tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60941874560060902032024-03-05T06:20:41.438-05:00Keeper of the Mountains FoundationLarry Gibsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08381441778213259985noreply@blogger.comBlogger76125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094187456006090203.post-91674570297133174172018-12-05T15:20:00.001-05:002018-12-05T15:20:45.608-05:00We've moved again because our last domain was stolen from us! Please visit www.keeperofthemountain.org to keep up with our good work and how our organization is changing to honor Larry Gibson's last wish.<br /><br /><br /><br />Larry Gibsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08381441778213259985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094187456006090203.post-19870362092619712812013-08-05T10:36:00.001-04:002013-08-05T10:36:14.698-04:00<h2>
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Please visit our new webpage: <a href="http://www.mountainkeeper.org/">www.mountainkeeper.org</a>Larry Gibsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08381441778213259985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094187456006090203.post-73170138469125358282012-10-18T14:42:00.000-04:002012-10-18T14:43:13.070-04:00Video From The Celebration of Larry GibsonWe want to share this archived video by Flux Rostrum of Mobile Broadcast News which is the complete Celebration of Larry Gibson: The Life an Legacy of the Keeper of the Mountains from Sunday, October 14th.<br />
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Larry's life was big and Larry's legacy is huge. We have seen stories of Larry's impact on peoples' lives come in from across this country since his passing on September 9th. We are hoping that a fitting crowd comes out to the <a href="http://e2ma.net/go/11123524132/208959618/234907369/1411544/goto:http://mountainkeeper.blogspot.com/2012/09/celebrating-larry-gibson-life-and.html" rel="Celebration of Larrys Gibsons Life and Legacy" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Celebration of Larry's Gibson's Life and Legacy</a> event in Charleston, WV on October 14th. We want the size of the crowd to fit Larry's impact on our lives, our movement, and this world. We want as many people as possible there to celebrate Larry and hear that we are moving his vision of a just and sustainable Appalachia forward.<br />
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That is why we're asking you, if you use facebook, to invite your friends to <a href="http://e2ma.net/go/11123524132/208959618/234907370/1411544/goto:http://www.facebook.com/events/285520628228734/" rel="the events facebook page" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">the event's facebook page</a>.<br />
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If you don't use facebook, then please forward this message or call your friends to get them there. The location we have reserved is BIG, so we can fit a crowd.<br />
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Here are some important details of the event that we'll send out again next week:</div>
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---> Time: The doors for the event will open at 1:15 PM for food, beverages, and fellowship in the lobby while people will be seated at 1:45 with music starting at 1:55 and the formal Program will start at 2:00 PM. We are expecting the event to run until 6:00 PM with an intermission at approximately 4:00 PM.<br />
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---> Location: The event is being held at the <a href="http://e2ma.net/go/11123524132/208959618/234907371/1411544/goto:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charleston_Municipal_Auditorium" rel="Charleston Municipal Auditorium" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Charleston Municipal Auditorium</a>, which is on <a href="http://e2ma.net/go/11123524132/208959618/234907372/1411544/goto:https://maps.google.com/maps?q=290+Virginia+Street+East,+Charleston,+WV&hl=en&sll=38.407671,-82.441936&sspn=0.066451,0.14677&oq=290+virginia+&t=h&hnear=290+Virginia+St+E,+Charleston,+West+Virginia+25301&z=16" rel="the corner of Virginia and Truslow Streets " style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">the corner of Virginia and Truslow Streets</a> in Downtown Charleston, WV.<br />
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---> Parking: Parking for the event is at the <a href="http://e2ma.net/go/11123524132/208959618/234907373/1411544/goto:https://maps.google.com/maps?q=290+quarrier+Street+East,+Charleston,+WV&hl=en&ll=38.353268,-81.639061&spn=0.008313,0.018346&sll=38.352547,-81.639976&sspn=0.008313,0.018346&t=h&hnear=290+Quarrier+St,+Charleston,+West+Virginia+25301&z=16" rel="Charleston Malls Parking Garage" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Charleston Mall's Parking Garage</a> which is just one block from the front doors to the Charleston Municipal Auditorium. The parking fee for the garage is $1.75.<br />
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---> Food and Drinks: We will have full appetizers and beverages available, so you're encouraged to arrive when the doors open at 1:15 PM to have time to snack and talk with friends and family before the event starts. There is a great list of Charleston Restaurants <a href="http://e2ma.net/go/11123524132/208959618/234907374/1411544/goto:http://www.charlestonwv.com/meeting_planners/accommodations/dining/default.aspx" rel="at this link" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">at this link</a> and we encourage you to plan dinner in the Downtown, East End, West Side, Kanawha City, or South Charleston neighborhoods for a meal within easy driving distance of the event.<br />
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---> Lodging: We encorage you to plan to stay the night unless you live within driving distance. A list of Charleston and Charleston area hotels can be found <a href="http://e2ma.net/go/11123524132/208959618/234907375/1411544/goto:http://www.charlestonwv.com/meeting_planners/accommodations/default.aspx" rel="at this link" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">at this link</a>.<br />
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---> Volunteering: We'll need help the day of the event in the form of ushers, set up people, break down people and other roles to run the event. If you're interested in volunteering, please email me at Danny@MountainKeeper.org.</div>
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---> Attire: You're encouraged to be comfortable and if you have a yellow / green "We Are The Keepers of the Mountains..." shirt, you're encouraged to wear it. We will have these shirts at the event as well.<br />
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The program for “Celebrating Larry Gibson: The Life and Legacy of the Keeper of the Mountains<i>”</i> will feature family, friends, prominent activists, West Virginia residents, musicians and preachers. This event will be preceded by <a href="http://e2ma.net/go/11123524132/208959618/234907377/1411544/goto:http://www.facebook.com/events/123999934401686/" rel="the annual Changing of the Leaves Music Festival" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">the annual Changing of the Leaves Music Festival</a> that starts at 1:00 PM on Saturday, October 13th on Kayford Mountain and you are encouraged to also come to Kayford Mountain to enjoy great music, fellowship, and camp out with us.</div>
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For more information on this event and donating or volunteering to help make it happen contact Danny Chiotos with the Keeper of the Mountains Foundation at Danny@Mountainkeeper.org or <a href="tel:%28304%29%20205-0920" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">(304) 205-0920</a>.</div>
Larry Gibsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08381441778213259985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094187456006090203.post-47557702849053879782012-10-02T11:05:00.000-04:002012-10-29T12:37:18.925-04:00Larry Sure Did Make a Big Impact
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><a href="http://www.btlonline.org/2012/seg/121026cf-btl-nelson.html">Longtime Mountaintop Removal Coal Mining Opponent Larry Gibson Remembered By Friends and Family</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">, Between The Lines</span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://fsrn.org/audio/west-virginia-family-and-friends-honor-activist-larry-gibson-pioneer-mountaintop-removal-prote">In West Virginia, Family and Friends Honor Activist Larry Gibson, Pioneer of Mountaintop Removal Protests</a>, Free Speech Radio News </span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://www.statejournal.com/story/19817372/activists-honor-man-whose-spirit-still-walks-kayford-mountain">Activists Honor Man Whose Spirit Still "Walks Kayford Mountain"</a>, State Journal</span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://sojo.net/blogs/2012/10/12/larry-gibson-keeper-mountains">Larry Gibson: Keeper of the Mountains</a>, Sojourner's Blog </span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://www.58wchs.com/includes/news_items/7/news_items_more.php?id=44681&section_id=7">Remembering a Lover of the Mountains</a>, WCHS-Radio </span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://www.herald-dispatch.com/news/briefs/x1363968625/Larry-Gibson-memorial-service-set-for-this-afternoon-in-Charleston">Larry Gibson Memorial Service Set For This Afternoon In Charleston</a>, Huntington Herald-Dispatch</span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://www.kenhechler.us/kenhechler/larrygibson.html">A Quarter Century of Friendship With No Disappointments</a>, Ken Hechler</span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: #1155cc;"><span style="color: black;"><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mitch-anderson/larry-ol-boy_b_1871395.html">Larry Gibson, 1946 - 2012</a>, Huffington Post </span></span></span></div>
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</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Dead
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Memorial</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">, Mobile
Broadcast News</span><span style="color: #500050; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div>
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Gibson's Mountain</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">, The Elizabethton Star</span><span style="color: #500050; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div>
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Larry Gibson's Life</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">, WCHS TV</span><span style="color: #500050; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div>
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Mountains: A Tribute to Larry Gibson</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">, Christians for the Mountains</span><span style="color: #500050; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div>
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Gibson: An American Hero Remembered</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">, Boiled Down Juice</span><span style="color: #500050; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div>
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For Oct. 14th</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">, WVaBlue</span><span style="color: #500050; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div>
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activist</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">,
Charleston Daily Mail</span><span style="color: #500050; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div>
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Remembered</span></a>, </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt; mso-themecolor: text1;">YES Magazine</span></div>
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and Legacy of the Keeper of the Mountains</span></a>, </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt; mso-themecolor: text1;">The
Hur Herald</span></div>
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Gazette</span></div>
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at White House To Call on Nation's Leaders to End </span></a></span></div>
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Coal Train</span></a>, </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">St
Louis Activist Hub</span><span style="color: #500050; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div>
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mountaintop-removal activist dies on mountain he loved</span></a>, </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt; mso-themecolor: text1;">Grist</span></div>
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his mountains</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt; mso-themecolor: text1;">, Reverend Billy</span></div>
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Removal Coal Mining Activist, Dies</span></a>, </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">The Dissenter</span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div>
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Steadfast He Said “This Is Not An Act Of God ...”</span></a>, </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">The
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A Say"</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">, Earthjustice's UnEarthed Blog</span><span style="color: #b54a29; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></div>
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will not be satisfied to be called a victim."</span></a>, </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">The Writing Corner</span></div>
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<a href="http://eqat.wordpress.com/2012/09/12/890/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #1155cc;">We have sad news to share today. This message comes from
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A HERO</span></a>, </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1; text-transform: uppercase;">OUTSIDE ONLINE</span></div>
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of the Mountains</span></a>, </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Center for Biological Diversity</span><span style="color: #500050; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div>
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remembering a mountain hero</span></a>, </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Facing South Blog</span><span style="color: #500050; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div>
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Convene in DC</span></a>, </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">WFPL</span><span style="color: #500050; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div>
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Larry Gibson</span></a></span><span style="color: #500050; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">, </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">EcoWatch</span><span style="color: #500050; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div>
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Signs for Too Long!" | SierraActivist</span></a>, </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Sierra Activist</span><span style="color: #500050; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div>
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Gibson</span><span style="color: #1111cc;">: a man who outlived his mountains</span></a>,
</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Waging
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</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Nation
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</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt; mso-themecolor: text1;">New York Loves Mountains</span></div>
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Larry Gibson</span></a>, </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt; mso-themecolor: text1;">Climate
Connections Blog</span><span style="color: #500050; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;"></span></div>
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Dies at 66</span></a>, </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt; mso-themecolor: text1;">Democracy Now!</span><span style="color: #500050; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;"></span></div>
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</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Charleston
Gazette</span><span style="color: #500050; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div>
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Mountains</span></a>, </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Coal
Tattoo</span><span style="color: #500050; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div>
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and Larry Gibson: 'Days of Destruction' [VIDEO]</span></a>, </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">The Nation</span><span style="color: #1d1d1d; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div>
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<span style="color: #500050; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://ohiocitizen.org/remembering-larry-gibson/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #1155cc;">Remembering Larry Gibson</span></a>, </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Ohio Citizen Action</span><span style="color: #500050; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div>
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Gibson</span></a>, </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">A
Mountain Girl Writes</span><span style="color: #500050; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div>
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<u><span style="color: #365f91; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themeshade: 191;">Larry Gibson, 1946-2012</span></u><span style="color: #500050; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">, </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Americans
Who Tell The Truth</span><span style="color: #500050; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div>
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<span style="color: #500050; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://beforeitsnews.com/outdoors/2012/09/larry-gibson-1946-2012-2445186.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #1155cc;">Larry Gibson, 1946-2012</span></a>,
</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Before
It's News</span><span style="color: #500050; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div>
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the Mountains</span></a>, </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">OVEC</span><span style="color: #500050; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: #1155cc;"></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #500050; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;"><a href="http://www.alternet.org/speakeasy/jeffbiggers/thousands-mourn-keeper-mountain-larry-gibson-and-appalachians-he-defended" target="_blank"><span style="color: #1155cc;">Thousands Mourn Keeper of the
Mountain Larry Gibson, and the Appalachians He Defended from Mountaintop
Removal</span></a>, </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt; mso-themecolor: text1;">Alternet</span><span style="color: #500050; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;"></span></div>
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Remembered</span></a>, Huffington Post</span></div>
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<span style="color: #111111; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;"><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mary-anne-hitt/the-mountains-weep-for-la_b_1871221.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #1155cc;">The Mountains Weep for Larry Gibson</span></a>,
Huffington Post</span></div>
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<span style="color: #555555; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; letter-spacing: -0.75pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;"><a href="http://spiritofjefferson.com/blog/2012/09/w-va-environmental-activist-larry-gibson-dies/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #1155cc;">W.Va. environmental activist Larry
Gibson dies</span></a>, Spirit of Jefferson</span></div>
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Gibson dies</span></a>, </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">WBOY</span><span style="color: #500050; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div>
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<span style="color: #500050; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;"><a href="http://ohiocitizen.org/honoring-larry-gibson-the-keeper-of-the-mountain/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #1155cc;">Honoring Larry Gibson, The Keeper
of the Mountain</span></a>, </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt; mso-themecolor: text1;">Ohio
Citizen Action</span><span style="color: #500050; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;"></span></div>
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</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">In
These Times</span><span style="color: #500050; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div>
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<span style="color: #363636; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; letter-spacing: -0.75pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: #6fa8dc;"><a href="http://understory.ran.org/2012/09/11/the-best-way-to-honor-larry-gibsons-incredible-life-is-to-continue-spreading-his-powerful-message/" target="_blank" title="Permanent Link to The Best Way To Honor Larry Gibson’s Incredible Life Is To Continue Spreading His Powerful Message">The Best Way To Honor Larry Gibson’s Incredible Life Is
To Continue Spreading His Powerful Message</a></span>, Rainforest Action
Network</span></div>
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<span style="color: #500050; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.earthisland.org/journal/index.php/elist/eListRead/larry_gibson_appalachias_lorax&ct=ga&cad=CAcQAhgBIAEoATALOANA_vK-ggVIAVgAYgJlbg&cd=KWmJfYTHgZc&usg=AFQjCNEBgSGGAYe87aaLHjApMxcfwrDyHw" target="_blank"><span style="color: #1111cc; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Larry
Gibson</span><span style="color: #1111cc;">: Appalachia's Lorax</span></a>, </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Earth Island Institute</span><span style="color: #500050; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div>
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<span style="color: #464646; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;"><a href="http://af.reuters.com/article/energyOilNews/idAFL1E8KA1QI20120910" target="_blank"><span style="color: #1155cc;">West Virginia man who fought coal
mining practice dies</span></a>, Reuters Africa</span></div>
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<span style="color: #500050; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://www.wchstv.com/newsroom/eyewitness/120910_10635.shtml" target="_blank"><span style="color: #1155cc;">Mountaintop Removal Opponent Larry
Gibson Dies</span></a>, </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">WCHS</span><span style="color: #500050; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div>
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<span style="color: #500050; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://www.wtrf.com/story/19499954/wva-environmental-activist-larry-gibson-dies" target="_blank"><span style="color: #1155cc;">W.Va. environmental activist Larry
Gibson dies</span></a>, </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">WTRF</span><span style="color: #500050; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://lawcha.nfshost.com/wordpress/remembering-colleagues-and-compatriots/#Larry_Gibson,_1946_%E2%80%93_2012" target="_blank"><span style="color: #1155cc;">Larry Gibson, 1946 – 2012</span></a>,
Labor and Working Class History Association</span></div>
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<u><span style="color: #15496b; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;">W.Va. environmental activist Larry Gibson dies</span></u><span style="color: #15496b; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;">, </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt; mso-themecolor: text1;">My San Antonio</span><span style="color: #15496b; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: #365f91; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themeshade: 191;"><a href="http://www.miningweekly.com/article/west-virginia-man-who-fought-coal-mining-practice-dies-2012-09-10" target="_blank"><span style="color: #365f91; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themeshade: 191;">West Virginia man who fought coal mining practice dies</span></a></span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">, Mining
Weekly </span></div>
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</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">West
Virginia Blue</span><span style="color: #500050; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div>
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Gibson</span><span style="color: #1111cc;">, WV environmental activist, dies at
his home at 66</span></a>, </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">WOWK</span><span style="color: #500050; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div>
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Appalachia’s Mountain Keeper, Larry Gibson</span></a></span></u><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; letter-spacing: -0.75pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">, </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; letter-spacing: -0.75pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Its
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mining practice dies</span></a>, </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Mining Weekly
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</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">DailyKos</span><span style="color: #500050; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div>
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Dead at 66</span></a>, </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">The
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<span style="color: #000099; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://occupyamerica.crooksandliars.com/diane-sweet/keeper-mountains-larry-gibson-has-died" target="_blank" title="Keeper of the Mountains, Larry Gibson Has Died"><span style="color: #003399;">Keeper of the Mountains, Larry Gibson Has Died</span></a>,
</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Occupy America / Crooks & Liars</span><span style="color: #000099; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div>
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<span style="color: #500050; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.dailyyonder.com/monday-roundup-larry-gibson-dies/2012/09/10/4416&ct=ga&cad=CAcQAhgBIAEoATAYOAhAks-5ggVIAVgAYgJlbg&cd=nZjK-ThEbI4&usg=AFQjCNHNTaLIByiS8MalaV_gNIqRbx2dHA" target="_blank"><span style="color: #1111cc;">Monday Roundup: <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Larry Gibson</span> Dies,</span></a> </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Daily Yonder</span><span style="color: #500050; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1111cc; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://irjci.blogspot.com/2012/09/larry-gibson-who-helped-lead-fight.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #1155cc;">Larry Gibson, who helped start the
fight against mountaintop removal mining of coal, dies at 66</span></a>, </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">The
Rural Blog</span><span style="color: #500050; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div>
Larry Gibsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08381441778213259985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094187456006090203.post-65013388155696236292012-09-19T10:38:00.002-04:002012-09-19T10:38:26.557-04:00Celebrating Larry Gibson: The Life and Legacy of the Keeper of the Mountains<br />
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Friends and family of Larry Gibson, the “Keeper of the Mountains,” will celebrate his life and legacy on Sunday, October 14 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the <a href="http://e2ma.net/go/11114721991/208953810/234836340/1411544/goto:http:/en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charleston_Municipal_Auditorium" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Charleston Municipal Auditorium</a>, located on the corner of Virginia and Truslow Streets, across from the Charleston Town Center Mall. </div>
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The public is encouraged to attend to help celebrate Larry’s life and legacy. You are encouraged to RSVP and invite friends to <a href="http://e2ma.net/go/11114721991/208953810/234836341/1411544/goto:http:/bit.ly/larrymemorialfb" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">this facebook event</a>.<u></u><u></u></div>
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Larry died of a heart attack on Sunday, September 9, while working on his family’s land on Kayford Mountain, which he spent the last decades of his life protecting from mountaintop removal. Larry successfully protected fifty acres of his homeplace on Kayford Mountain and he inspired people nationwide to take action to stop mountaintop removal coal mining. <u></u><u></u></div>
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The program for “Celebrating Larry Gibson: <em>The Life and Legacy of the Keeper of the Mountains”</em> will feature family, friends, prominent activists, West Virginia residents, musicians and preachers. This event will be preceded by <a href="http://e2ma.net/go/11114721991/208953810/234836342/1411544/goto:http:/on.fb.me/Ui02h9" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">the annual Changing of the Leaves Music Festival</a> that starts at 1:00 PM on Saturday, October 13th on Kayford Mountain.<u></u><u></u></div>
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On September 13, in a private funeral, Larry was laid to rest on the mountain that he loved. Larry’s family has requested that persons wishing to express condolences make donations to Keeper of the Mountains Foundation <a href="http://e2ma.net/go/11114721991/208953810/234836343/1411544/goto:http:/bit.ly/kotmdonate" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">through our website </a>or a mailed check. Cards and letters to family can be mailed to the Keeper of the Mountains Foundation office at 179 Summers St, Ste 234, Charleston, WV, 25301. <u></u><u></u></div>
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Larry is survived by his wife, Carol, two sons Cameron and Larry, Jr. and his daughter, Victoria. He was sixty-six years old. <u></u><u></u></div>
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<br />The public is encouraged to attend to help celebrate Larry’s life and legacy. You are encouraged to RSVP and invite friends to <a href="http://e2ma.net/go/11114721991/208953810/234836344/1411544/goto:http:/bit.ly/larrymemorialfb" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">this facebook event</a>.<u></u><u></u></div>
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For more information on this event and donating or volunteering to help make it happen contact Danny Chiotos with the Keeper of the Mountains Foundation at <a href="mailto:Danny@Mountainkeeper.org" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Danny@Mountainkeeper.org</a> or (304) 205-0920.</div>
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Larry Gibsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08381441778213259985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094187456006090203.post-56951997830931003962012-09-11T14:18:00.000-04:002012-09-11T14:26:13.204-04:00Remembering Larry Gibson<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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We have received numerous requests from those who knew and loved Larry Gibson for a way to share their memories with his family. He touched thousands upon thousands of lives and we've been overwhelmed by the notes people are leaving on his facebook profile, photos of people with him, and notes that we're getting from people. We are setting up this form as a way that you can tell your favorite story or memory of Larry (or more than one if you'd be inclined to share them) that we can collect and give to his family.</div>
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It might be good to first type your memory in a place where it can be saved or is more "viewable" than in the form below, so you can avoid it being lost and be more comfortable writing, and then copy and paste it into the form to be submitted. <br />
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We are looking forward to reading all of the amazing stories that people have of Larry. One thing he loved was telling a good story.<br />
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Larry Gibsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08381441778213259985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094187456006090203.post-46103326349811815162012-09-05T10:37:00.001-04:002012-09-05T10:37:40.019-04:00*Job Announcement* Fundraising Director, Apply Today!<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Keeper of the Mountains Foundation</span></b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div>
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<b><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Reporting
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<b><i><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Mission
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The Keeper of the
Mountain Foundation (Keepers) aims to educate and inspire people to work for
healthier, more sustainable mountain communities and to end Mountaintop
Removal. We believe a better future requires everyday people to come together
and recognize their power to make long-term, lasting change. We envision
an organization, led by </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">West</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> Virginians, with real power to move beyond
an </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">extraction</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> based economy and put in its place an
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<span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The
Keeper of the Mountains Foundation a growing organization with an effective
strategy and amazing leaders. This organization has seen income and
expenses rise as the organization is doing more work and having more
success. This position is important to ensure that Keepers has the
funding necessary to put our strategy into action. This position is also
important to ensure that Keepers is tracking income and expenses correctly to
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<b><i><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Current
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The Keeper of the
Mountains Foundation is experiencing strong growth. Keepers is scheduling more
speaking events, working with more Southern WV residents, and
successfully fundraising. Keepers is committed to fundraising from
diverse sources which are focused on grant-writing (large, medium, and small
grants), individual donations, fundraising events, and other creative
means. KotM is planning to immediately implement a well-organized,
year-end fundraising drive through phone banks to outreach to our
supporters and raise grassroots money as well as immediately continue our
grant-writing and fundraising event planning. </span></div>
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Larry Gibsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08381441778213259985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094187456006090203.post-42375219173014779082012-08-28T13:37:00.000-04:002012-08-28T13:37:10.701-04:00Schedule Announced for Our Labor Day Weekend Gospel Music Festival<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #222222; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">On Labor Day Weekend, come celebrate at the Gospel Music Weekend with Larry Gibson and his family at their Stanley Heirs Park on Kayford Mountain. Music, speakers, food, fellowship, and fun will start on Saturday, September 1st at 1:00 PM and the main day of the Festival will be Sunday, September 2nd where preachers, gospel sings, bands, and more will all start at Noon.</span><br />
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #222222; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">Here's the Weekend Schedule:</span><br />
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1 PM The Huffman Family<br />
2 PM The Daltons<br />
3 PM Tom Campbell<br />
4 PM Caleb Diller<br />
5 PM BJ Gudmundsson<br />
6 PM Maya Nye<br />
7 PM Sage Russo with Hymn Singing by the Crosses on the hill.<br />
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12 PM Clayton Stevens Preaching<br />
1230 PM Clayton Stevens Family's Music<br />
1 PM Penny Anderson's Music<br />
130 PM Debra Wolf's Music<br />
2:00 PM Sis. Fox Preaching<br />
230 PM Sis. Fox Preaching<br />
3 PM The Hobbs Family Music<br />
3:30 Sage Russo or Penny Anderson or BJ Gudmundsson<br />
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Please invite friends to this free festival at<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://e2ma.net/go/11102460115/208945672/234737263/1411544/goto:http://www.facebook.com/events/300705330005138/" rel="the events facebook page" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">the event's facebook page</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>(although donations are encouraged at the festival or ahead of time through <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://e2ma.net/go/11102460115/208945672/234737264/1411544/goto:http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2Fkotmdonate&h=OAQERP4Eg&s=1" rel="nofollow nofollow" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/kotmdonate</a>) and you're encouraged to camp out overnight on Saturday night. This is a drug & alcohol free event and<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://e2ma.net/go/11102460115/208945672/234737265/1411544/goto:http://mountainkeeper.blogspot.com/p/about.html" rel="Directions can be found here" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">directions can be found here</a>. We are looking forward to seeing you there!</div>
Larry Gibsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08381441778213259985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094187456006090203.post-69064162521437002252012-08-02T16:18:00.000-04:002012-08-02T16:18:18.134-04:00Volunteers Help Stanley Heirs Park Recover<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
On June 29th, 2012 a historic Derecho storm swept across the Eastern United States and caused terrible damage across West Virginia. The storm directly caused twenty-two deaths across the affected region and caused approximately 672,000 power outages across West Virginia. Those camping in Stanley Heirs Park during the storm remember feeling winds that felt like tornado-speed winds. While the July Fourth "Mountain Keepers" Festival was held on June 30th & July 1st, the damage to Stanley Heirs Park was severe in parts. The wind speeds knocked trees over that damaged many porches, blew away a small solar panel, blocked access to many cabins, and fallen trees damaged two cabins beyond repair. Festival attendees helped Stanley Heirs Park residents clean up their land from fallen trees and the following weekend volunteers traveled to the Park and cleared access to cabins located in the "Apple Orchard" section of the Park.</div>
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We say THANK YOU to all those who gave their time and labor in the heat of early July!</div>
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<i>Damage to Stanley Heirs Park, Photos taken on June 30th, 2012</i></div>
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<br /></div>Larry Gibsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08381441778213259985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094187456006090203.post-61308996672318580492012-08-02T14:18:00.000-04:002012-08-02T14:18:54.936-04:00July Fourth Festival a Success!The 2012 July Fourth Festival, held despite the impact of the historic Derecho Storm that ravaged West Virginia, was a resounding success. While the crowd was small and personal, the fellowship was strong and the music was great. On Sunday, all festival attendees spent the morning volunteering in the hot weather to help Larry's family remove fallen trees from their land and great conversation with family members. While the Derecho drove down attendance, the family members and volunteers were able to still put on a fun festival and respond to the storm.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Andy Park is joined by his wife Rebecca to start the<br />festival off, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"><i>photo by </i></span></i><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"><i>James Prutilpac</i></span></i><i> </i></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>John Lilly performed an eclectic set<br />and was later joined by both of <br />his sons on stage, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"><i>photo by </i></span></i><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"><i>James Prutilpac</i></span></i><i> </i></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Penny Anderson played amazing dulcimer<br />and led the crowd in singing an original song,<br />"Mountain Keepers" written special for this<br />Festival <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"><i>photo by </i></span></i><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"><i>James Prutilpac</i></span></i></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>This guy, Adam Greico (Larry's cousin), had a great time</i></td></tr>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt;">On Saturday, June 30<sup>th</sup> and Sunday, July 1<sup>st</sup>,
the annual July Fourth "Mountain Keepers" Music Festival will be held
at Kayford Mountain's Stanley Heirs Park. The two day event will
feature local and regional musicians playing a variety of bluegrass, gospel,
country and old time music, as well as pot-luck meals. This is a free concert
that will celebrate Appalachian life and attendees are encouraged to bring a
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The purpose of the concert, according to local citizen activist Larry Gibson,
is to “bring family and friends together for a weekend of celebrating West
Virginia’s heritage and freedom." June 30<sup>th</sup> and
Sunday, July 1<sup>st</sup> will see people from all walks of life, bound
by their common love of our mountains and people. Festival
organizers will have trained security present to ensure this event is as safe
as possible and all are invited to peacefully enjoy this </span><br />
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Stanley Heirs Park is located near Dawes, WV, which is about one hour southeast
of Charleston off of Interstate 64 and directions can be found at
http://bit.ly/kayfordmtndirections. Anyone attending is encouraged to bring a
covered dish for potluck meals. Camping is available for free, but attendees
are encouraged to donate to a fund that will be used to fund this festival and
Park Sustainability Projects. If you have any questions or would like more
information, please contact <span style="color: black; text-decoration: none;"></span>Larry.Gibson@Mountainkeeper.org or
call <a href="tel:304-542-1134" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; text-decoration: none;">304-542-1134</span></a>. </span></div>
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<br /></div>Larry Gibsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08381441778213259985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094187456006090203.post-22564277654615892772012-05-28T16:44:00.000-04:002012-05-28T21:20:06.430-04:00Showing What's Been Taken<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12px;"><i>From Left to Right: Rebecca Park of Charleston, Jennifer Medina of Charleston,<br />Marilyn Mullens of Cool Ridge, Donna Branham of Lenore, Vicke Shelton of Oak </i><br />
<i>Hill & Paula Swearengin of Glen White (all in WV) show what they've been </i><i>forced</i><br />
<i> to </i><i>sacrifice (homes, health, mountains, and heritage) to Mountaintop Removal</i></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12px;"><i>Larry Gibson of Kayford and Maria Gunnoe of Bob White stand over<br />Paula Swearegin's sacrifice</i></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 14px; text-align: left;">"Peaceful protest started by women of Appalachia. Women unite by meeting at our state capitol wearing white and shaving our heads to represent the stripping of our heritage, our homes, our water and our land. Stand in solidarity with our mountains that have been stripped o</span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; display: inline; line-height: 14px; text-align: left;">f their trees, plants and top soil and our people who are sick and dying because of the effects of MTR. What could be a greater sacrifice and more profound statement than for strong Appalachian women to give up their hair to represent what is being done to us." - <a href="http://on.fb.me/Hy1LMY">Facebook Event</a></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="line-height: 14px;">"</span></span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 14px;">The women of Appalachia have always been unified and determined. We are grandmothers, mothers, daughters & sisters! We have experienced suffering. We have dealt with black lung, cancer, birth defects, polluted water, & destruction. We are in morning. But, we are STRONG! Tomorrow the government and the coal industry will learn just how strong we are. They will see what happens when you poison o</span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; display: inline; line-height: 14px;">ur young and our loved ones. We are coal miners grand daughters, daughters, sisters & wives but we are MOTHERS! We are tired of begging for safe lucrative jobs and a safe environment that we are entitled in order to survive and be prosperous. Hey King Coal let me introduce you the the queens of Appalachia! Your pocketbooks may not hear us but the rest of the world will know what you're doing! We are taking back what has been unla</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 14px;">wfully been taken from us! This is only the beginning! Women UNITE!!!!" - Paula Swearengin</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 14px;">"</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 14px;">As the day approaches, I am overwhelmed with all the response and support we have received. We are Strong, Brave, and Powerful Appalachian Women. I am Proud to be a part of this Action. As I shave my head, I will be mourning for the mountains, for Mother Earth, for the depletion of clean, healthy water and air, and for the deteriorating Health of our People, and to all of the unjust acts that has been placed on the Appalachian People by irresponsible coal mining practices, and failure of the government to set and maintain proper regulations." - Donna Branham</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"The shaving of the hair represents standing with our mountains that have been stripped of everything living on them. And in solidarity with our people, who are sick and dying and dead because of this practice. I want it to be silent, because silence can be deafening. Silence is louder than words. We 've talked. We've talked and talked and talked, but it hasn't gotten us where we need to be with this issue." - Marilyn Mullens</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> </span></span></div>
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</div>Larry Gibsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08381441778213259985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094187456006090203.post-72745498914652799202012-05-23T11:39:00.001-04:002012-05-23T11:42:01.067-04:00Our First Quarterly Newsletter!<em><strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">News From the Mountain...</span></strong></em><br />
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our supporters are aware, there was yet another incident of violence and
intimidation against our movement recently. April 22<span style="font-size: small;"><sup>nd</sup>,
vandals broke in to Larry and Carol Gibson’s cabin on Kayford Mountain.
The destruction and theft was extensive. Park equipment was destroyed
along with the solar panels which provide power to the cabin. Assorted
antique personal items were also destroyed, and many others taken. The
vandals left behind a tremendous mess, and image of one of the three
perpetrators recovered from security footage.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We will not be deterred! Keeper’s founder Larry Gibson stated:</span></span></div>
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attack is not directly on Larry Gibson, the attack is about the issue
at hand. It’s trying to stop people like Larry Gibson and others to
fight back. It’s not really directed toward me, if it was the wouldn’t
have destroyed my cabin, they would have just come at me. The fact is,
they’re fighting the issue their way. We’re fight the issue our way, and
we can’t do it without your help.</span></em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: georgia,palatino;"><em><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For those of you that knew about the break-in, and have already donated, thank you for your donations. They are well received.</span></em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: georgia,palatino;"><em><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Those
of you that didn’t, and are finding out through this message. Remember
we’re fighting to save Appalachia. It’s not mine alone. It’s yours too.
You’re not making a donation to Larry Gibson, you making a donation to
the issue. So we can fight. When they attack me, they attack you- that’s
what they’ve done here. You might not even know it, but you’ve been
attacked because of what you believe in, because you’re following the
issue of mountaintop removal and coal.</span></em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: georgia,palatino;"><em><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So, those that still believe in what we’re doing as a team, help as much as you can. Stay with us on this. We appreciate you.”</span></em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It is with
this spirit we move forward. We will not be bullied by those who seek to
stop us through cowardice and intimidation. The investigation into
these acts is ongoing. We continue to seek resources to clarify the
images obtained from broken equipment, and to look for the stolen items
at local pawn and trade shops in hopes of recovery. We thank you for
your unwavering support, and hope you’ll continue to fight alongside us
as we reclaim Appalachia for her people. </span></span></div>
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approaching 2012 Festival Season. As in previous years, we are working
hard to make the three annual festivals a fun, safe, and satisfying
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the mountain for a weekend of music, fellowship and fun. We kick off the
weekend on Saturday with esteemed speakers, talented musical artists,
good food, and lots of fun. Tours of the mountain will be ongoing
through the weekend at regular intervals. The music will last into the
evening. The food will fill your bellies and the fellowship your spirit.
Stay the night with us, rugged camping is available on site. Sunday
morning we will offer a Sunday worship and gospel music for those who
interested at the pavilion. And we will part Sunday afternoon looking
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<span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you’d like to volunteer to help the weekend run smoothly, please contact Daniel Chiotos at </span><a href="tel:304-205-0920" target="_blank" value="+13042050920"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">304-205-0920</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> for details.</span></span></div>
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</span><a href="http://www.mountainkeeper.org/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">www.mountainkeeper.org</span></a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;"><em><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">May 28, 2012 – Women United Against Mountaintop Removal – WV State Capitol (Steps on the Kanawha Blvd side) – 12:00 Noon</span></em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Come join
the women of Appalachia as the stand strong with our mountains, and
shave their heads in memory of the mountains, streams, ecosystems, and
people destroyed at the hands of Mountaintop Removal. Event Coordinator
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“Peaceful protest started by women of Appalachia. Women unite by meeting
at our state capitol wearing white and shaving our heads to represent
the stripping of our heritage, our homes, our water and our land. Stand
in solidarity with our mountains that have been stripped of their trees,
plants and top soil and our people who are sick and dying because of
the effects of MTR. What could be a greater sacrifice and more profound
statement than for strong Appalachian women to give up their hair to
represent what is being done to us?”</em></span></span></div>
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Marilyn, and many others – including Keeper of the Mountain’s own Paula
Swearingin, Donna Branham, and Jenne Medina – as they make a silent
stand to save their history, culture, environment, and health. For more
information contact Marilyn Mullens at </span><a href="tel:304-228-7814" target="_blank" value="+13042287814"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">304-228-7814</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> or view the event page on Facebook
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<span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Join your
fellow activists in Washington DC during this Day of Action on Capitol
Hill during Alliance for Appalachia’s lobby week. People from WV, KY, TN
and VA are targeting their representatives in Congress to call for
national leadership, national policy, and an end to Mountaintop Removal
and the sell-out practices Congress currently employ on these issues.
Under the banner of <strong><em>Appalachia Rising</em></strong>, we will unite in a string of movements using a range of targets and tactics. View details at
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</span><a href="mailto:Anroumu@gmail.com" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Anroumu@gmail.com</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">, </span><a href="tel:814-571-1165" target="_blank" value="+18145711165"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">814-571-1165</span></a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><em>Invite us to your campus or community </em><strong>– </strong>Larry
and our team of speakers are currently filling their schedules to get
out an about spreading the word and inspiring action to stop Mountaintop
Removal. Contact Danny Chiotos at
</span><a href="mailto:danny@mountainkeeper.org" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">danny@mountainkeeper.org</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> to schedule your campus or community event today!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><em>Tour Kayford Mountain </em>–
Tours of Kayford Mountain, and the first hand destruction of
Mountaintop Removal Mining are available for your student or civic
group. Come out and see for yourself while enjoying the beauty of the
green island of Stanley Heirs Park in the midst of endless acres of MTR
sites. Contact
</span><a href="mailto:danny@mountainkeeper.org" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">danny@mountainkeeper.org</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> to arrange your tour today.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><em>Keeper of the Mountains House Party Program </em><strong>– </strong>Our
house party program is a great way to grow the movement within your own
community. Hosting is simple, effective and gratifying. You pick a date
and place, we’ll send a speaker and do the rest. Contact
</span><a href="mailto:Jennifer@mountainkeeper.org" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jennifer@mountainkeeper.org</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> to schedule your party today!</span></span></div>
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is a great way to raise money to further the action and education
Keepers provide while having a blast with your friends, colleagues, and
/or classmates. Enjoy a night of bowling for a good cause. Local bowling
alleys are typically happy to participate. Contact
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<span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;"> Carnegie Hall
seeks a dynamic, energetic, and highly motivated person to fill the
position of Marketing Coordinator. This position will promote and
enhance public interest and participation in all arts and education
programs. Bachelors' degree or equivalent work experience required. 1- 2
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Lewisburg, WV 24901. Materials also accepted electronically at
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">The Field Academy is an innovative high school academic program that travels throughout the country </span><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">and uses the nation as our classroom. By traveling with a group of diverse students from around the </span><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">United States and learning about the places through which we travel - both from and with the people </span><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">we meet - the Field Academy seeks to change the way that people think about what education is and </span><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">what education can be. Last summer, we ran a pilot trip to New England; this summer, we’re leading </span><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">one to Appalachia.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">The expedition is a 7-week program for twelve high school students from around the country. It will </span><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">travel through North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, West Virginia, Virginia, and D.C. As a whole, the </span><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">program asks students to consider what it means to be a citizen, what communities are, and how one </span><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">begins to learn about and understand a place. On this expedition, we will be focusing particularly on </span><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">mountains, mining, and music in Appalachia. We will end in Washington, D.C. thinking specifically about </span><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">how representation – political representation, artistic representation, historical representation, cultural </span><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">representation – occurs in the nation’s capital. For more information on this program and our vision,</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">What will you do as an educator for Exploring Citizenship? Some days, you’ll backpack with students </span><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">through the Smoky Mountains. Some days, you’ll facilitate discussions on citizenship, culture, and</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">Because we believe in making life and learning indistinguishable, we look for people who are passionate </span><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">about the world, who want to know more about it and share their knowledge with others. Because we </span><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">are a high school program, we look for people who love working with teenagers and who believe wholly </span><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">in teenagers’ potential and capabilities. Because a major component of our school is travel, we look for </span><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">people who respect difference, who are comfortable entering new places, who are able to learn from </span><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">and with the people around them, and who are able to facilitate that experience for others. Because </span><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">each of us plays many different roles in this organization, we look for people who are comfortable with </span><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">flexibility, responsibility, leadership, and collaboration; we look for people who step up. </span></span></div>
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On April 23rd at SUNY New Paltz over 120 people gathered at the Extreme
Energy Forum, sponsored by <a href="http://frackfreecatskills.org/">Frack Free Catskills</a>, <a href="http://www.catskillmountainkeeper.org/">Catskill Mountainkeeper</a>, Clearwater and <a href="http://www.nypirg.org/campus/">SUNY NYPIRG</a> to learn about the impacts
and consequences which the "extreme energies" of mountaintop removal,
fracking, nuclear power have on the the air, water and the communities
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One of the major highlights of the evening was Donna Branham from the Keeper
of the Mountains Foundation in West Virginia. Filmmaker Peter Bull, whose film <a href="http://dirtybusinessthefilm.com/"><em>Dirty Business-"Clean Coal" and the Battle for our Energy Future</em></a> was screened that evening<em>,</em> wrote:
"Donna Branham's testimony from the front lines in West Virginia was very
powerful indeed." Donna has deep family roots in the extraction communities of Southern West Virginia - growing up in a coal mining town, her family
were farmers and miners and her husband a retired underground miner.
Donna moved the audience as she first described the process of
mountaintop removal mining where a mountain is clear cut; the
extraordinarily rich and bio-diverse land is dumped into the valley and
streams below and then the mountain is blasted and the seam of coal
scooped out - leaving a scarred landscape and poisoned streams and
waterways, flooding, toxic sludge behind. Water is poisoned
and communities like the one she grew up in destroyed. She shared both
her great love for the beauty of the mountains and the culture of WV
and her outrage at the devastation caused by mountaintop removal mining
and irresponsible mining practices and the power and greed of Big Coal.
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Her gentle voice and her easy manner might initially be deceptive, but
people quickly saw the strength and determination of a fighter who has
been organizing and fighting for land and her community for over 20
years, often at great peril to herself and her family. She brought an
important message to this forum. She sees a great parallel between
fracking for natural gas and surface mining and brings a warning to New
Yorkers - don't sit by and wait until the gas companies take hold of NY
and the destruction of air and water has begun. The audience was
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Earlier in the day Donna took part in an initial meeting to plan a
"summit" of grassroots organizers working in the areas of coal, natural
gas, nuclear power, tar sands etc. to find ways for our movements to
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On Tuesday Donna spoke before a small but interested group of
students who were taking part in an all day "Environmental Day" at SUNY
Albany. Though most had heard of mountaintop removal coal mining, it
was the first time that they were able to put a face and a personal
story to the issue.</div>
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The forum was filmed and will air on the local public access TV
stations in the area as will an interview with Donna in which she was
able to talk both about the issues of strip mining and irresponsible
coal mining practices in WV and her personal experiences as one who has
been willing to stand up for her community and her mountains.</div>
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This is Larry Gibson with the Keeper of the Mountains Foundation writing you an urgent message,</div>
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Recently, between April 23rd and 26th we had a break in at my place
and it wasn’t a random break in. They did extensive, extensive damage;
stole a bullet proof vest, guns; destroyed at least four cameras on the
cabin plus damaged the security system itself, the solar panel and stole
$750 worth of batteries that ran the system.</div>
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The enormous amount of stuff broken and stolen is too high to be put in this email. But what I’m asking you to do now is to:</div>
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This attack is not directly on Larry Gibson, the attack is about
the issue at hand. It’s trying to stop people like Larry Gibson and
others to fight back. It’s not really directed toward me, if it was the
wouldn’t have destroyed my cabin, they would have just come at me. The
fact is, they’re fighting the issue their way. We’re fight the issue our
way, and we can’t do it without your help.</div>
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For those of you that knew about the break-in, and have already donated, thank you for your donations. They are well received.</div>
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Those of you that didn’t, and are finding out through this message.
Remember we’re fighting to save Appalachia. It’s not mine alone. It’s
yours too. You’re not making a donation to Larry Gibson, you making a
donation to the issue. So we can fight. When they attack me, they attack
you- that’s what they’ve done here. You might not even know it, but
you’ve been attacked because of what you believe in, because you’re
following the issue of mountaintop removal and coal.</div>
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So, those that still believe in what we’re doing as a team, help as much as you can. Stay with us on this. We appreciate you.</div>
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Larry Gibson, Keeper of the Mountains</div>
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<em>Carol & Larry's room looking for</em><br />
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</tbody></table>Larry Gibsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08381441778213259985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094187456006090203.post-21898945956054385552012-04-24T17:15:00.000-04:002012-04-24T17:15:33.740-04:00Raising Awareness and Action at the University of Cincinnati<br />
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Wednesday April 18<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup>, Donna Branham, Speaker with the Keeper of the
Mountains Foundation spoke at the University of Cincinnati’s (UC) MainStreet
Cinema. UC is a large public research university located in southern Hamilton
County with a total enrollment of 42,421 and the university was a poised to
hear her words. Members of students groups such as UC Beyond Coal, part of the
nation-wide Beyond Coal Campaign, were in attendance as well as others
representing groups working in distinct branches of green initiatives extending
towards green building design, political activism and historic preservation. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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cost of <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Mountain Top Removal</i>, the
process of extracting coal developed in the 1970s in Appalachia is “a
conventional strip mining technique” that involves the clearing, blasting,
digging and extraction techniques necessary to obtain coal, forcibly removing
500-800 feet of mountaintop was made very real, clear and deliberate. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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efficient form of coal production,” which has innumerable side affects such as decreasing
the number of available mining jobs, furthering economic disparity in the
region, destroying old forests, devastating indigenous fish and wildlife
communities and adding to a host of other problems distressing the health,
safety and welfare of local populations living in close proximity united
students, faculty and staff who absorbed information from an unscripted and
vivid portrait of destruction for the sake of profits. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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shared her story of fighting Big Coal - after decades of suffering, struggle
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in a delicate but firm voice, a voice, which echoed the continuing struggle of
thousands. The perils of mountain top removal suddenly became extremely vivid
and real, carried forward by a strong narrative, which mirrored her travels,
her experiences and her longing for social justice. The dangers of fueling the
continuing demand for energy, especially that companion the countless coal
burning power plants, which dominate the countryside in many urban and rural communities
in WV, were suddenly brought within full view. The spectrum of desperation
indeed demands action, now. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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provided a stirring introduction, presenting a slideshow of images recounting
the destruction wrought by Mountain Top Removal in Mingo County WV, which has
affected the livelihood of her family, her friends and her entire community. Mingo
County, as Donna explained was noted to be one of “…the poorest and most
fragile communities in West Virginia,” She then provided audience members with
a short documentary with interviews with residents living in the shadow of
Kayford Mountain, whose once tall peaks have been slowly torn apart since 1986,
which showed images of trees being torn from the ground and blasts devastating
mountainsides, all being set to the harmony of traditional Appalachian cultural
music, whose lyrics pleaded and begged for change. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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story was intimate, comprehensive and emotionally moving. Donna, who still
lives on a small farm with her husband, explained how she has through the years
filed numerous petitions and written countless letters against Mountain Top
Removal, making her an both an “<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">outcast</i>”
and a “<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">target”</i> for harassment. “<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">You’re noted to be an enemy if you speak out
against coal.</i>” She explained being pushed around in public, receiving
threatening letters, phone calls and even a standoff between her husband and
the coal company who forcefully demanded to pass through her property without a
proper permit. One could only imagine being treated this way. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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exposed the mass efficiency of Mountain Removal, which has assisted in creating
great profits for coal companies, ruining the natural landscape, increasing the
risk for surface runoff of rainwater, causing mass flooding in her community
while poisoning the air and groundwater, thereby increasingly the likelihood
for preexisting conditions such as asthma from air from air and waterborne
illnesses. One could only fathom the following questions: How could coal companies
allow coal production to cause such terrible destruction fully knowing the adverse
affects to health, safety and well-being residents living there? How can they
get away with this? How are coal companies able to continue without sympathy,
remorse or regret? How can <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">I stop</i> the
continuation of this horrendous disaster wrought upon the natural landscape? <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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explained to students how they could become involved but many of them had
already filled out or collected advocacy information well before her
presentation finished. You and your colleagues have aroused great hope and
change in Mingo County and other parts of Appalachia. Your successes and the
continuing stories shared through the Keeper of the Mountain’s On the Road
Again campaign were incredibly well received at UC and we look forward to
seeing you again at our campus soon. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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of the landscape that you so love and are so connected to. Our hearts and minds
are with you and your struggle. </span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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it be known that a group of vey interested UC students are already planning
their visit to Kayford Mountain in coming months!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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stay in touch. We certainly will. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">There were 16 people in attendance at the event, which included dinner and drinks with a time for
discussion about the issues surrounding Mountain Top Removal mining. Chuck
spoke movingly about </span><a href="http://ilovemountains.org/resources"><span style="font-family: inherit;">the effects of Mountaintop Removal on the communities of Appalachia</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">. He told stories of </span><a href="http://ilovemountains.org/the-human-cost"><span style="font-family: inherit;">the health problems in his own community in the Coal River Valley</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> as well as </span><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/13/us/13lindytown.html?pagewanted=all"><span style="font-family: inherit;">the disappearance of whole towns</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> that were once home to many families that had
lived there together for generations. He also shared his stories of life as a
union miner and his experience as a miner in the employment of Massey Energy
the company involved in </span><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/04/06/AR2010040601531.html"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1000's of violations of safety rules</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> and </span><a href="http://www.sourcewatch.org/index.php?title=Massey_Energy"><span style="font-family: inherit;">environmental regulations</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">.</span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYOyQIieJFVUNJq-06v2e5va_B87uskMjYTr10Tsn6rBME0frl3r7UbKJH6obXH_rgePNL6fzqaJpLIHhyphenhyphenO582xlCNC_5Llf_Js9d_aaqCUU3BDDK-sKnVdSw6eMBoPNQNHViSNsDOf4bp/s1600/12-04-23+Chuck+House+Party5.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYOyQIieJFVUNJq-06v2e5va_B87uskMjYTr10Tsn6rBME0frl3r7UbKJH6obXH_rgePNL6fzqaJpLIHhyphenhyphenO582xlCNC_5Llf_Js9d_aaqCUU3BDDK-sKnVdSw6eMBoPNQNHViSNsDOf4bp/s320/12-04-23+Chuck+House+Party5.JPG" width="320" /></span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">Chuck also showed a segment of the film
"</span><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBO3kEdzftg"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Mountain Mourning</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">" featuring Larry
Gibson and the story of Kayford Mountain, home to the Keeper of the Mountains
Foundation. Many people were profoundly moved by Chuck's heartfelt stories and by Larry's story and the scenes in the film of the devastation of the mountains by Mountaintop Removal. Everyone left ready to act to
help the Keeper of the Mountains in their effort to stop MTR and ready to
support their mission to create a sustainable economy and life that honors
mountain culture, justice for the people, and respect for the
beauty and diversity of these ancient mountains.</span></div>Larry Gibsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08381441778213259985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094187456006090203.post-82609295687009303782012-04-13T12:08:00.000-04:002012-04-13T12:24:27.131-04:00Growing Our Movement: 8 States, 10 Days, 25 Events<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Adam Hall is Touring through Wisconsin & Indiana on a 9-Day Tour</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Amber Whittington of Ameagle, WV, is Touring with Appalachian Voices through Washington on a 9-Day Tour</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chuck Nelson of Glen Daniel, WV is Touring through the Shenandoah Valley on a 2-Day Tour</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Debbie Graff of Ghent, WV is Touring through Western North Carolina with Larry Gibson on a 5-Day Tour</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Donna Branham of Lenore, WV is Leading an Event in Cincinnati, OH then is Leading Multiple Events in New Paltz, NY</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Larry Gibson is Leading an Event in Marietta, OH, then Participating in the National Earth Day Event in Washington, DC then hopping on a plane to Tour through Western North Carolina with Debbie Graff on a 5-Day Tour</td></tr>
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April 16th<br />
--> Adam Hall Speaking at 7:00 PM in Room 2650 of the Humanities Building at the University of Wisconsin-Madison<br />
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April 17th<br />
--> Chuck Nelson Speaking at 5:30 PM at the "Hokies Love Mountains" Rally (<a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/187828864669078/">facebook event here</a>) on the stage outside the Squires Student Center at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, VA<br />
--> Adam Hall Speaking at 7:00 PM at "The Encore Room" in the <span class="event-where">Dreyfus University Center, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point</span><br />
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<span class="event-where">April 18th</span><br />
<span class="event-where">--> Donna Branham Speaking at 6:00 PM in the Main Street Cinema, Tangeman University Center at the University of Cincinnati (<a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/239988429433828/">facebook event here</a>)</span><br />
<span class="event-where">--> Chuck Nelson Speaking at 6:00 PM at a House Party Fundraiser in Staunton, VA (email <a href="mailto:Jennifer@MountainKeeper.org">Jennifer@MountainKeeper.org</a> for details)</span><br />
<span class="event-where">--> Adam Hall Participating in a Presentation at 7:00 PM in Room 2650 of the Humanities Building at the University of Wisconsin-Madison</span><br />
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<span class="event-where">April 19th</span><br />
<span class="event-where"></span> --> Amber Whittington Speaking at 5:30 PM in <span class="event-where">Miller Hall- Room 152, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA</span><br />
<span class="event-where"> --> Larry Gibson Speaking at 7:00 PM at Marietta University, OH</span><br />
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<span class="event-where">April 20th</span><br />
<span class="event-where">--> Adam Hall Speaking at 12:00 PM in the Lundeen Lecture Room in Doudna Hall in the University of Wisconsin-Platteville (<a href="http://www2.uwplatt.edu/news/2012/04/11/uw-platteville-geography-program-sponsoring-two-earth-week-events-public-welcome/">webpage here</a>)</span><br />
<span class="event-where">--> <span class="event-description">Amber Whittington is Speaking at 7:00 PM in the "Coal Hard Truth" Panel in the <span class="event-where">YWCA Ballroom, 1026 N. Forest St, Bellingham, WA</span></span></span><br />
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<span class="event-where">April 22nd</span><br />
<span class="event-where"><span class="event-where">--> Larry Gibson will Participate in the Earth Day Rally at the National Mall in Washington, DC (<a href="http://act.earthday.org/event/earth-day-national-mall-0">webpage here</a>)</span></span><br />
<span class="event-where"><span class="event-where">--> <span class="event-description">Amber Whittington is Speaking at 6:00 PM in The </span>Theater at Braeburn Condos, 1410 E Pine St, Seattle, WA</span></span><br />
<span class="event-where">--> Adam Hall is Speaking on the "Coal: A Human Element" Panel at 7:00 PM in Room 210 of Matthews Hall at Purdue University (<a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/284833124932880/?notif_t=plan_user_invited">facebook event here</a>)</span><br />
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<span class="event-where">April 23rd</span><br />
<span class="event-where">--> Donna Branham is Speaking at 3:00 PM in a Round Table Discussion in the Student Union Building at SUNY-New Paltz, NY</span><br />
<span class="event-where">--> Donna Branham is Speaking at 6:00 PM on Extreme Energy (<a href="http://www.catskillmountainkeeper.org/event/extreme-energy-and-the-fight-for-our-future-2/">website here</a>) in the Lecture Center 100, SUNY-New Paltz, NY</span><br />
<span class="event-where">--> Debbie Graff and Larry Gibson are Speaking at 7:00 PM in the Scott Concert Hall of the Porter Center, Brevard College, NC</span><br />
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<span class="event-where">April 24th</span><br />
<span class="event-where"><span class="event-where">--> Amber Whittington is Speaking at 12:00 PM at the<span class="event-where"> Ram Restaurant,10019 59th Avenue Southwest, Lakewood, WA </span></span></span><br />
<span class="event-where">--> Donna Branham is Speaking at 6:30 PM at SUNY-New Patlz, NY</span><br />
<span class="event-where"><span class="event-where">--> Amber Whittington is Speaking at an event by the <span class="event-where">Transition Fidalgo & Friends who will present the 7th Generation Supper at the Senior Activity Center, 1701 22nd St, Anacortes, WA </span></span></span><br />
<span class="event-where"><span class="event-where">--> Debbie Graff and Larry Gibson are Speaking at 7:30 PM in the Cannon Lounge of Warren Wilson College, NC (<a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/306161256123849/">facebook event here</a>)</span></span><br />
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<span class="event-where">April 25th</span><br />
<span class="event-where"><span class="event-where">--> Amber Whittington is Speaking at 7:00 PM in the Port Townsend Community Center, <span class="event-where">620 Tyler St, Port Townsend, WA </span></span></span><br />
<span class="event-where">--> Debbie Graff and Larry Gibson are Speaking at 7:30 PM to the River Management Symposium, at the Asheville Crowne Plaza, 1 Resort Drive, Asheville, NC (<a href="https://rms.memberclicks.net/assets/docs/2012Symposium/2012%20symposium%20agenda%20-%20preliminary%20program%20final.pdf">event program here</a>)</span><br />
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<span class="event-where">April 26th</span><br />
<span class="event-where">--> Amber Whittington is Speaking at 7:00 AM to the <span class="event-where">Olympic Kiwanis Club, Cornerhouse Restaurant, 101 E Front St, Port Angeles, WA</span></span><br />
<span class="event-where"></span><span class="event-where">--> Debbie Graff and Larry Gibson are Speaking at 7:00 PM in the Solarium of the Student Center at Appalachian State University, NC (<a href="http://sustain.appstate.edu/events/1185">website here</a>)</span>Larry Gibsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08381441778213259985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094187456006090203.post-41025337937320632492012-03-26T12:18:00.002-04:002012-03-26T12:19:40.956-04:00Adam Hall Speaking Out In North Carolina<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigFeNmRbbGto7qGnyGBvt24owNI2Nqjuu9zBBLN4PBCLUJKAVXfHAM7yU4wdnKwMTXbSVt_vWWgLcIKWITAXATKki4R5MTrukL958jDQL9Hbji1obbni8KMU0DFkk6mG6r-a2gUR_eySys/s1600/photo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigFeNmRbbGto7qGnyGBvt24owNI2Nqjuu9zBBLN4PBCLUJKAVXfHAM7yU4wdnKwMTXbSVt_vWWgLcIKWITAXATKki4R5MTrukL958jDQL9Hbji1obbni8KMU0DFkk6mG6r-a2gUR_eySys/s200/photo.JPG" width="150" /></a>Larry Gibson and Amber Whittington came to Creighton University to share a part of their lives with us. It is one thing to learn about mountaintop removal in a classroom from a professor but Larry and Amber are experts on what it is like to live in West Virginia. They came to share a part of their human experience with us. Some people were familiar with the issue and learned the personal<br />
stories to put a face to statistics. Others who heard Larry and Amber speak had no idea this was an issue and were not aware of where their energy comes from.<br />
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Monday they met with students, faculty and staff. Events included a green bag lunch,a lecture to environmental science students, and a talk in a 500 seat auditorium that was open to the public. The director of facilities at Creighton enjoyed Amber & Larry’s “outstanding passion for the environment.”<br />Larry Gibsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08381441778213259985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094187456006090203.post-31749480260475690752012-03-08T11:20:00.002-05:002012-03-08T11:20:48.837-05:00A Powerful Weapon<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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On Tuesday, February 21, Larry Gibson and Amber Whittington spoke in Margaret Sanger Hall at Chatham University, a small school in Pittsburgh with an enrollment of about 2,500 students including 700 who attend the all-women undergraduate college. The event began with a brief video taken on Kayford Mountain, just beyond Hell’s Gate, overlooking the destruction of the mountain. Then Larry and Amber shared their stories with us. Amber explained the problems with water quality that she and her family now face in Raleigh County and asked the audience if we thought it was right for them to drink discolored water that smelled. Larry shared stories from his decades of fighting strip mining.<br />
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Back in November 2011, two other professors and I held a panel discussion at Chatham University about the March on Blair Mountain that had occurred in June and about the problem of mountaintop removal. We felt connected to this issue because we grew up in West Virginia and Kentucky, but some in the audience had a common reaction. They asked, “How do the people from that area feel about this?” “Do you think the miners who need those jobs will ever oppose mountaintop removal?” We tried to explain that the March had been organized by people who live closest to mountaintop removal sites. We tried to explain in words the impact of mountaintop removal on the people, their communities, and the land. We had planned to show videos, but our equipment failed; so too did our words fail to capture the magnitude of this problem.<br />
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It is one thing to hear your professor tell you that there is a crisis unfolding just a few hours’ drive away. It is another for two people to speak from the heart about an issue affecting their daily lives and to ask you for help. And that is exactly what Larry and Amber did. They spoke to an environmental class in the morning, a social issues class in the afternoon, had lunch with creative writers, and spoke to a crowd of about 60—a big crowd for a very small school—in the evening.<br />
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Larry told me that public speaking is not about facts and figures. While he has the facts and figures available, it is far more important to tell audiences how you feel and to have them recognize you as a fellow human being. We might detail the role of coal in the national and state economy. We might detail how stream buffer zone rules are worded. We might detail the biodiversity of the Appalachian Mountains. We might detail the problems of soil erosion. But those issues seem abstract to people who have never witnessed mountaintop removal, who have never met the coalfield residents who face the destruction of their land.<br />
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And Larry was right. Students later told me that what made the experience so powerful was hearing from fellow human beings who are faced with a terrible loss. The rest of the week I had people asking me about details of Larry’s talk. What agency oversees mountaintop removal? Why is this not illegal? Did the coal operators really drop bombs on the miners at Blair Mountain? And a number of students signed up for volunteer work. A stark contrast to the panel discussion I participated in back in November.<br />
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There simply is no substitute for hearing about mountaintop removal from coalfield residents who must live with the trucks, the processing plants, the dust, the explosions, the flooding, and the contaminated water. That is why a presentation by a Keeper of the Mountains is one of the most powerful weapons in the fight against mountaintop removal.<br />
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Lou Martin, Assistant Professor of History, Chatham University <br />
<br />Larry Gibsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08381441778213259985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094187456006090203.post-83868322555219457362012-02-09T10:23:00.000-05:002012-02-09T10:23:50.696-05:00Larry Gibson to Speak at Hawks Nest Premiere<br />
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<i>This Post is a reprint of a press release for this event </i></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Presenting: Hawks Nest: <i>Blood Beneath Our Feet<u></u><u></u></i></span></div>
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A Black History Month Program sponsored by the West Virginia Division of Culture and History<u></u><u></u></div>
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Where: Cultural Culture Center<u></u><u></u></div>
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Capitol Complex, Charleston, West Virginia<u></u><u></u></div>
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When: Sunday, February 19, 2012, 3pm<u></u><u></u></div>
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Contact: Kate McComas (<a href="tel:304-521-7444" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" value="+13045217444">304-521-7444</a> )<u></u><u></u></div>
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Award winning film makers Mari-Lynn Evans and Phylis Geller will premiere the trailer for Hawks Nest: <i>Blood Beneath Our Feet</i> as part of the Black History Month Celebration at the Culture Center on February 19, 2012 from 3pm to 5pm.<u></u><u></u></div>
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The keynote speaker will Dr. Wilburn Hayden, a leading expert on the history of blacks in Appalachia with long and distinguished as a university scholar and social activist. He was featured in the PBS documentary film "The Appalachians," which has been shown regularly on local PBS stations since April 2005. Dr. Hayden who grew up in Forsyth County, North Carolina, has taught in three Appalachian institutions of higher learning and has been involved in Appalachian studies for a lifetime.<u></u><u></u></div>
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Rev. Ron English, Rev. Mathew Watts and Pastor Paul Dunn will speak about the tragedy and triumph of the Hawk Nest Tunnel Disaster as an untold story hidden in the hollows of Appalachian hills and its relevance to critical issues shaping the current narrative of socio-economic injustice in our state and nation. Moreover, the Hawks Nest story amplifies the insult of marginal visibility of African Americans in Appalachia whose history has been largely ignored primarily due to the paucity and decline of the black presence in the area.<u></u><u></u></div>
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Industrialization stimulated the migration. The Hawks Nest documentary uncovers details of events that betrayed the hopes of African American ex-slaves who migrated into Appalachia to work in the mining and railroad industries at the turn of the century but were left vulnerable to massive exploitation and victimization by corporate giants in the 1930s. Yet the story also reveals the peculiar paradox of triumph emerging out of tragedy and the genesis of the black middle class in West Virginia.<u></u><u></u></div>
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To honor the victims of the Hawks Nest Tunnel Disaster, Dave Saville, of the West Virginia Highlands Conservancy, will announce the donation of 2,500 trees for a memorial forest .<u></u><u></u></div>
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Kenny Perdue, President of the West Virginia AFL-CIO, will speak about the significance of the Hawks Nest Tunnel Disaster on the formation of Worker’s Compensation legislation.<u></u><u></u></div>
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Larry Gibson, the founder of the Keeper of the Mountains Foundation and longtime community activist whose father worked at Hawks Nest, will also be a featured speaker.</div>
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Music for the program will reflect the shared cross cultural “roots” of soul music. Gospel and praise music will be performed by the Shabbat Choir from First Baptist, Charleston and blues and country sounds will be provided by well-known local artists John Lily, Lady D and other special musical guests.<u></u><u></u></div>
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A reception will follow the program. This event is free and open to the public.<u></u><u></u></div>
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###</div>Larry Gibsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08381441778213259985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094187456006090203.post-5639400940449242032012-01-30T20:10:00.002-05:002012-01-30T20:15:21.888-05:00Gainesville Loves Mountains is Moving Forward!<em>Post Written by Gainesville, FL resident Jason Fults</em><br />
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Since Larry Gibson's <a href="http://mountainkeeper.blogspot.com/2011/04/two-days-in-gainesville.html">successful visit to Gainesville, FL last March</a>, we have been hard at work pursuing an official policy to end the purchase of Mountaintop Removal coal by our municipally-owned utility. <br />
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We started a Facebook page for our group, “<a href="http://www.facebook.com/GainesvilleLovesMountains">Gainesville Loves Mountains</a>,” and asked citizens to contact their Commissioners and the utility to speak out against Mountaintop Removal. We received lots of positive media attention and it was clear that the Commission was hearing from people. I've seen firsthand that the more people learn about Mountaintop Removal, the less they want to be connected to it.<br />
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While we are having an impact on our Commissioners, the technocrats at our utility's fuels division have been steadfast in their opposition to any sort of restrictions on where they purchase their coal. As recently as last week, the Assistant General Manager of the utility was stating publicly that they remain “...reasonably agnostic on where the coal comes from, other than we prefer deep-mine coal for performance reasons.” Yet as we continued our campaign, other forces were at work.<br />
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As it turns out, the growing availability of natural gas, resulting partly from the controversial gas drilling practice known as “fracking,” has driven fuel prices so low that in recent months the bottom appears to have come out from under the coal markets. Whereas our utility had previously considered deep-mined coal a luxury it could only sometimes afford, and had been using approximately 60% Mountaintop Removal coal, we were able this year to sign 1-year contracts for nearly 100% deep-mined coal and still come in under budget.<br />
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It is an awkward position to be in, to have “won” our local campaign against purchasing Mountaintop Removal coal, thanks in large part to another highly destructive mining practice. This “victory” is obviously inadequate, and our campaign will continue. Our goals for 2012 include:<br />
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• Continuing to discuss Mountaintop Removal at every opportunity. We'll host more film screenings and Appalachian activists this year, and continue to build public support in advance of the next round of coal contract negotiations later this year.<br />
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• Building a bridge between Gainesville and the Appalachian communities that provide our coal. One definitive victory that our campaign has had is a line item in all new coal contracts that requires the companies to disclose any major environmental violations. We'll be watching.<br />
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• Educating ourselves, our community, and our Congressional representatives on any federal efforts to ban Mountaintop Removal mining.<br />
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• Supporting a local effort for a more aggressive energy conservation ordinance that will move our community closer to a future free of electricity generated from fossil-fuels.<br />
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We want to hear what folks up in Appalachia have to say about our efforts, and want to encourage other communities that consume Mountaintop Removal coal to duplicate our campaign. Please contact us with any feedback, questions, or resources you have to offer.<br />
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Thanks,<br />
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Jason Fults, on behalf of Gainesville Loves Mountains<br />
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sisyphus@riseup.net<br />
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352-318-0060 <br />
<br />Larry Gibsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08381441778213259985noreply@blogger.com