitigation of the Sheldon Mine Tailings near the junction of Walker and Eagle Roads. The EPA conducted a meeting on Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at the Walker Fire Station to share the details of the their Mitigation plan with concerned residents and certain affected agencies. This EPA Project is a huge undertaking lasting approximately six (6) weeks from the April 15th to the end of May. The EPA will manage the entire project that will require the following:

• A Traffic Control Plan on Walker Road between the 100 Mailboxes and Eagle Road.

• Work performed at the Project Site from 7:30am to 5:30pm Monday through Saturday.

• Heavy earth moving equipment at the Project Site.

• Dust control measures (Project Site & possibly roads).

• Delivery from Prescott to Project Site of massive amounts of fill material (approx. 530 Truckloads).

• Strict traffic control on Walker Road six (6) days a week utilizing flaggers and pilot cars.

• At least one road closure of Walker Road for 7 to 9 hours (date to be determined) near the junction of Walker & Eagle Road for installation of a new water culvert under Walker Road.

More information including the EPA presentation will be posted on the Walker Website at Walkerfire.org. Questions may be directed to the WFPA Board at the next Board meeting scheduled for April 13, 2013.

Mark your calendars.

Dances coming up at the Walker Fire Station.

Live music by Justus II, Barbara Jean, and Keith.

Sat., April 13th from 2-5
Sat., May 11th from 2-5
Sat., June 8th from 2-5

PLEASE SPREAD THE NEWS TO ALL YOUR FRIENDS, FAMILIES, AND NEIGHBORS.

Please bring a snack to share.

Cost per person is only $5.00 for an afternoon of fun.

Questions:
Call Peg @ 771-1493 or e-mail ppzink@gmail.com
or
Barbara Jean @ 925-1626 or e-mail kmbimmv@q.com

IMPORTANT NEWS CONCERNING A LARGE NEW EPA PROJECT IN THE WALKER COMMUNITY

Sheldon Mine Tailings EPA Mitigation Project

YOU MAY EXPERIENCE TRAFFIC DELAYS BEGINNING APRIL 15 THROUGH MAY 31 IF YOU DRIVE ON WALKER ROAD TO GET TO AND FROM YOUR HOME IN THE WALKER/POTATO PATCH COMMUNITIES.

MORE SPECIFICALLY, TRAFFIC DELAYS WILL OCCUR WHEN DRIVING NEAR OR BETWEEN THE PINE MOUNTAIN ROAD, SHELDON ROAD & WALKER ROAD JUNCTION (100 MAILBOXES) AND THE EAGLE ROAD & WALKER ROAD JUNCTION TO THE SOUTH.

THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION PROVIDES SOME ADDITIONAL DETAILS ABOUT THIS IMPORTANT EPA PROJECT:

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning a mitigation of the Sheldon Mine Tailings near the junction of Walker and Eagle Roads. The EPA conducted a meeting on Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at the Walker Fire Station to share the details of the their Mitigation plan with concerned residents and certain affected agencies. This EPA Project is a huge undertaking lasting approximately six (6) weeks from the April 15th to the end of May. The EPA will manage the entire project that will require the following:

•    A Traffic Control Plan on Walker Road between the 100 Mailboxes and Eagle Road.
•    Work performed at the Project Site from 7:30am to 5:30pm Monday through Saturday.
•    Heavy earth moving equipment at the Project Site.
•    Dust control measures (Project Site & possibly roads).
•    Delivery from Prescott to Project Site of massive amounts of fill material (approx. 530 Truckloads).
•    Strict traffic control on Walker Road six (6) days a week utilizing flaggers and pilot cars.
•    At least one road closure of Walker Road for 7 to 9 hours (date to be determined) near the junction of Walker & Eagle Road for installation of a new water culvert under Walker Road.

More information including the EPA presentation will be posted on the Walker Website at Walkerfire.org. Questions may be directed to the WFPA Board at the next Board meeting scheduled for April 13, 2013.

There are three WFPA Board of Directors vacancies to be filled at this years Annual meeting at the Walker Fire Station on May 26th, 2013.  Please consider running for one of those positions, as it is not difficult, but it does require a commitment to attend the monthly Board meetings.  We continue as an all volunteer fire department and have enjoyed unparalleled  participation from our community.  Any one of you would be a good addition to the Board. We need varied opinions and diverse personalities.

Please see the link below for a suggested format for your application.   Please forward your application to Greg Stava as indicated on the suggested format.

Candidate Application – PDF Document  –  http://walkerfire.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Candidacy_Application_WFPA_Board_2012-2013.pdf
Candidate Application – Word Document  – http://walkerfire.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Candidacy_Application_WFPA_Board_2012-2013.doc

The Walker Board of Directors Meeting Agenda can be viewed at the following link:

http://walkerfire.org/wfpa-board-of-directors-meeting-agenda/

Found a 10 lb blond short hair Chihuahua near Walker Rd and Big Bug Rd on Thursday night March 7. Call 778 2984 if this is your dog. Here is a picture of the dog:

http://walkerfire.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Found_Dog_03_08_2013.jpg

Please see the link below for more information on the upcoming EPA Community Meeting at the Walker Fire Station on March 6, 2013.

http://walkerfire.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Sheldon_2_13_map.pdf

Please see the link below for more information on the upcoming Yavapai County Wildfire Exercise. Training is on March 9, 2013 and the exercise in on March 29, 2013.

http://walkerfire.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Shelter_Training.pdf

Contact information is available at the link posted.

Dumpster Codes have been changed as of February 1st.

If you have not received your receipt for payment from the accountant please call Bill Loughrige at (480) XXX-XXXX or Linda Emmett at (928)

XXX-XXXX for the code.

If you have not renewed please send your payment to WTCS P.O. Box 10174, Prescott, AZ 86304

Thanks!

Bill Loughrige

President

WFPA