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Adam Parr
Assistant State Mining Engineer
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
Department of environmental Quality
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
Re: Parker Mine
Dear Mr Parr,
I am a resident for over 40 years of Town of New London. In the past years, I served on the Town of
New London Board of Commissioners for 12 years. When I was on the town board, I worked very hard
to plan for future growth and a healthy environment for the residence of the town. The Town of New
London consists mainly of families with children and older adults. This town could be referred to as
"Mayberry". It has been brought to my attention about the Parker Mine being restarted and issued
permits from your office to put into operation.
The impact that the issue of mining permits will be great to the people of the Town of New London. The
pollutants along will destroy wells, animals, and our atmosphere. The fallout from the blasting will
affect the small children as they grow up. It will impact the air to the daycare that is nearby; the two
parks that the town has provided for families; the walkers that frequently stroll the town for exercise;
the pollutants that will fall in our swimming poles; and most of all the tremdous noise that will be heard
by everyone that lives in the town. We will, also, feel the impact of movement from the blasting. Our
beautiful town that everyone has worked so hard to protect will become an unpleasant environment for
the future.
The property for the residence of the Town of New London has been valued at a higher rate for years,
because it is appealing to others. We have four schools that are available in this area. Most of the
people in Stanly County are happy to send their children to these schools. If these permits are allowed,
the value of our property will certainly decline rapidly.
My grandchildren live here in this town, and I want them to be able to experience the quality of life I had
for the last 40 years. When I was on the New London Town Board, we discussed the Parker Mine
several times. The members never realized that this property would become a major impact on the
future of the town. I know that you probably are not concerned about a small town issues compared to
a mining company's progress. Please consider the major impact on the health issues that this mining
company would bring to the families of the Town of New London. The Town of New London residence
would greatly appreciate you considering their health, quality of water, and control of environmental
issue when you determine the issuance of these mining permits.
Thank youfor your onsideration.
C
Carolyn Baucom RECEIVED
JUN 0 4 2011
LAND QUALITY
MINING PROGRAM

Carolyn
1206 Autumnmn Ln. Ln.
New London, NC 28127
Adam Parr
Assistant State Mining Engineer
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
Department of environmental Quality
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
RECEIVED
JUN .) 4 2021
,LAND QUALITY SECTION
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