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Open Letter to the Homer Village Board

Posted on February 5, 2013 by sutc

Examining Sunrise Coal’s profit motive may help us see more clearly how Sunrise Coal would operate in our community and why citizens insist on preventing mining here. A coal company’s general business model is to mine coal as efficiently and … Continue reading →

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Homer to Decide on Sale of Treated Water and Sewer to Proposed Mine at January Meetings

Posted on January 2, 2013 by sutc

Today the News-Gazette reports that the Homer Village Board will decide in January whether or not to sell treated water and sewer services to Sunrise Coal’s proposed mine. Please plan to attend the upcoming meetings at the Homer Village Hall … Continue reading →

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Attend the Homer Board Meeting December 10th

Posted on December 7, 2012 by sutc

On Monday, December 10th, 2012, the Homer Village Board will hold their monthly board meeting. Although statements made at the November 26th meeting indicated a vote on the sale of treated water and sewer services to Sunrise Coal’s proposed mine … Continue reading →

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Attend the Homer Special Coal Mine Meeting November 26th

Posted on November 19, 2012 by sutc

On Monday, November 26th 2012, the Homer Village Board will meet to consider the sale of water services to Sunrise Coal’s proposed mine. The board will hear from an attorney hired to produce a report on several legal questions including: 1) … Continue reading →

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Legal Memos Released Regarding Homer Water Sale to Mine

Posted on October 19, 2012 by sutc

Deal faces significant hurdles and would open Homer ratepayers to potential liability Homer, Il. – On Friday, Prairie Rivers Network and local residents concerned about Sunrise Coal’s proposed mine in southwest Vermilion County released memoranda and letters that have been … Continue reading →

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