2017-11-09_GENERAL DOCUMENTS - M2017036 (3)

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It is my understanding that a significant number of homes will be exposed to particulates that will be coming from all directions - the North, the West and South and most likely the East as well. My husband and I are firmly convinced that it is not only our health and safety that stand to be impacted by the proposed pit. Our home property value and the quality of our well water will be negatively impacted as well. I believe that the predicament of the members of LaPorte warrants serious concern from the local government owing to the fact that: a. No Health Studies have been undertaken to ensure the health and safety of the populace of a 6 -square -mile community to the DIRECT and cumulative effects of particulate emissions coming from what is to become - if not already - a high density heavy -industrial mining and chemical processing ground. b. No studies have been undertaken to address the economic impact on the common people brought about by the depreciation of property values triggered by the negative effect of health hazards associated with mining and on-site processing literally ongoing in the backyards of homes. Like myself and my spouse, a significant number of people in our community are in their SQ's and older. Some are disabled by age or a medical condition that stand to be directly affected by the nuisance and pollution from the proposed pit(s) and/or impacted financially by loss of funds invested in the equity of their homes. For retired seniors like my spouse and myself who have spent most of our lives working towards the goal of a humble retirement and rely heavily on a fixed income to manage mortgage payments, loss of home equity brought about by an unwarranted home value depreciation would be devastating. In our case, the loss will undoubtedly lead to emotional distress and a foreseeable homelessness. I believe that bringing the threat of the proposed mine to the attention of the Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety is timely and well-founded. It is an attempt to seek urgent assistance to avert any potential harm that might come to the community from an aggregate mining and processing facility situated dangerously close to the homes. Along with the increasing number of concerned citizens of LaPorte, l am strongly urging for the exercise of your authority to help arrive at a just determination that will serve common good by restoring to the people of LaPorte the inalienable right to a healthy and safe environment. Thank you, Mr. Ebert. Since -rely, U"_ -;