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Berhan Keffelew <br />Enviromental Protection Specialist <br />Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety <br />1313 Sherman St,Room 215 <br />Denver, CO 80203 <br />RECEIVED <br />JUN 12 2008 <br />Division ui Aeciamation, <br />Mining and Safety <br />My name is Debbi Houston. I have worked in Security at the Cripple <br />Creek and Victor Gold Mine for over 13 years. I have raised 4 <br />children and provided an income and health benefits to them and my <br />husband while working here. I am not alone, the mine employs over <br />300 people all of whom have families that are provided for because a <br />family member works here. <br />Over the years I have seen the mine donate time, money and <br />products to hundreds of community projects because they are a part <br />of this community. <br />This area , around Victor and Cripple Creek, has been a mining <br />district for over a hundred years. Families that have lived here for <br />generations know that and I knew that when I moved here 15 years <br />ago. Mining was and is the livelihood of this area. <br />In the 13 years I've worked at CC & V they have complied with all of <br />their permit requirements and been an environmentally responsible <br />member of this community. <br />It is my sincere hope the permit application will be approved. <br />Debbi Houston <br />