January 27, 2025
Heartfelt thanks to all who continue to support us in our journey to get the gas pumps replaced and brought up to the second decade of the current millennia. The long-awaited decision from DCNR on our September grant application was received last week. Unfortunately, they did not award us a grant.
The EPA has been extremely gracious in working with us as we awaited the decision. While this is disappointing, we are prepared to resubmit application for consideration in March 2025. Considering the decision and without a solid plan for mitigation we will defer to the subject matter expertise and guidance of the EPA. As such, upon liquidation of the current inventory in our tank, White Pine will discontinue the sale of gasoline until such time as a definitive plan that meets with EPA approval is obtained.
We are open to any suggestions of sources to assist in this project. If you know of any grant sources that we could seek please let us know. If any of the sports clubs for whom this project will benefit can be of assistance or join us in the project, please let us know. If there is an “angel” in the wings who would like to assist in underwriting the project, we await your appearance. As we are beginning a new year calendar we will be searching diligently for opportunities in the public and private arena.
Thankfully we are approaching the one-year anniversary of our arrival in the community. We have been challenged but each time we emerge stronger and more resolved to keep Germania on the map and contribute to her prosperity.
Your continued prayers and outreach to our trusted public servants to direct attention to this need is as always appreciated. More to come……