Steuben Greens to host wind farm panel

HORNELL - The Steuben Greens have organized a panel discussion on wind issues with five local activists Jan. 18 at 7 p.m. to help people understand more about the impact wind developments will have on local economies. The program will be held at 198 Main St. in Hornell.

Brad Jones of Naples will speak on his research into the promises of wind power. Steve Trude and James Hall from Cohocton will speak on the efforts of their group, Cohocton Wind Watch; Valerie Gardner and Jack Ossont of Yates County will discuss how their group, Democracy NY, works with local communities in connection with wind farm issues.

For more information, visit Steuben Greens at http://www.steubengreens.org; or: Democracy School, http://www.celdf.org.