Archive of 2005 Material

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The Recorder is a weekly newspaper published in Monterey, VA.
P. Lea Campbell Jr., Publisher and Editor
Anne E. Adams, General Manager
P O Box 10, Monterey, VA 24465
540-468-2147
e-mail:   recorder@htcnet.org

The Recorder launched an on-line service in April 2005.
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The Recorder has provided continuing in-depth coverage of the wind-power issue in Highland County as it has developed for several years. Listed below are all items that were published in 2005. They are in reverse chronological order so the latest info is always at the top. This is a complete list. We will add links if we can get digital versions of more items.

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Articles:

• Articles published on or after 3 January 2008
• Articles published in 2007
• Articles published in 2006
   
• SCC Hearings set in Highland – 30 December 2005, on-line only, no print edition this week.
• Wind Watch: Summary of regional and national news on wind energy development – 23 December 2005, p. 5
• Wind energy suit will go to trial – 16 December 2005, p. 1, 3 – Report on the court hearing in Monterey on 12 December.
• Plaintiffs trump county’s bid to dismiss suit – Trial date set: June 14 in Highland courthouse – 16 December 2005, p. 4-6 – More details on the court hearing. The trial has been rescheduled for 27 June.
• Sidebar: What’s it cost? The legal expenses – 16 December 2005, p. 4 – Highland supervisors have spent over $30K to date defending their actions.
• U.S. Wind files application for Jack Mountain project – 16 December 2005, p. 5 – Liberty Gap proposal is resubmitted to the WV PSC.
• Wind energy committee gathers on Wednesday – 9 December 2005, p. 2 – Agenda for National Research Council meeting in Charleston.
• Highland requests wind energy bill to increase local revenue – 9 December 2005, p. 1-2 – BOS requests a bill to guarantee $5K per year per MW.
• ‘Green energy’ has a place in Virginia, says Va. Tech study – 25 November 2005, p.3, 6. [The complete report, 107 pp., 1.22 MB]
• ‘Friends of Pendleton’ gear up for battle – U.S. Wind Force still lacks t-line leases – 25 November 2005, p. 6
• Wind Watch: Summary of regional and national news on wind energy development – 25 November 2005, p. 6, 8-9
• H R D advertisement – 25 November 2005, p. 14. [93 kB]
• Putting the spin on wind – Special interests push ‘green energy’ agenda – 18 November 2005, p. 1, 6-7.
• Getting into the mix – the players in the state-wide wind debate – 18 November 2005, p. 7
• Want to comment on HNWD project? Don’t send those letters just yet . . . – 18 November 2005, p.7
• Highlanders for Responsible Development erected 75 small signs . . . – 18 November 2005, p.16
• ‘Time is money,’ developer says – HNWD seeks expedited approval from SCC – 11 November 2005, p. 1, 5
• HNWD’s application: The full text – 11 November 2005, p. 4, 18-19. We have the full text of this application available as submitted to the SCC, not from The Recorder itself. [136 kB]
• Virginia SCC: The decision-makers – 11 November 2005, p. 5 – Theodore Morrison Jr. (Chairman), Mark C. Christie, and Clinton Miller.   Miller will retire in January 2006.
• Jack Mtn. wind plan to be filed in W.Va. – 11 November 2005, p. 5 – This refers to the Liberty Gap project in Pendleton County.
• Wind project lawsuits to be heard Dec. 12 – 28 October 2005, p.3
• HRD seeks financial support for wind suits – 28 October 2005, p. 7
• Wind Watch: Summary of regional and national news on wind energy development – 28 October 2005, p. 12-13
• Wind Watch: Summary of regional and national news on wind energy development – 21 October 2005, p. 8
• USF&WS says wind project needs study – 7 October 2005, p. 6-7. Includes a sidebar on federal wildlife protection laws.
• Retired judge appointed to hear wind cases – 7 October 2005, p. 6-7. Judge Paul Sheridan to replace Thomas Wood on these cases.
• Wind energy assessments found lacking – 30 September 2005, p. 4-5. Summary of a recent GAO report on wind power.
• Fish & Wildlife urges caution with wind development – 30 September 2005, p. 5-6
• Wind Watch: Summary of regional and national news on wind energy development – 30 September 2005, p. 6
• Judge seeks replacement to hear wind energy case – 23 September 2005, p. 7
• Wind application faces thorough review – 16 September 2005, p. 3, 6-7
• Application review: Who’s who? – 16 September 2005, p. 7 – A list of those who attended the HNWD preliminary review meeting.
• Wind Watch: Summary of regional and national news on wind energy development – 16 September 2005, p. 9
• County seeks to dismiss wind project lawsuits – 9 September 2005, p. 4
• HNWD to meet with state agencies – 9 September 2005, p. 4-5
• Wind utility lawsuits move ahead, slowly – 2 September 2005, p. 9
• Wind Watch: Summary of regional and national news on wind energy development – 26 August 2005, p. 29.
• Wind permit generates 3rd lawsuit – 12 August 2005, p.1, 4.
• Wind project proposed for national forest land (in Vermont) – 12 August 2005, p. 3.
• Wind Watch: Summary of regional and national news on wind energy development – 12 August 2005, p. 4.
• Highland man appointed to wind study committee – 12 August 2005, p. 5.
• Wind permit approved – Third lawsuit looms; opponents vow to fight on – 22 July 2005, p. 1, 3-4.
• Vote sparks bitterness from many, applause from some – 22 July 2005, p. 3, 5.
• Board’s vote no surprise – 22 July 2005, p. 5-6.
• Sullenberger explains his ‘no’ position – 22 July 2005, p. 7-8.
• The Board of Supervisors had their attorney prepare two resolutions (one to approve and another to deny the wind permit) to avoid the appearance that approval was preordained. Following is the text of both resolutions. The resolution of approval, which was adopted, lists the conditions imposed on the developer.
  Resolution of denial – 22 July 2005, p. 8.
  Resolution of approval – 22 July 2005, p. 8-9.
• As the playing field grows, so do the number of players – 22 July 2005, p. 9, listing the agencies and attorneys now involved.
• Highlanders to sue if wind permit issued – 8 July 2005, p. 1, 3
• Wind site neighbors serve notice to board – 8 July 2005, p. 3-4.
• Highlanders see a future linked to natural heritage – Comprehensive plan process kicks into high gear – 1 July 2005, p. 3-4.
• Congress takes up debate on wind energy – 24 June 2005, p. 3, 6.
• Wind vote moved back to mid-July – 10 June 2005, p. 1, 6.
• County responds to height lawsuit – 10 June 2005, p. 6.
• WV wind group joins others to oppose utilities – 3 June 2005, p. 23, 25.
• A transcript: Hearing on wind energy proposal – a nearly verbatim transcript of over seven hours of testimony – 3 June 2005, p. 53-72. [208 kB – 20 pages of fine print. Use the zoom feature of your Acrobat Reader to magnify it so it is readable.]
• Highlanders gather to define their community – Report on the HNWD public hearing – 27 May 2005, p. 1, 3-4.
• We heard from Highland New Wind Development suggesting the county could only benefit – 27 May 2005, p. 5.
• We heard from wind energy project supporters and from those who feel uncertain – 27 May 2005, p. 6-7.
• We heard from Allegheny Mountain neighbors – 27 May 2005, p. 7.
• We heard from opponents all over Highland and more of those opposed to the utility – 27 May 2005, p. 8-9.
• Zoning change sparks suit against county – Motion filed to declare new height ordinance illegal – 20 May 2005, p. 1, 4.
• New legislation could affect pending wind energy projects – 20 May 2005, p. 4.
• Friends of Pendleton host wind meeting – 20 May 2005, p. 5.
• Sen. Warner co-introduces legislation opposed to wind – The complete text of Sen. Lamar Alexander’s remarks to Congress on 13 May when he introduced wind utility legislation. – 20 May 2005, p. 24-25.
• Wind energy hearing to draw crowd – 13 May 2005, p. 9.
• At stake: Highland’s future – An overview of the HNWD project – 13 May 2005, p. 10.
• Differing points of view – The pros and cons – 13 May 2005, p. 11.
• 2002-2005: How did we get here? – Time line of the project – 13 May 2005, p. 11.
• Three years of talk on wind, Three years of anxiety – Quotes from those involved in the controversy – 13 May 2005, p. 12-13.
• List of petition signers opposed to HNWD project – 13 May 2005, p. 14-16.
• Those in favor of wind development in Highland – 13 May 2005, p. 16.
• Highland County Needs You! – full-page ad by Highlanders for Responsible Development – 13 May 2005, p. 20.
• Public hearing scheduled on Highland New Wind Development application – 6 May 2005, p. 1-2.
• Industrial chairman draws fire, Sparks resignations – 29 April 2005, p. 1, 4.
• Supes discount planners’ advice – 29 April 2005, p. 5-6.
• Pendleton landowners urged to negotiate – 29 April 2005, p. 6-7.
• Industrial wind energy development in Virginia – Environmentalists say more study needed – 29 April 2005, p. 7.
• Hearing set on new height language for ordinance, Thursday, April 21, at the courthouse – 15 April 2005, p. 3.
• IDA 7-0 vote encouraging for wind opponents – 1 April 2005, p. 1, 4-5.
• Power co. addresses Pendleton resident’s wind energy questions – 25 March 2005, p. 3
• Wind opponents spread their word during maple festival – 18 March 2005, p. 4.
• IDA shies away from taking wind position – 11 March 2005, p. 3-5.
• County officials clarify financials – 4 March 2005, p. 1, 6 – in response to last week’s articles.
• Administrator offers to set budget straight – 4 March 2005, p. 6-7. The complete report appears on p. 22 and is also available on line.
• Action on height language delayed – 4 March 2005, p. 7-8. Wording of the proposed zoning amendment is still in flux.
• Ban of industrial wind turbines pitched to Highland County officials – 4 March 2005, p. 9. Highlanders proposal is presented to the Planning Commission.
• Last year’s tax increase creates county surplus – 25 February 2005, p. 1, 5, 7 – Highland County is not in dire financial straits.
• CPA sees growth; supervisor not so sure – 25 February 2005, p. 6-7 – Steve Fullerton and Jerry Rexrode discuss county finances.
• ‘Highlanders’ call for ban on big wind – 25 February 2005, p. 10 – Zoning amendments on wind turbines and structure height requested.
• IDA joins wind talks – Chairman takes position project good for county – 18 February 2005, p. 1, 4 – Report on the first IDA meeting to address the wind issue.
• Wind impacts: From to taxes to power lines – 18 February 2005, p. 4-6 – Specific concerns to be addressed by the IDA.
• County attorney says height proposal has no teeth – 18 February 2005, p. 6-7 – The latest BOS proposal on height regulations remains inadequate.
• Hanger’s wind study bill stalls • County takes up height again – 11 February 2005, p. 2 – A brief article listing the week’s events.
• Hanger’s ‘help’ irks supervisors – 4 February 2005, p. 1, 6 – Highland supervisors do not like the wind-utility tax bill.
• Will Virginia study wind development? – 4 February 2005, p. 7 – The proposal for a legislative subcommittee to study wind energy is being diverted to the Division of Mines, Minerals and Energy, a move that would surely bias the study in favor of wind development.
• Height changes withdrawn – 4 February 2005, p. 7 – Another zig in the road to a zoning amendment on structure height.
• It’s a question of money – 4 February 2005, p. 8 – Potential tax revenue tops the list of reasons to consider wind development
• Majority rules? – 4 February 2005, p. 8 – About 1200 have signed petitions opposing wind turbines but Jerry Rexrode’s list shows about 150 in favor and 44 opposed.
• Tucker gets $46,000 turbine tax payment – 4 February 2005, p. 8 – The first tax revenue received, this covers six months for the 44-turbine facility.
• Wind debate hangs on property rights, Blagg says – 28 January 2005, p. 5,12-13
• Hanger introduces another wind bill – 28 January 2005, sidebar, p. 5
• What’s the IDA? – 28 January 2005, sidebar, p. 13
• Hanger introduces first wind energy legislation – 21 January 2005, p. 1-2
• Wind vote delayed – 14 January 2005, p. 1-2 – Supervisors will give the zoning issue further study.
• ‘Highlanders for Responsible Development’ plans 2nd meeting – 14 January 2005, p. 2
• Pendleton wind project opponents share information, 14 January 2005, p. 8 – Report on the 10 January meeting of FOBPC.
• Down to the wire – Key wind development vote set for Monday – 7 January 2005, p.1,3 [127 kB] – preparing to vote on the zoning amendment.
• Legislators cautious about wind development – “Should wind energy be part of our mix? I really don’t know.” (Del. Chris Saxman) – 7 January 2005, p. 2
• Citizens group forms to protect, enhance county – 7 January 2005, p. 3 – Highlanders for Responsible Development.
• Decision, hearing dates scheduled for wind project – 7 January 2005, sidebar, p. 4
• U. S. Wind Force withdraws project application, for now – Developer expects to re-apply for Pendleton utility – 7 January 2005, p. 5
   
• Archive of 2004 Articles

Editorials:

• Editorials published on or after 3 January 2008
• Editorials published in 2007
• Editorials published in 2006
   
• At last, a shift in the wind – 16 December 2005, p. 21.
• Dealing with the consequences of folly – 18 November 2005, p. 21
• SCC needs to hear our voices – 11 November 2005, p. 21
• Wind is shifting – 30 September 2005, p. 18, 20.
• State agencies get weight on their shoulders – 16 September 2005, p. 21.
• An elephant in the room – 12 August 2005, p. 21.
• Sold out, but not for sale – 22 July 2005, p. 21.
• An ill wind blows in Highland – 8 July 2005, p. 21.
• Stakes rise ever higher – 27 May 2005, p. 21.
• A last chance to get it right – 13 May 2005, p. 29.
• Against all good reason – Supervisors change the zoning ordinance – 29 April 2005, p. 21, 24.
• Excluding public a poor choice for ‘collaborative’ – 29 April 2005, p. 21
• Cart is still before the horse – 15 April 2005, p. 21, 24.
• 7 Highlanders make a difference – 1 April 2005, p. 21, praising the IDA vote to stand behind existing regulations.
• Friction is part of the process – Strongly worded debate is a good thing – 25 March 2005, p. 21, including a cartoon by Judy Skeen.
• Leadership requires taking stand – 11 March 2005, p. 21-22.
• Windmills considered on false premise – 25 February 2005, p. 19-20 – Increased tax revenue is not a reason to permit wind turbines.
• Wind power proponents find a voice – 18 February 2005, p.21-22
• David Smith accuses The Recorder of using “trick photography” – 18 February 2005, p.21
• Windmills spinning out of control – 4 February 2005, p. 19,21.
• Windmills: Understand the trade-off, 21 January 2005, p. 19. Reprint of an editorial from The Baltimore Sun, 10 January 2005.  
• Board trying to get it right – 14 January 2005, p.25
• Act of courage would be gratefully received – 7 January 2005, p.25, 29 [260 kB, including map of regional wind plants] – don’t amend the zoning ordinance as proposed.
   
• Archive of 2004 Editorials

Letters:

• Letters published on or after 3 January 2008
• Letters published in 2007
• Letters published in 2006
   
• Wind battle to be fought with words – Larry C. and Susan Shea Held, Monterey – 18 November 2005, p. 22
• Board to blame for legal expenses – Richard Holman, Monterey – 11 November 2005, p. 22
• Get opinions on wind to officials – John Vinson, Monterey – 28 October 2005, p. 22
• Protect our national symbol – Orren L. Royal, Dublin, VA – 28 October 2005, p. 22 – (in reference to eagle letter, below)
• Eagle sighting was bittersweet – Dale R. Nesselrodt, Chesterfield, VA – 21 October 2005, p. 22
• Turbine site is not ‘unravaged’ land – Mitch King, Charlottesville – 21 October 2005, p. 22
• Staying focused on protecting the county – Lucile Miller, Blue Grass – 14 October 2005, p. 17
• Highland is not your back yard – M. C. Veasey, Monterey – 7 October 2005, p. 17
• Moderator tells his side of the story – Michel A. “Mitch” King, Charlottesville, VA – 30 September 2005, p. 19
• Look at whole energy picture – Alden Hathaway, Washington, DC – 30 September 2005, p. 19-20
• Guest View: Wind industry a powerful foe in energy debate – Lucile S. Miller – 23 September 2005, p. 22
• As I See It: Wind power all about attitude, and answers – Betty Morse – 23 September 2005, p. 23
• Supervisors set example for us – Bill Cox, Monterey – 9 September 2005, p. 22
• Supervisor’s minds were made up already – Jimmy Carter, Gastonia, NC – 26 August 2005, p. 22.
• Highland visitor opposes utility – Ron Messina, Montpelier, VA – 19 August 2005, p. 22, 24.
• Guest View: Renewable yes, but don’t call it ‘green’ energy – Tom Brody, Hightown – 19 August 2005, p. 24. This column was reprinted from The Richmond Times-Dispatch, 14 August 2005.
• Guest View: Virginia should embrace wind energy projects – Jonathan Miles, Harrisonburg – 19 August 2005, p. 25. This column was reprinted from The Richmond Times-Dispatch, 14 August 2005.
• Keep the fight fair and clean – Bill and Karin Banks, Mustoe – 12 August 2005, p. 22
• Democracy short-circuited – Barbara B. and Timothy Downs, Monterey – 12 August 2005, p. 22
• Many questions, so few answers – John Vinson, Monterey – 12 August 2005, p. 22
• Conversations: After all is said and done, we rely on ourselves – by Jim Jacenich, 12 August 2005, p. 23
• Motives are questionable – Charlie Davenport, Monterey – 5 August 2005, p. 22
• Citizens must participate now – Art Applegate, Bolar – 5 August 2005, p. 22
• Guest View: Constitutional rights should not be forgotten – Deborah Huso – 5 August 2005, p. 23. (Column about the Supreme Court’s eminent domain ruling.)
• Rexrode, Blagg voted right way – Danielle Carter, Hightown – 29 July 2005, p.20
• Visitor praying for Highland – Angela D. Stallings, Reidsville, NC – 29 July 2005, p. 20
• How about a nuclear plant? – Greg Carter, Hightown – 29 July 2005, p. 20-21
• Pendleton now at further risk – Arthur Hooton, Riverton, WV – 29 July 2005, p. 21-22
• Continue to fight for county – Linda Cooper, Star City, WV – 29 July 2005, p. 22
• A tribute to home county – Sarah E. Skeen, Highland County resident – 29 July 2005, p. 22
• Five letters were published on 22 July 2005 under the headline, “Wind permit approval sparks strong emotions”:
  1.   Near-sighted officials focued on the dollar – Art Applegate, Bolar, p. 22
  2.   Supervisors based vote on what’s best – Nancy H. Waybright, Roanoke, VA, p. 22
  3.   The real fight is just beginning – Larry Held, Monterey, p. 22
  4.   Something must be rotten in Monterey – Orren L. Royal, Dublin, VA, p. 22-23
  5.   Remember this at the next ballot box – Ron Squire Steffey, Williamsburg, VA, p. 23
• Guest View: ‘First do no harm’ forgotten by Highland board – Mike and Lucia Hughes, Hightown and Alexandria, VA – 22 July 2005, p. 24
• Too many unanswered questions on wind – Porter Caldwell, Fincastle and Head Waters, VA – 22 July 2005, p. 25
• Eminent domain threat very real – Joan Phelps, Hot Springs – 22 July 2005, p. 25. While not directly about the wind issue, this letter points to the recent Supreme Court decision that allows private industry to condemn land for non-public uses, which could include the wind industry.
• Wind farm bad idea for county – Thomas Shrader, Henderson, NV – 15 July 2005, p. 20
• Wind project moves on profit – Corbin Dixon, Staunton – 15 July 2005, p. 20
• Vote with majority — against wind turbines – Larry Held, Monterey – 8 July 2005, p. 24
• Wind farms enjoyed by new Virginia resident – Scott Martin, Mechanicsville, VA – 24 June 2005, p. 22
• Wind project argument does not hold water – Larry Thomas, Circleville, WV – 24 June 2005, p. 23-24
• Guest View: Wind energy argument misleading – Glenn Schleede, Energy policy consultant, Round Hill, VA – 24 June 2005, p. 25
• Visitor holds tight to idea that not everything can be bought – Sandra Spradin, Vinton, VA – 17 June 2005, p. 22
• It’s all about the money – Rick Webb, Mustoe – 17 June 2005, p. 23
• Require wind developer to put up bond – Walter Pitsenberger, Moyers, WV – 10 June 2005, p. 22
• Guest View: Wind debate stirs innkeeper’s thoughts – Gregg Morse, Owner, The Highland Inn, Monterey – 10 June 2005, p. 23-24
• Life in Egypt: Wind power a threat to sense of belonging – Jessica Rogers, Recorder columnist, Valley Center – 3 June 2005, p. 23
• County without changes is unbalanced – Trent Burkholder, Blue Grass – 27 May 2005, p. 22
• Yes ... Let’s be just like Switzerland – Larry Held, Monterey – 27 May 2005, p. 22
• Wind offers ‘illusory gain’ – Elizabeth Lawson, Ithaca, NY – 27 May 2005, p. 23
• We are all a part of the big picture – Kevin McCune, Millboro – 27 May 2005, p. 24
• Breaks reader’s heart to think of turbines – Ann Wimer Golloday, Waynesboro – 27 May 2005, p. 24
• Mr. McBride, can we evaluate your project’s business plan? – Andrew Luther, Hightown – 27 May 2005, p. 24
• If trust is the issue, trust the people – Rich Holman, Monterey – 27 May 2005, p. 24-25
• A ‘yes’ vote opens Pandora’s box – French C. Grimes, Blue Grass valley landowner – 13 May 2005, p. 30
• Another way to look at it – Highland County Board of Supervisors – 13 May 2005, p. 30
• Guest View: Cherish and protect our rural landscape – Deborah Huso, reprinted from the May 2005 issue of Cooperative Living – 13 May 2005, p. 31
• Landowner’s rights stop where neighbors’ rights start – Ben Blakemore, Little Valley, VA – 13 May 2005, p. 32-33
• Highland deserves explanation – Kirk Billingsley, Monterey – 6 May 2005, p. 22
• Guest View: Highlanders need attitude adjustment – Todd “Boober” Frye, Monterey – 6 May 2005, p. 23-24
• Supervisors are willing to sell out the county – Cable Risdon, Doe Hill – 6 May 2005, p. 24
• Windmills a big gamble – Mac Hill, Monterey – 8 April 2005, p. 22
• Don’t let ‘God’s country’ be ruined by windmills – Karyn Doane, Head Waters – 1 April 2005, p. 22
• Time for ‘silent majority’ to be heard – Stephen D. Halterman, Millboro – 1 April 2005, p. 23, 26
• Let’s define ‘eyesore’ – Roscoe Moyers, Bartow, WV – 25 March 2005, p. 22
• Respect each other’s rights to opinions – Diane Klein, Head Waters – 25 March 2005, P. 22
• Tacky vs. monstrous – Charlie Davenport, Vanderpool – 25 March 2005, p. 23
• Truly amazing – Rich Holman, Monterey – 25 March 2005, p. 23 – that some are offended by four-foot temporary signs but not by 400-foot permanent turbines.
• Maple Festival not the place for windmill signs – Tina Waybright, Monterey – 18 March 2005, p. 23
• Take down ‘no wind’ signs – Dorothy Stephenson, Monterey – 18 March 2005, p. 23-24
• Global warming doesn’t justify industrial wind energy facilities – John R. Sweet, Mustoe – 18 March 2005, p. 24
• Tired of officials insulting the public – Kathy Patterson, Monterey – 18 March 2005, p. 24
• Windmills not the energy solution – Paul Klein, Head Waters – 18 March 2005, p. 24
• Good board; support it – Brenda Pullin, Monterey – 11 March 2005, p. 22
• Nuclear is energy future – M. C. Veasey – 11 March 2005, p. 22
• Global warming endangers Highland’s maple industry – Alden Hathaway, Washington, D.C. – 11 March 2005, p. 23
• Lighten up on this windmill stuff – Keith Shaner, McDowell – 4 March 2005, p. 20
• Officials missing big picture — Vote ‘no’ on wind turbines – Hamil D. “Skip” Jones Jr., Richmond – 4 March 2005, p. 20
• Recorder editorial irks supervisor – Robin Sullenberger, Monterey – 4 March 2005, p. 21
• Revenue will come for right reasons; say no to turbines – Hilton Lester, Stuarts Draft – 18 February 2005, p. 22
• ‘Highlanders for Responsible Development’ share Kansas congressman’s wind concerns – 18 February 2005, p. 23 – Rep. Frank Miller’s 20 January 2005 press release, submitted by Ske Ellington on behalf of HRD.
• A center for healing – Suzanne Brintzenhofe, Monterey – 4 February 2005, p. 20 – suggests an alternative industry to wind power.
• In the interest of unity, County-wide vote needed – Peggy Sawyers, McDowell – 4 February 2005, p. 20
• Supervisors, listen to what we’re telling you – What part of community don’t you understand? – Judy Skeen, Monterey – 28 January 2005, p. 21
• Another no to wind project – Wayne Stokes Goodall, Pittsboro, NC – 21 January 2005, p. 20
• Eagles’ return offers a sign – Orren L. Royal, Dublin, VA – 21 January 2005, p. 20
• Please, supervisors, vote against wind – Diane Shumate Crawford, Bedford, VA – 21 January 2005, p. 20
• Take the high road for Highland County – Cindy Beverage, Nashville, TN – 14 January 2005, p. 26
• Criticism from wind group surprises target – Rick Webb, Monterey – 14 January 2005, p. 26
• Work together; say ‘no’ to wind project – Jim and Judith A. Key, Blue Grass – 14 January 2005, p. 27
• Civility, trust, and cooperation needed – McChesney Goodall III, Highland County
• Fight like hell for what’s yours – Robert D. Foley, Lunenburg, VA – 7 January 2005, p. 26
• Wind turbines not right for Highland County – Paul Klein, Head Waters – 7 January 2005, p. 26
• Why there should not be wind turbines in Highland – Alex Dymersky, Blue Grass – 7 January 2005, p. 27
• Wind collaborative responds to article – Geraldine Nicholson, Exec. Dir., VWEC – 7 January 2005, p. 28
   
• Archive of 2004 Letters

John R. Sweet, Mustoe, VA

Part of the Backbone Mountain project in Tucker County, WV. These are reported to be 345 feet high while those proposed for Highland are expected to be 400 feet high.   Photo by Sandy Hevener

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