In the medical and Dental profession of which I am a member the key word is PREVENTION!

Many times Government tries to correct a problem which it helped create by its INACTION!

I urge our local representatives to be PROACTIVE not REACTIVE to the problem of the "Chicken Farm" in Sharps Chapel. The runoff of untreated waste (6000-10000 pounds) per day from 36000-72000 hens will likely cause great damage to Norris Lake, including pollution causing fish to die, reduction of property values, thus reducing the tax revenue to Union County.

We need the action, oversight and interest of all our local officials to insure that this waste will be properly treated and removed in a safe manner.

Norris Lake is one of Union County's greatest assets, so please consider and act on our request to monitor, control and improve the situation. DON'T DROP THE BALL!

Dr. Ted Edwards

NOTE: The friends of Sharps Chapel will be having community meetings monthly in the Sharps Chapel Senior Center on the second Tuesday of the month to discuss the situation. We encourage you to attend.
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