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My name is Sarah McGehee. I am a resident in the Colon community of Lee County, NC. I am very
concerned about the Coal Ash being dumped in our Shale Pits (not clay pits which was verified by Bob
Brickhouse, former engineer for Sanford Brick & Tile Co.). I do firmly believe that this would be
detrimental to our environment & wildlife in this area. I have enjoyed fishing in the ponds in the area
over the years. I also feel that it will be hazardous to our water system because of the creeks & marshy
land. I am doubtful of the life of the liners that are going to be used to contain the coal ash. The decline
of property value in this area will be a real factor not just something people THINK may happen. Who
would want to live in this area? I have a grandson who likes to come & stay when he has a break from
school. He loves to play in the yard & I would be scared for him to play outside if they haul coal ash & it
is windy. He has allergies that could be impacted. During intercession, he can be here as much as three
weeks at the time. How can anyone moving coat ash contain what will be in the air? I know they said
they would wet it down, but it will still be in the air. I have grown up in this community. I am 67 years
old & have never lived anywhere else. I don't want to see this community die out because no one will
want to live here or move into our neighborhood. Please listen to our plea for no coal ash in Lee County.
Duke & Charah have no liability if something should happen! Duke Energy has not got a good track
record & it is very scary to me to think of the things that could happen in my area.
Sarah McGehee
507 Brickyard Road
Sanford, NC 27330
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