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May 19, 2022Liked by Jackie Dana

This article is terrific. My son works at these clean up sites. This totally explains the history and the geography. Thanks! I can’t wait for him to read this

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That's great, thanks! I hope he likes them. Did he work at the Weldon Spring site at all?

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May 7, 2022Liked by Jackie Dana

While working at RCGA, met Dr. Ardath Emmons, who was with MU and had been involved in nuclear development at Oak Ridge. At the time, he was consulting on the Callaway Nuclear Energy project. He had such interesting stories to share. Wish he was still alive. He was an extremely intelligent and kind individual.

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May 6, 2022Liked by Jackie Dana

U.S. National Guard units spent weekends at Weldon Springs in the late 1970s and early 1980s

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What were they doing there? Were they doing some sort of specialized training? Doing cleanup?

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wE mAy NeVeR kNoW

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May 6, 2022Liked by Jackie Dana

Do not forget the health issues that arose

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Oh absolutely. There were some federal funds that went to the men who got sick, or their survivors, but of course it doesn't really compensate for getting cancer or dying prematurely.

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May 6, 2022Liked by Jackie Dana

My whole family has been affected and the worry about the future generations is worrisome. The creek runs a long distance and was a playground for kids and was visited by me more than once. Just living in the area condemned us. My parents bought into the Wedgwood area to give us a better future. Thankfully they died before realizing the effects

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Oh yes, of course. I’m going to be talking about Coldwater Creek and the other dump sites in future articles.

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I worked for Mallinckrodt for 37 years, I left the company in 2020. Your article is very accurate, you did good research!

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Thank you so much!

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May 4, 2022Liked by Jackie Dana

Very informative and well written. Look forward to your next story.

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Thanks, I appreciate it.

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Thanks, Jackie, for such great reading! Very extensive and interesting piece of history. Magnificent!

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Thanks! And there’s more to come!

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Yikes!

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Right?

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deletedAug 4, 2022Liked by Jackie Dana
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Thanks, I’m glad you enjoyed it! And I’m glad the sources are useful/interesting. I never know if people get that far or not! :-)

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deletedMay 4, 2022Liked by Jackie Dana
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That’s great. Stay tuned, I have more to come!

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deletedMay 4, 2022Liked by Jackie Dana
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I hope you find it interesting!

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