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Healing Mountains

The 16th annual Heartwood Forest Council and the
6th annual Summit for the Mountains
Memorial Day Weekend, May 26-29, 2006, Cedar Lakes Conference Center, Ripley, WV

This gathering will focus on mountaintop removal coal mining, alternatives to the deadly cycle of coal, and the need for Healing Mountains. The schedule includes free time and long meals during which discussions and strategy sessions on other issues are encouraged.

Keynote speakers include author and professor David Orr; Mari-Lynn Evans, producer of The Appalachians PBS series; Jack Spadaro, mining regulator/whistleblower; Judy Bonds, Coal River Mountain Watch; and Maria Gunnoe, OVEC.

Choose from many compelling workshops and panel discussions, programs for kids, music, socializing, networking, film screenings, flyovers and field trips.

PLEASE Pre-Register by May 15. Even if it is after May 15, please preregister to receive the lower preregistration rate. This will allow us to provide meals and lodging for all. We cannot guarantee meals or lodging to those who do not preregister.

In order to make this gathering accessible to people of all income levels, we are offering a special lower-income rate below the costs charged by the Conference Center. To make up the difference, we request that all those who can afford to pay the standard conference fees please do so and consider making an additional donation or co-sponsoring the event. Your generosity will help make this event inclusive of all who oppose mountaintop removal. Co-sponsor information at: www.heartwood.org/co-sponsor.php.

For costs and registration information, call OVEC at (304) 522-0246 or check the website for the conference brochure.

NO ONE WILL BE TURNED AWAY FOR INABILITY TO PAY. Scholarships and work exchange options are available and we will do our best to accommodate every budget and income level. Contact Elisa Young, elisay@earthlink.net or (740) 949-2175, for more information or to sign up for work exchange. You must sign up in advance for the work exchange.