To the Editor,

You have to wonder why, both the residents and business, in and around Dobson, won’t have the water and sewer projects they need because the county commissioners say they have no money. But, they have the funds to bring a water line to an empty piece of land in Elkin so that Fibrowatt can build a stinking, nasty incinerator, that nobody wants except for this conclave of five. Wow! So much for the commissioners using funds wisely and looking out for the best interest of their constituents. That puts the Dobson people just a bit ahead of the Elkin people on their “we don’t care” list.

And you also have to wonder why, the CACHE people were continually harassed and threatened with arrest numerous times at the Pumpkin Festival. CACHE just wanted to talk to those people interested in learning more about this incinerator. Why are some officials so afraid that the REAL facts are going to be known? Why are they happier when people are kept in the dark? Hummm, you just have to wonder.

And, why do the majority of candidates running for Elkin town board say they are against Fibrowatt but the county commissioners hold steadfast? THEY can stop this madness. If they don’t, groups like CACHE, BREDL and Yadkin Riverkeepers will have to fight on the State and Federal level. Fibrowatt is a rich corporation that has deep pockets, expensive lawyers and influential lobbyists. I wonder if those groups or the people of Elkin and the residents of Surry and Yadkin County will stand a chance. Don’t let them do this. There will come a time when we can't stop it. Call them and tell them “NO”!



Joan Vasata

Elkin