I just became aware of the World Health Organization (WHO) press release where the group is lobbying to LOWER the radon cancer deaths each year, by lowering the threshhold when remediation is recommended, from current levels of 4.0 (per the EPA) to 2.7. This is huge!
From the release:
The World Health Organization has released their Handbook on Indoor Radon which strongly validates the worldwide threat of exposure to radon gas. According to handbook, WHO has been studying the effects of radon exposure since 1979. Although radon was classified as a human carcinogen in 1988, it took over 20-years of sound research and real-life studies from all over the world to confirm the true magnitude of the risk radon poses. Based on the results of these studies, WHO now suggests that homeowners take action when radon levels exceed 2.7 pCi/l. This is a much more conservative figure than the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA's) action level of 4.0 pCi/l, which has been the U.S. standard for over 20-years.
Note that in areas of naturally high radon (such as Pennsylvania!) this will majorly affect our transactions. And in my part of Pennsylvania, we regularly see levels much higher than 4.0. The highest level I have personally seen was almost 40.
As of now, we are advised to give consumers the info about radon and still uses the EPA's 4.0 number. But in the future, will this change?
A radon test in my area costs about $100-125. Remediation regularly runs from $800-1400 depending on the complexity of the system.
Go to the website for more details on this press release
You can download a copy of the WHO Radon Handbook here: http://whqlibdoc.who.int/publications/2009/9789241547673_eng.pdf
October 1, 2009 7:00 pm Open Mic / Karaoke at the Lazy Dog Coffeehouse
7-10 pm, Lazy Dog Coffeehouse, 18 East Sunbury St., Minersville.
Everyone is welcome, from seasoned players to first-timers. A great place to test out new material or shake off your first-show jitters. Open mic is open to all performers within the parameters (call or see website for rules). Equipment, props and instruments that can easily be carried on stage and quickly set up are all permitted. If you are planning to attend an open mic session and have any question about what you can and cannot bring, please email them.
If you have not been out to visit the Lazy Dog Coffeehouse, you don't know what you're missing! It's a cute, New York-style coffeehouse right in the heart of Minersville, Pennsylvania.
Located at 18 E. Sunbury St. Minersville, PA 17954 Ph: 570.544.4800
Located on Sunbury Street (the main street in Minersville), just off the 4-lane highway coming in from Pottsville.
Adjacent to Schuylkill Dental Medicine and the Way-Mart grocery store.
Here's their upcoming events:
Sept 27-Oct 25: 1st Annual TOP DOG Cabaret Challenge
Saturday Oct 10: Meet the Artists: Allied Artists of Schuylkill County
Saturday Oct 24: Motown Night
Fri/Sat Nov 6-Nov 7: Veterans Weekend
Saturday Nov 21 (Back by Popular Demand): Oldies Night w/ Jeff Krick
Sunday Nov 29: PAZ Designs Jewelry Show & Sale
Sunday Dec 6: Kathy Miller: Storytime, Book Sale & Signing
Thursday Dec 31: New Year's Eve w/ Mr. Z and the Nightshift!
Feb 21-Mar21, 2010: 2nd Annual TOP DOG Karaoke Competition
Open Mic / Karaoke at the Lazy Dog Coffeehouse
Pine Grove, PA Land For Sale: www.pinegrove17963.com
If you are looking to buy land -- for building your dream home, a small hunting cabin, or just to hunt on, there's a new web site we just launched this weekend:
http://www.pinegrove17963.com has information about the area and also houses for sale and Pine Grove, PA land for sale
The site has maps and pricelists for 4 subdivisions in the area:
Edgewood Farms (map at left)--only a few lots left here!
Farmview
Sunrise
and our latest listing, 6 lots on Mountain Road, Pine Grove
1-acre lots start at $38,500 on Mountain Road and $45,900 in the other developments.
Owner financing is possible on the first three areas.
Choose your own builder.
We also have a 35-acre parcel for sale that would make an ideal hunting camp or private retreat for someone looking to get away from it all to the country (see map to the right, just off I-81). Where else can you find 35+ acres for $160,000?
How to find our Pine Grove, PA land for sale: Pine Grove is in southwestern Schuylkill County, PA.
All of these lots are quickly accessible from Interstate 81 (I-81), Route 443 and Route 125.
They are a short commute to Harrisburg, Lebanon/Lancaster, and Reading, PA.
Pine Grove, PA Land For Sale: www.pinegrove17963.com
I have a company website, and a personal blog already. But I saw the success of the hyperlocal contest this summer and thought perhaps I should try a hyperlocal website!
We do a lot of work in the Pine Grove, PA area, which is a very rural part of Pennsylvania. We represent 3 subdivisions (and just added a 4th this week!) and are picking up more and more listings. And we have had great success working in a 55+ community that in prior years has struggled to sell homes. Since concentrating on this development (starting 1 year ago) our company has sold more houses than the community did in prior years and has managed to make a good name in the community.
The new website took me 2 days to create and get up and running. It's a work in progress and I'll be making changes as time goes on (suggestions from you are welcome!)
Here it is!
Check it out and all feedback is welcome.
Pennsylvania Hunting Retreat: 35+ acres, Pine Grove, Schuylkill County PA
MLS #: L39417A (Active) List Price: $160,000 0 ~ Mountain Rd Pine Grove Township, PA 17963
Own a little piece of rural heaven! 35-acre Pennsylvania hunting retreat parcel with frontage on Mountain Road. Tuck your dream home back in the woods, or build a cabin for your private Pennsylvania hunting retreat. Wooded, slightly sloping. Property has not been perced.
Property has old mobile home on it, which is unlivable. Mobile home has not been used/occupied since the 1980s. Old well may be near mobile home.
Pennsylvania hunting retreat At the map to left, see Interstate 81 (I-81) and Route 125 are nearby. Quick access to I-81 .... Harrisburg and beyond!
LOT SIZE: 35.6 acres
Survey Available, No Community Sewage, Well Necessary
CURRENT TAXES: 823.27
TAX MAP #: 21-02-0005.000
to reach this pennsylvania hunting retreat From Pottsville, 209 towards Pine Grove, to 125. Right before Pine Grove, take Mountain Road to your left. Property on your left. Or 183 to 443 west towards Pine Grove, right on Kutz, left on Mountain Road.
School District: Pine Grove Area School District.
Township: Pine Grove Township
Pine Grove Township is a second class township governed by a Board of Supervisors which is elected at large by the qualified voters of the Township. Pine Grove Township (http://www.pinegrovetownship.com/home.html) was settled in 1750. The 2000 census population was 3,930 (increasing by 231 from the 1990 census). Day to day operations of the Township are carried out by full-time employees.
CLICK HERE for more info on Pine Grove and vacant land
Pennsylvania Hunting Retreat: 35+ acres, Pine Grove, Schuylkill County PA 17963
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