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Florence Camber of ~o~nmerce 117 S. Pikes Peak Ave. (719) 784-3544 P.O. Box 145 Florence, Colorado 81226 MARCH 27, 1995 LOUSIANA ORPHANAGE % KARLEEN b. GENE DAVIS 1318 RANCH ROAD BOISE, IDAHO. 83702 Dear Folks: I take this means to write to you regarding a piece of Property that is currently owned by the Orphanage and located in Florence. A portion of your property has been a landmark in the Florence area for as long as I can remember, and I have lived in Florence nearly 60 years. Recently the Board of Fremont County Commissioners approved a permit to open a Gravel Pit and t o operate it seven days a week. The property abounds Colorado State Hig hway 67 on the East and is located at the North approach to Florence. We are not against the taking of sand and gzavel from this site, however we are against the seven Day operation being so close to the State Highway, as well as the noise this operation will make...And further, we are deeply concerned that the Land Mark that we know as UNION MILL HILL, will soon disappear in the Sand and Gravel operation when they cut down the hill. T have enclosed a picture of the area in question. These Foot Hills once housed the Smelters that melted Gold and Silver from Cripple Creek and Victor Co., and hence, ~. that is why they were called UNION MILL HILL. Florence High School has for years painted the F, symbolic of our School on the Hill for all to see... If you have any authority over this matter, we would be very pleased if you would direct your attention to our concerns that I have listed. The Permit. (Conditional) is for a 10 Year Period. After the 10 year period is up, it is to be reclaimed..We do have a nearby Property Owner who would be interested in buying the Property if it is for sale. If you have additional questions of concerns, I would be happy to answer them. /'cst SincQ\rely !~ Darrell Lindsey, Exe utive Director The Florence Chamber f Commerce -n,e axr ~ ~r*ia Ixamhwr ~n r„~nrnrte• ~ Founded in 1912