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February 20, 2013
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Quarry proposal in Green draws opposition from neighbors

GREEN — A proposal to mine rocks on 65 acres south of Roseburg has drawn opposition from neighboring homeowners, who say they are worried about noise, dust, traffic and blasts. Joseph Leininger of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Code Family Partnership of Chicago are seeking a permit to mine and crush rocks at the east end of Speedway Road. The land is zoned for trees farms and grazing. The Douglas County Planning Commission will hold a hearing on the request at its meeting 7 p.m. Thursday in Room 216 of the Douglas County Courthouse. The applicants say the quarry could yield …

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