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                         Roanoke Times
                 Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: SATURDAY, March 13, 1993                   TAG: 9303150546
SECTION: EDITORIAL                    PAGE: A-9   EDITION: METRO 
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BAN MOTOR BOATS IN CARVINS COVE

WHY IS Roanoke so willing to risk the introduction of Zebra mussels into its water supply by continuing to permit motor boats in the Carvins Cove reservoir? It would cost the city millions to tackle the problem should they arrive.

Once again, the desires of a special interest are given priority over the common good. Harrisonburg has a no-motors policy for its reservoir, and without a Smith Mountain Lake nearby! Someday we will wish we had done the same. BOBBI NAGY ROANOKE

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