Archive for January, 2010

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Surry Residents Seek Answers On Coal Plant

As residents of Surry County consider the prospect of hosting one of the state’s largest coal-fired plants, there are growing concerns about the impacts on health, environment, and community growth.
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January 19th Through the 20th Blackwater Trip

Spirit of Moonpie & I spent the 19th through the 20th on the Blackwater below the Steel Bridge VDGIF boat ramp on Rt. 603.  We had planned on our typical 3-day adventure but the threat of rain and a fast rising river drove us off the river early.

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January 13, 2010 Meeting Minutes

As recorded by John Bunch, Secretary

Curtis Newsome opened the meeting and asked that John Bunch read the minutes from the previous monthly meeting. The minutes were read, Jeff Turner made a motion to adopt, seconded by Nancy Turner, and passed with no changes.

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January 14th Through the 16th Blackwater Trip

Spirit of Moonpie and I spent the 14th through the 16th on the Blackwater below Franklin.  The water was clear, fast, 34 degrees and 7.27 on the USGS gauge.

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January 5th through the 7th Blackwater Trip

Spirit of Moonpie and I spent the 5th through the 7th on the Blackwater above Joyners Bridge.  The water was high at 9ft. on the USGS Gauge, clear, fast and 34 degrees, which is really cold.

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