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Robert 3. illurphg. . .E. Itutric 4.liax 197 Chew Ei Raab lillisburough..tiE 2727O 919432-0314 January 27, 1989 •- Shirley E. Marshall 707 E. Franklin St. Chapel Hill, NC 27514 . Dear Shirley: I am writing you in regard to the public hearing on the two pro- posed sites for the new Orange County Reservoir. The Eno River site above McGowan Creek would flood a number of historic sites and ruin Chatwood, Little Ayr Mount, and The Elms. In addition, that area silts very easily and would probably fill up in a few years. Seven Mile Creek, the other site, is to my way of thinking a more suitable site. It does not silt easily, and would flood less acres, and would not jeopardize the historic sites. Most of the people in Northern Orange County that I have talked to favor the Seven Mile Creek site. They are very sensitive when it comes to jeopardizing their his- . toric sites. I understand that some of the environmentalist have raised the question of fauna and flora being: injured by flooding the Seven Mile Creek area However, even though it was a big issue, it did not seem to make any difference to those in authority when it came to choosing Cane Creek. There is enough negative feelings in Northern Orange toward the • . County Commissioners, and I do not believe that you would want to go against the wishes of the people in Northern Orange. I have been told • in talking to some of these owners around Faucette Mill that there may be • litigation if the commissioners insist on Eno River above McGowan Creek -• site. I am sure that you would not want to go through the litigation that accompanied Cane Creek dam which was finally resolved after a period - - of 8 to 9 years. • We need the dam now and it would seem that Seven Mile Creek is a S . logical and feasible site. And I hope that you give this your careful consideration.- Sincerely yours, • Robert J. Murphy, M.D. •