Invitation to a Second Frac Sand Bus Tour, Saturday, October 5th

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

  Another opportunity to gather and share information.

Invitation to a Second Frac Sand Bus Tour, Saturday, October 5th:

Our Frac Sand Bus Tour on Tuesday, August 6th, was highly successful.  The bus was full and I even had 13 persons on a waiting list.  The 55 passengers learned about the enormous changes taking place as a result of industrial-size strip mining of scenic landscapes for frac sand; and were very complimentary in an abundance of positive comments.  Many participants urged us to organize a second bus tour.  Hence the following invitation details. . . .

The next exceptional Frac Sand Bus Tour will take place Saturday, October 5th.  You are invited to reserve a seat on our chartered bus.  Learn the inside story from an expert tour guide who lives in a rural area surrounded by the hill-removing strip mines.  He gives eloquent and objective descriptions of how mining got started in his township; how mines actually function; and what industrial strip mining has done to small communities, to rural roads and bridges, to traffic congestion, to groundwater aquifers, to and air quality, and to qualify of life and scenic landscapes.  

Reservations are to be made only by check or cash for $20 per person to Allamakee County Protectors - Education Campaign, P.O. Box 32, New Albin, Iowa 52160.  Payments made to "ACP - Education Campaign" are tax deductible. 

The air conditioned tour bus has a restroom and 55 comfortable seats.  Passengers may bring small coolers with snacks and drinks.  The bus company forbids glass bottles.  We will stop for lunch where 3 fast food options are side-by-side.  We will again emphasize on-bus conversations and camaraderie among passengers going to and from the mining areas.  We will also provide candies, drinking water, and drawings for prizes.  Cameras of all types are encouraged.  We will not be allowed to actually go into active mine areas, but the views are likely to amaze anyone who has not viewed industrial frac sand mining. 

Our private bus leaves the parking lot at the baseball field in Lansing, Iowa, at 7 AM sharp.  Other stops for boarding may be arranged north of Lansing, depending on who makes reservations.  If you care about the implications strip mining for frac sand will have for the communities within the scenic blufflands of the Driftless Area, and for other nearby areas, this tour is not to be missed.  The tour will take approximately 10 to 11-hours.  Questions, if any, should be emailed to ACP-EC President:  Ric.Zarwell@mchsi.com .

Reservations will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis.   Names and phone numbers, MUST be provided for each person who wishes to have a seat on the bus.  You will be notified if a seat is reserved for you.  No refunds will be made after September 30.   Thank you for your interest and willingness to gain first-hand, on-site knowledge about this very important issue.

Ric 

Ric Zarwell, President

Allamakee County Protectors - Education Campaign

P.O. Box 299

210 North Third Street

Lansing, Iowa 52151-0299

Email: Ric.Zarwell@mchsi.com

Home/Office: 563-538-4991

Mobile: 563-419-4991

http://www.allamakeecountyprotectors.com/

 

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