Watertown Daily Times Many in Cape Vincent support wind turbines
SUNDAY, MARCH 8, 2009
In a recent advertisement in the Watertown Daily Times, the Wind Power Ethics Group tried to make people believe there is something unethical for some citizens of Cape Vincent who happen to be related, to be serving as town officials. They insulted the whole town by insinuating that Cape Vincent was a "black hole." The ad was disgraceful and shameful.
Cape Vincent is an old and proud community, settled by some brave and adventurous families. They stayed here, worked the land and raised their families through extreme hardship many years ago. It is difficult to find someone in Cape Vincent who is not connected in some way to someone having a wind contract. They are proud of their heritage, their family connections and are happy to share it.
Of course there are many who are related. Many of our officials were elected after their involvement in the projects was made public. Are they to be denied access to modern energy technology because some are related to others? Of course you are to see familiar family names gracing the list of local officials. Who else would be better suited to make decisions that may affect the well-being of our community than the folks whose ancestors came here decades before us? These same families take pride in our community and will do what is in the best interest of Cape Vincent. They have a vested interest to do so.
We retired 10 years ago after having owned and operated a dairy farm in Sullivan County for 48 years. We live in the village of Cape Vincent and expect to benefit from lowered taxes and improved public services. There is a clear benefit to the entire town. Landowners have every right to expect compensation for allowing wind turbine placements on their land through wind contracts. Farmers can certainly use any income that may be forthcoming from the projects.
There are a great many people in this town who support our hardworking town officials and the construction of the wind farms.
Marion & Charles Welton
Cape Vincent
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