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January 8, 2008

Mold Scare At town Elementary

WTAP News,sburg,WV*

Posted: 6:45 PM Jan 7, 2008

Last Updated: 11:58 PM Jan 7, 2008

Reporter: Rhea

Email Address: allison.rhea@...

It's most common in older buildings, but it can also grow in places

you'd least expect, like your home or even your child's classroom.

Some suspect it might be the case at town Elementary School.

" This morning, when I arrived at work, I got a telephone call from a

school nurse saying that one of the principals in the school system

had called her and said that a parent called and had concerns of

mold in the school, " says Wood County Schools Assistant

Superintendent, Lawrence Hasbargen.

The West Virginia State Board of Education will now come to inspect

the building, paying close attention to the basement.

" They'll be taking a look at appearance and seeing if there's any

drops on ceilings. They'll be taking a look to see if there's any

mold or surfaces that might have changed in color, because usually a

change if color is something that gives us an essence that there

might be an appearance of mold, " says Hasbargen.

Mold is a very dangerous growth, especially for children with asthma

or allergy problems. Those parents are especially worried.

" No, it's not safe for me to think that my grand kids are over there

with all that mold and everything. He has allergies and everything

else anyways, so it's definitely not good for him, " says ,

grandmother of town Elementary student.

It might not be good for the students or staff at town

Elementary, but the problem does have a solution.

So, if inspectors find mold in town Elementary School, the

good news is, it can be killed with bleach or other cleaners.

Keeping your child's safety a number one priority.

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