October 29, 2020 – While the Springville Area Chamber of Commerce was not able to host its annual gala this year due to COVID‐19, award winners for 2020 were presented their awards at a special ceremony at the Springville Country Club on Thursday, Oct. 22.

Award winners included Helen Brogan, President’s Award; CH2M HILL BWXT West Valley (CHBWV), Business of the Year; The Meat Shoppe, Small Business of the Year; Springville Volunteer Fire Company, Non‐Profit of the Year; Dennis Dains, Citizen of the Year; David Sullivan, Community Service Award; Max Borsuk, Joe Rumfola D.D.S and Liesle Neureuther, Young Professionals Award; Gentner Commission Market and Lawrence’s Tavern, Longevity Award. Link to article

October 27, 2020 – EM and its cleanup contractor CH2M HILL BWXT West Valley recently went underwater to clean and inspect a fire water storage tank at the West Valley Demonstration Project (WVDP). EM maintains 460,000 gallons of water in the 40-foot-tall tank in the event of a fire. Trained divers performed repair work after the inspection and cleaning in accordance with National Fire Protection Association requirements, which will increase the life expectancy and viability of the tank for several years. Link to update

October 23, 2020 – Democrat Tracy Mitrano and Republican Tom Reed face off as the major party candidates in the 23rd Congressional District. Running on the Libertarian Party line is Andrew M. Kolstee. Early voting begins Saturday, Oct. 24, and runs through Sunday, Nov. 1. Election Day is Nov. 3. Link to article

October 20, 2020 – Demolition crews at the West Valley Demonstration Project (WVDP) recently demolished an acid recovery cell airlock and lift table. The cell was used in reprocessing, where processed liquids, such as acid, were recovered and filtered for reuse. This 100-square-foot structure was constructed in early 2009 to support asbestos-containing material abatement, decommissioning, and vessel removal from the cell. The airlock had a lift table that brought containers to the top of the acid recovery cell; waste containers were loaded and then lowered back down. A fork truck could then lift and remove the waste box out of the airlock. The photo at top shows the project underway, while the photo immediately above shows completion of the demolition. Link to update

October 15, 2020 – At about 9:14 a.m., Donald J. Coller, 48, of McCalla, Alabama was charged with criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree after the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of an incident on Rock Springs Road. Following an investigation, the CCSO reports Coller had a weapon inside of his vehicle when his vehicle attempted to make a delivery to the West Valley Nuclear Plant. Further investigation reportedly revealed Coller did not possess a valid concealed carry permit for the weapon. He was taken to the CCSO for processing where he was released on an appearance ticket for Ashford Town Court at a later date. Link to article