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The white powder scare at Calhoun-Gilmer Career Center turns out to be a
harmless substance, according to Dr. Bob Rentschler, principal of the
facility located on Rt. 5 near the Gilmer-Calhoun line. Rentschler received
the report Saturday.
School is expected to resume at the facility on Monday.
The substance contained in a letter mailed to Dr. Rentschler from the State
Department of Health proved negative, according to an analysis conducted
in Charleston. The analysis indicted the fine substance was "paper dust" and
nothing suspicious.
School employee Randy Ball opened the letter yesterday afternoon, which
contained a white powdery substance. Dr. Rentschler and school officials
took proper precautions, alerting area agencies.
The processing of the substance followed protocols of "suspected
bio-terrorism," including the lab study.
Students were held in the building until a clearance was issued, although
five school employees were held later because they were in close proximity
to the open letter.
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