A Self-Reporting Survey of Adverse Health Effects Associated With Industrial Wind Turbines

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WindVOiCe
Wind Vigilance for Ontario Communities A Self-reporting Survey of Adverse Health Effects Associated with Industrial Wind Turbines: The Need for Vigilance March, 2011 by Carmen Krogh, BScPharm Lorrie Gillis, Process Administrator Nicholas Kouwen, PhD., PEng, FASCE (Scrutineer)
For Immediate Release It was announced that effective midnight February 15, 2011, the WindVOiCe survey (Wind Vigilance for Ontario Communities) was being discontinued. Launched early March 2009, the purpose of WindVOiCe was to document the adverse health effects being reported by those exposed to industrial wind turbines sited near homes. Carmen Krogh, Co-Founder of WindVOiCe stated, The disturbing WindVOiCe results are so compelling, that in discussions with social scientists and specialists in the field of research, ethical concerns support the discontinuance of the survey in favour of a formal health study. However, discussions with WindVOiCe volunteers and those being negatively affected by new projects, have raised concerns that if the survey were discontinued, there would be no voice for those experiencing symptoms. As a result, a revised version of the WindVOiCe questionnaire is now available. Therefore WindVOiCe will continue to fill the void due to a lack of Federal and Provincial vigilance and long term surveillance programs regarding the impact of industrial wind turbines on human health. It follows the principles of Health Canadas Canada Vigilance Programs for self reporting suspected adverse health effects for consumer and prescription drugs, vaccines and other products The same confidential toll free number 1-888-700-5655 is still in service to support those experiencing adverse health effects.
WindVOiCeisanindependent,selfreportinghealthsurveyconductedbyvolunteers. WindVOiCeispublishedonvariouswebsitestofacilitateitsdistribution March2011
Final Results of the Original Survey ending February 15, 2011 This is the seventh and last update of the original WindVOiCe health survey results. The new total has now reached 131 which include reports from other jurisdictions. This is a disturbing increase of 147% from the original 53 reports in April 2009. Researchers and those reporting adverse health effects continue to report altered living conditions. Sleep disturbance is the most common health complaint. Some describe the annoyance, stress and sleep disturbance being experienced. Symptoms include inner ear problems, cardiac concerns such as arrhythmias and palpitations, headaches and cognitive and mood disturbances. Several have suffered acute hypertensive episodes which are serious. The American Wind Energy Association/Canadian Wind Energy Association sponsored report acknowledge that wind turbine noise may cause annoyance, sleep disturbance and stress which have serious health implications. Current research demonstrates that annoyance must not be trivialized. Annoyance is acknowledged to be an adverse health effect which contributes to sleep disturbance, stress, and an increased risk of regulation diseases. Wind turbine noise is associated with psychological distress, stress, difficulties to fall asleep and sleep interruption. Respondents report disturbed living conditions and loss of quality of life and enjoyment of their homes and property and financial loss due to the negative impact to the health of their families. Some describe the annoyance, stress and sleep disturbance being experienced. Some have had to leave their homes in order to protect their health. These reports are consistent internationally. This report is divided into two parts: The first part consists of the tabulated responses to questions in the survey. The second part consists of victim impact statements. These are both revealing and disturbing. There are unanswered questions about children, infants, and the unborn, family members and workers such as farmers and technicians who live and work in close proximity to wind turbines. More respondents continue to come forward while some may be silent due to non-disclosure agreements in leasing contracts with wind developers or due to legal advice. It is incumbent on governments to invoke the precautionary principle and declare a moratorium on further development until independent human health research has been conducted.
It is imperative that where respondents are reporting adverse health effects, industrial wind facilities be decommissioned.

Part1:Tabulatedresponses
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Part2:VictimImpactStatements
Pleasenote:Commentsaretranscribedexactlyassubmittedbyrespondents.
DateTabulated:March21,2009: #1 8)[healthaffected]notsureatthistime 10)[qualityoflifealtered]Thenoiseoftheturbinesiswhatbothersme.Onawindyday,theycansound likeajetiscomingrightatyou.Theyaremuchlouderthanwewereledtobelievetheycouldbe. Inthesummerwhenwehavethewindowsopenwehavetosleepwiththefansrunningtodrownout theconstantpulseofthewindmills.Inthewinter,whenitiswindy,youcanstillhear&sometimesfeel thepulsingofthewindmillsrightthroughthewalls. Thankfully,the3closetswindmillstoourhomearenotlinedupsotheyarenotaimedatourresidence atthesametime. Moreresearchintotheeffectsofwindmillsshoulddefinitelybeundertaken.Wedontneed neighbourhoodsofpeoplewhohavetovacatetheirhomesb/cwehaveallowedturbinesandtheir ownerstotakeover&theireffectsonbirds&animals.Whynotpeopletoo. 11)Wehavenothadadogsincethewindturbineswereerected.Weusedtohavebarncats,butthere havebeennoneinthebarnthisyear. #2 8)[healthaffected]No 10)[qualityoflifealtered]Onwindydaysweheartheturbines.Bothersmewhensleepingduring summerswiththewindowsopen. #3 9)[other]Highbloodpressure217/124 HadafootthatdonthealuntilImovedoutofthehouse Yes[contactdoctor]Bloodpressure,urinetest,Dopplertest,heartmachine,onbloodpressurepillsnow (Mavik1Mg)Trandolapril[sp?] 10)[qualityoflifealtered] 1. Hadtomoveoutofmyhome,justcomehomenowtofeedthecattle. 2. Ourhomecantbesoldduetotheproblemperrealestateagent. 3. Familyeventscanttakeplaceathome 4. Financialproblemsduetokeepingtwohomes 5. Alwayssick,depressedandbadtemperedwhenathomebutwhenawayforashorttimefeel muchbetter.(MuchbetterinthesecondhousewhichIhadtobuy) 6. Hadfamilyproblemsuntilwemovedout. 7. Feelnocaresorbelievesus. Bottomline: Theytooklifeawayasweknewitbeforethewindfarm,samehousevaluesickallthetime,financial stressnow,worldturnedupsidedown.
11)2housedogsalwayssleeping,earproblemsitchingallthetime.Movedthedogsoutofhousenow theyarefine. #4 9)[other]Legssoreallthetime Bloodtests,eartesting,eyetesting 10)[qualityoflifealtered] 1. MovedoutofhouseJuly2008untilpresenttime 2. Familyproblemsbecauseoffamilylivingintwoplaces 3. Ourfinancesarenotasgoodbecauseoflivingintwoplaces 4. AllfamilyeventsincludingChristmashasnotbeeninourfamilyhome 5. IalwaysfeltsickandverydepressedwhenIwasinthehouseandwenttobedtotrytoget awayfromit. 6. Thewindfarmdidntseemtocare. 7. Nooneshouldhavethishappentothemwewerefinebeforethewindfarmscame 11)Yes2dogsalwayssleeping,itching,earproblems.Nowtheyarefinewhentheyareindifferent home. #5 8)[healthaffected]Yesforsure! 10)[qualityoflifealtered]Icannolongersleepatallinthesummerwithmywindowopenbecausethe noisedrivesmenuts.Ialsohearitsometimeswhenthewindowsareclosed.Thesceniclandscapehas beenruinedbothinthedayandatnight.Ihavehadpeopleoverandwewouldbesittingoutsideat nightandtheytellmethatthoseredlightswoulddrivethemcrazy. Itwouldbehardformetosaywhatisworsethenoiseorthelights. 11)DogyesnowwhenIlethimoutatnightHeisHyperandrunsoutandbarksatnothing. #7 8)[healthaffected]Yes,Ihavelostsleep,myappetiteandgainedheadaches. 9)[other]NotyetIwillcontactmydoctorforacheckupregardingmyhealth. 10)[qualityoflifealtered]Ihavelostsleepandsufferedheadaches.LastyearinMarch2008forone weekIsufferednastyheadaches,Ihadnoappetiteandcouldnotsleep.NeverbeforehaveIendured suchpainfulheadachesinmylife. #8 8)[healthaffected]Yes,Ihaveperformedelectricalpollutiontestinginthehomesaffectedandnow havesimilarsymptomsastheaffectedresidences 9)[other]Nohavenotconsultedadoctor 10)[qualityoflifealtered]Dependingonwinddirectionandwindspeedcanhearclosestturbineinour bedroomatnight.
#9 10)[qualityoflifealtered]Sleepdisturbancehasbeenthebiggestthing,fallingasleepforashorttime andthenwakingupwithdifficulty(anhourortwo)togetbackorelsenotfallingasleepatalluntil2 hoursaftergoingtobed. #12 8)[healthaffected]GEATLYAFFECTED. 9)[other]HighBloodPressure SeenDoctorandhavebeenputonBloodPressureMedication.ChestXray 10)[qualityoflifealtered]
Wehaveelectricalpollutioninourhome Turbinenoiseheardinhomeandoutside Causingsleeplessnights,headaches,andringinginourears. Ithasdroppedthevalueofourhome Lossofenjoymentofourhome Becauseoftheelectricalpollutionourfamilycannotcomehometovisitbecauseitisdangerous totheirhealth. #13 9)[other]DR.XXhasgivenmeamedicalletterstatingbeforelate2007Ihadnotbeenseenathisoffice foranyofthesymptomslistedbelow. April30/08Dr.XXcomplainthumminginears,anxiety,stress,sleepdisturbances.Removedwaxfrom ear(rt)prescribedRxmedsforanxietyandstress.May27/Audiologisttesting.July15/08Dr.XXheart palpitationshaltermonitorX48hrs.July7/08Audiologistchecktinnitusmatch3000Hz@15db Oct.1/08Dr.XXsamecomplaints/recommendsavoidanceofhome. 10)[qualityoflifealtered]Everythinginmylifehaschangessincethetown_xWindTurbineProject company_xhasbeeninoperation.Ifeelmyhealthhasbeencompromised.Ihavefeltgenerallyunwell physicallyandmentallysinceMarch24/08.AlsoSensitivitytowhitenoiseandsoundshasincreased.My earsareeitherhummingorfeelingpressureonthem/heartpalpitationscontinueusuallywhile sleeping.Myanxietyandstresslevelscontinuetobehigh.Wehavediscouragedourtwodaughtersand soninlawfromvisiting.Theyhavealsoexperiencedhealthissueswhenvisiting.Thedamagethathas beendonetomybodyscaresmewhatwillhappeninthefuture.At60Iwantedtoenjoymy retirementwithreasonablegoodhealthandnoweverythinghasblownupinourfaces.Wespent5 weeksinFloridaJan26March/09improvementinhealth.Lossofenjoymentofworkingoutsidewith flowerbedsandyard.Ourpropertyvaluehasbeengreatlydecreased.Wearestillhavingproblemswith electricalpolution.Constantreminderineverydirectionofourpropertyturbines.Averyuncertain future!! #14 10)[qualityoflifealtered]Payssomebillswiththeextraincome. #15 10)[qualityoflifealtered]Alittleextraincomedoesnthurt!
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#16 Receivedsleepingpills #17 8)[healthaffected]UnsureifitiswindmillrelatedbutIdohave[.checksoffsymptoms] 9)[other]DoctorsapptinJan09,onlychangeacrestor10mgto5mg #19 8)[healthaffected]Yesduringxmas2008Ifeltpressureinmyhead&ringinginmyears 9)[other][visitdoctor]notatthistime 10)[qualityoflifealtered]IamunabletocomehometovisitmyparentsasoftenasIwouldlike.Dueto myparentsongoingadversehealtheffectsIfeeldiscouraged&ourfamilydynamichaschange.My childhoodhomenolongerfeelslikeaplacetorelax&whereIcanbeinapeacefulenvironment.Iam sickoverwhattheturbineshavedonetomyfamily&community.Myqualityoflifehasdefinitelybeen affected. 11)Mydogwasunabletorelaxinthisenvironment. #18 8)[healthaffected]YeswheneverIamthere! 9)[other]Pressureinmyearsorearachestightnessfeelinginmyhead [doctorvisit]Notatthistime,thesesymptomsonlyoccuraroundthe[township]WindProjectandnot atmyownresidence. 10)[qualityoflifealtered]Asateacherwhospendsmostofmysummerrelaxingathome&was disruptedinJuly/Aug2008whenIwouldleaveeachnightwithmymothertodrive10mintoahotelin Kincardinebecauseoftheabovesymptoms.Thisissomethingshedidformonths,itwasdisruptfulfor thefewweeksIdidit,notapeacefulrelaxingenvironment.InDecember2008whenIarrivedhometo myparentsonthefirstnightforChristmasthepressureinmyheadandearshurtsobadthatIhad difficultysleepingandconsideredspendingtherestoftheweekatarelativeshomeawayfromthe windturbines.TheseareregularoccurrenceswhenIvisit,andnowsometimesthinktwicebeforegoing asIdontknowhowbaditwillbethistime,whichmakesgoinghomenolongerrelaxingandpeaceful likeitoncewas.Ialsoworryonadailybasisforthehealthandwellbeingofmyparentswholive throughthisdailyandthenegativehealthimpactsandstressworriesmegreatly.Italsocausesmestress thatthevalueofmyfamilyfarmhasdramaticallybeenreducedduetothesewindturbines. 11)Thankyoufororganizingthishealthsurvey.Myfamilygreatlyappreciatesit. #20 8)[healthaffected]Notreally 11)Haventnoticedanything #21 [palpitations]sometimesnotoften [stress]attimesfrustration
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[tinnitus]sometimesnotoften 9)[other]vibration/huminhousethatgetsintothehead&body&makessleepimpossible.Torturous somenights,somenotasheavybutthere.Teethseemtotingle Notreatmentwaitingforclosuredonotwanttotakeanymedications.Followupvisittocomeafter yearlyphysical. 10)[qualityoflifealtered]Noiselevelsveryhigh.Whooshingnoiseisveryirritating.Cannotsleep anymore.Havehorriblevibrationinthehouseanddogveryupset.SpendnightsoncouchwithTVand trytoblockouthumming.ExtremelytiredandnotfunctioningatcognitiveandphysicallevelsthatI normallywould.Itisverydistressingandinvasive.Myhouseisworthnothingnow.Icouldneversellit. Angry,sad,disillusioned,exhausted. 11)Dogs&cats.1dogextremelyantsyandwhining&barkingwhenvibration/noiselevelsarehigh.2nd dogisjuststartingtoshowsymptomssimilar. #22 10)[qualityoflifealtered]Lackofsleepstressandhomeunsellableaddstostresslevel.Low/60Hz Foundinhomekeepsoneupandmakesleftearring. 11)Onedogbarksatnightfornoreasoncantsleepinbedroom. #23 6)Onwindydays,thereisaconstantpulsingnoise.Itisnotpleasanttolistentowhiletryingtogetto sleep. Theflickereffect.Theturbinescastlargeshadows.Inthelasthoursoftheday,wholeroomsatthe westsideofthehousewillflickerastheshadowofthewindmillcomesinandoutoftheroom.Thered blinkinglightsatnight.Drivingatnight,thereare38redblinkinglightsinanotherwisepitchblackarea. Thelightsaredistracting,andaneyesoretothelandscape. 11)Wenolongerhaveanybarncats. #24 [comment]BecauseIhaveaconflictofinterest,IamnotsigningmynamebutIdonotwantanyoneelse tosufferaswedidfor8or9months. 8)[healthaffected]Yes,fromshortlyaftertheturbineswereputinoperationuntilthetransmissionline waspartlyburied,moreinsulatorsputon,extragroundingdone.Now,asfarasIknow,Iamingood healthagain. 9)[other]Yes,untiltheproblemwasfixed.(fallof08) [excessivetiredness],becauseofelectricalhumming,couldnotgetagoodsleep. [stressanxiety]oftryingtogetproblemfixed. [tinnitushearing]Ihadearachesthatgotmoreandmoresevere.Pleasenote:Myspousealso developedearachesandheadachesduringthistimebutnotassoonasme. [migraines]IhadareallybadmigrainebeforeImovedoutfor3monthscompletelydidnotreturn homeatallexceptoncetotryitagainbriefly. Ididapproachmydoctorbuthesaidhereallywasn'tknowledgeableaboutwindfarms.Asubstitute doctorgavemeanantibiotictomakesuretherewasnoinfectioninmyears.Itooktheantibioticbut myearsjustgotworse.
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10)[qualityoflifealtered]Untiltheproblemwasfixed,Icouldnotliveathome.Thiswasvery disruptivetomylife. Atfirstwethoughtthewindmillsthemselvesweretheproblem.However,oncewehadelectrical testingdone,weconcludedtheproblematourfarmhadmoretodowithharmonicsandinduction causingbackfeedonthelinesintoourhouse.Puttingourresidentiallineonthesamepoleasthe unfilteredorinsufficientlyfilteredtransmissionlinesfromthewindturbinescreatedthisproblem. Pleasenote:TheproblematourplacehasbeenfixedsincelastOctobersincetransmissionlineswere partiallyburiedandextrainsulatorsinstalledandextragroundingdoneonthedeadpolesouthofthe polewherethelinesgounderground.[windcompany]didreimburseusforanyexpenseswhichwe appreciated. 11)Oncetheturbinesstartedup,ourcatswouldnotcomeinthehouseorgointheshed.Shortlyafter theelectricalproblemwasfixed,thecatsstartedgoingbackintheshedagainandinthehouse. #27 10)[qualityoflifealtered]Idonotknowifanychangeshaveorcanbeattributedtothewindmills becauseofthetimespanthatIhavelivedatthisresidence.Iwouldhavetomentionthatthrough personalexperienceatwork,whichisveryclosetothewindmillsmylifewouldbeseriouslyalteredifI livedanycloser.Iamquitesurprisedathowloudthewindmillscanbewhensurfacewindspeedsare lowbutwindathigheraltitudesareswifter.Ifeelthatthisnoisewouldveryeasilyaffectmysleepingas Imaverylightsleeper. #28 11)2catsnochange. #29 2catsnochange. #30 11)Wehave50dairyandyoung,100beefcowsandyoungandsofarnoilleffects. #31 11)Nochangesasofyetinouranimals. #32 11)Wehaveadairyfarmandnowehaven'tseenanychanges. #33 9)[other]notapproacheddoctor 10)[qualityoflifealtered]notsleeping. #34 [palpitations]pressureinchest,dullandstabbingpaininchest 9)[other]jointpain,numbface,dizziness,feelingcoldalot.
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Yes,doctorisawareandlookingforareferraltoanenviromentalspecialistsofarnolucknotsure whatnextstepwillbe. 10)[qualityoflifealtered]Alongwiththeabovesymptomsexperiencingagenerallackofwellness. #37 11) Iliveonafarm.Mycowsanddogsarefine. 12) #38 8)[healthaffected]Morningheadachesandsomeringingintheears. 9)[other]No,I'venotapproachedmydoctor.Ijustreturnedfrom[otherprovince]atXmas. 10)[qualityoflifealtered]IfarminManitoba(8months/year)andOntario(4months/year)andwhen I'mhereinOntarioIdevelopheadaches.Itake3tylenol(500mg)everymorningandthenI'mgoodto go. #39 9)[other]severeheadaches,butmigraines? [doctor]Nodoctor 10)[qualityoflifealtered]Headachesetc.preventmefromlivingmylifethewayIwouldliketoo.Also myhomeseemstobeunstablethewayitis,ieturbinesinthevercinity. 11)Dontknow #40 Struck/hartpalpetations 9)[other]Stresstests/bloodteststonumeroustocount. 10)[qualityoflifealtered] Inowliveondrugsthatdontseemtohelp. 11) Livestockwereallsoldofduetoproblemsthatcouldnotbeexplained.(Nervousness) #41 10)[qualityoflifealtered]Forcedtosellourproperty,takelessthenwhatitwasreallyworth!!Thiswas duetohealthproblemscausedbythewindturbines. 11) Our dogs were nervous, as well as our four(4) ponies. We ended up taking our ponies too the auctionbarnsandhadthemsold.Twoofourdogshadtobeputdown!! #44 9)[other]1.vibrationinbody2.chestandheadpressure3.heartrhythmsensations4.nausea,queasy5. dizziness 9)[other]queasiness,mildvibrationinheadandchest,heartsensationsfeltlikethebeatofmyheart changedbyturbine. [doctor]Yes,checkup. 10) Iexperiencedseverehealtheffectsfromexposuretoasinglewindturbinewhileonvacationand
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never,everwanttoexperiencethesehealtheffectseveragain.Thevibrationandbreastsensations wereveryfrighteninganddebilitating. 11)[qualityoflifealtered]Iexperiencedthisattackwhenexposedtoasmallwindturbinegroupof2 turbines.Thewindwasmoderateandmysymptomswereveryuncomfortable.Ilefttheareavery quicklyandfeltbetterwithinanhourortwo.Iwillavoidtheseturbineswheneverpossiblebecausethe healtheffectsareveryuncomfortableanddistressing.TurbinesmakemefeelverysickwhenIgetnear them.IamOKwhenIleavetheareawheretheyareinstalled. 11)n/a #45 10)[qualityoflifealtered]Mystresslevelincreasedwhileathomeforthe4months.Nowwithinmy lifeIamstressedandIworryaboutthephysicalhealthofMom,DadandErinaswellasfriendsand neighboursinthewindproject.Iworryaboutmyfamiliesfinancialhealthtoo,whetherthepropertyhas anyvalue.AttheworstiwasworriedaboutMomandDadmarriagebecauseofdisagreementwhich flaredupmorethaneverbefore.Ididnotthinkabouttheabovepriortothewindcomplexstarting. 11)No. #46 9)[other]No.ProblemswiththeabovegoawaywhenIleavethe(windproject)home. 10)[qualityoflifealtered]Ifeelwoundupwhenathome.Ijustcannotsettle.BecauseofthisIdonot wanttostayinourhomeorforthatmattercomehome.thebiggestchangehasbeentheeffectonmy Mom,sisterandDad'shealth,especiallyMom.Toseehersufferingfromhealthproblems,gettingsicker andsickerjustpissesmeoff.Itreallybothersmealot. 11)No. #47 [palpitations]alot [tinnitus]allthetime 9)[other]stomachfeltfull,airhurt,rapidweightloss170to125lbover3monthsandloosestools, moreextremelyexhausted,notaspatient,getangryfast. /Forweight,(Dr.atschool)getweighupsinceitwasinthedangerzoneformyheight. 10)[qualityoflifealtered]FormyselfIwasmoreangry.MomandIhavealwaysbeenabletotalk.Last winterwearguedaboutthestupidestthings.Ihavevery,very,verylowenergyandjustwanttosleep. MyfamilyhasbeenrippedapartwithMomnotabletoliveathome.NothavingMomaroundtotalkto aboutschoolorfriendandpersonalstuffhasbeenandishard.Veryhard. Momusetotalkaboutotherthings,funstuff,butwindmillshavebecomethemaintopic.Ihatethat. 11)No. #48 [sleepdisturbance]hadtogettosleepupstairs. 10)[qualityoflifealtered]Thesleepdisturbanceoverallfeelingofwellnesswasverypoor. 11)No.
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#49 [headaches]atthebackofthehead/neck 9)[other]Ajumpyfeelingasifyouhavehad5cupsofcoffee,hummingintheheadbehindtheears, verypainfullefthip,spikingpain,loosestools,coldbodytemp,blurredvisionwhenwindsarehigh, somedizziness,increasingbloodpressure,nervepainfromthelefteartojaw,2largecoldsoremasses onetime,shortnessofbreath,tightchestandknotinleftchest. [approacheddoctorfor]ear,heartandchest. Yes,FamilyPhysician,May,2008,bloodtests,orders12.5mgfluidpills,auditoryassessmentbyear,nose andthroatspecialist(orderaCTscantoeliminatetumororabnormalityandhearingassessmentJuneto August,2008)Feb.18/2009FamilyphysicianBpandcoldsoresordereddoubleBpmeds,sleepingpills, antiviralandantibiotics,purchaseBpcuffandbloodwork.Feb.22/09Bp,heart,chest,heartmonitor, emergbed.O2monitor,Bp,"pinklady",Nitrosprayundertongue,orderchangelivingplace,4daysoff work,rest,stressreflextest.Specialistconsult.Stresstest(orderBpmed,changeoflivingplaceor modification;reevaluateinonemonth. 10)[qualityoflifealtered]Iusedtobeabletogetasolid68hours,fullofdreamsandnaporsnooze withoutanyeffort.IhavebeenseverelysleepdeprivedfromNov.2007toMay2008,attemptedrestat billetsintownpaidforby[windcompany]When[windcompany]turnedoffthefieldyourwholebody feltcalmandlikeyouhavehadamassage,hummingorringingsubsidedandcoulddeepsleep.Againin thelastweekofAug.2008toFeb.2009sleepdeprived,wakingupto3timesorifthewindsarehighit seemslikeeveryhourandhardtodropofftosleep.Hummingintheheadoccurringbehindtheearand startedwearingcottonbatton,thenovertimeorangeearplugsandheadphones.(Thisdidnotstopthe hummingthenlatterringingthenbuzzingandringing*.Theabilitytohearmystudentsevenwhile workingattheboardhaschangedtowalkingacrosstheroomoraskingforthemtorepeatlouderthe answersorquestions.IcannotlistentoloudT.V.ormusicorsounds.AttheworstIstruggledtogointo the[grocery]Store,thelightsmadeearsringandsimilarenvironments(i.e.C.T.store).NowIammore sensitivetovibrationsandhighfrequencyelectricalpollutionwhichmeanssomehightechequipmentis moreannoyingthanpriortoNov.2007.Allsymptomssubsidewithlessexposureandsleep**.*Change Iwouldattemptsleepinthespareroomorinthebasement.**Asafamilyweshutoffandunplugged asmanyappliancesaspossiblepriortotryingtosleepandwhenhome.Difficulttoformthoughtsto comeoutofmymouth.Istudderedonmywords.Whentired,Iwouldwearalotofextraclothestotry andwarmup,too. Familyoh,ournormalproblemsolvingskillsbetweenfamilymemberswerenotattempted.Wewere veryirritable.Wehadloudangryarguements.Iwasconstantlyworriedandconcernedaboutthe healthchangesinmyfamily.Thattherewasnowaytochange.WedidnotinvitetheGrandmothers overtovisitmuchorstayoverduetotheconcernfortheirhealth.Thesamecanbesaidforinviting familyorkid'sfriendsover. ChangesforthesecondtimeIamnothomeandhavetohelpcoordinatefood,cars,laundry,mailand financialfromadistance.MayJune2008up[at]6:00hometopickup[daughter]23times/week, 8:00a.m.onotherdaysforRugby,teach,homeforsettingupmealsandlunches(withearspluggedand sometimesheadphones),backtotown_zwithclothes,homeworkandbed.NowIamintown_yand goinghomeevery2/dayandintoschool(maybe).Wesendloveoverthephoneoronmessagesheets onthecounter.Havespentamassivenumberofhours,totallydaysoffamilytime,workingtogetthe problemsresolved. PersonalChangeMylove,[husband]ieworriesandIworryabouthimand[daughter].Itrulymiss beinghappyinmyhome.MyhomewasmycalmspacewhereIcouldunwindafteradayathighschool. Nootherspacecanreplacethehomewhereyouhavehelpedraiseyourfamilyandhadsomanypositive plansforthefuture.Imiss[husband].Imiss[daughter].Losttotalfaithingovernmenttosafeguard
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myself,myfamilyandotherOntariofamilies.Idonottrustthewordorintentionsofexpertscompared tobeforeNov.2007. JobChangeIlovetoorganize,planandteachalesson.Ihavetakenprideover27yearstobeableto callstudentsbynameatanypointinthelesson.Change,Itook11/2hourstogetalessonorganized.I hadtroublerememberingthelessonorwhereIwasinalesson.Ihadtoworksohardtoremember factswhichshouldbe2ndnature.Itwashardformetogetthefirstwordornameoutofmymouthand therightstudentsname.Mycoworkerswereextremelyworriedaboutmydeterioratinghealthandthe lackofprogresswithgovernmentsandcompaniestofixtheproblem.Changein27yearsIhaverarely beenabsentforillness.Feb22/09IhadDr.orderstonotworkandIrequestedoneweek,but,my principalrecommendedanotherweektorestawayfromhomeasorderedby2physicians. Financial.didnothavetoworryaboutpropertyvalue.Nowourhomeisworthlessunlesssomeonecan fixthismess.Icouldnotinanymoralconsciousnesssellknowinghowweareaffected. Outsidechange.Idonotandhavenotfeltlikegoingoutintothegardenswhichhasbeenacalming passionmyentirelifesinceIwasachild.Weasafamilydonotsitonthedeckasmuchduetojetsound orroaring.Wecloseourwindowinthesummerduetoroaringjetsorrattlingsheetmetalsound.We couldnotcoolthehouseandourselvesaswell,too.Iwillsaythereareprobablyotheralterationslike notbeingtherefor[daughter]asayoungpersonneedingadviceandherMom,butIamgoingtostop! 11)MovedHorsespriortostartupofturbines. #50 9)[other][tinnitus]popwhenturbinescomeonandoff. [sleepdisturbance]Donotsleepafullnight.Wakeupquiteoften. [other]nasalcavityfeltlikeIhadallergies,butnomucus,Irritable. 10)[qualityoflifealtered]Personalhavefoundthechangesinsleeppatternsreducedenergylevels, levelsofpatienceandveryfrustratinganddraining.Dec.ontherewereserious,angryarguementswe normallydonothave.Iamveryworriedaboutmypartner's,[wife],reducedsleep/rest, humming/ringinginherearsandcontinueddeteriorationofhealth.When[wife]hadtoliveawayfrom homeitwashard.Sheismypartnerandmylove.Wewouldalwayschatonfamilyplansfromfoodto finances.Ourliveswereupsidedownatallfamilylevelswhenshewasbilletedbythewindmillcompany [windcompany]fromMay2008toJuly17thandAGAINnow.SheislivingatherMom'sintown_ya30 minutedriveaway(onDr.orders).OnaverypersonallevelIamlikeawidowerandsadandlonely. GenerallyOurfinancialoutlookforourpropertyhaschanged.Atpresentwecannotsellknowingthe possibleharmthatsomeonemayexperience.Thisisastressorwedidnothavepriortotheturbines.I can'tsleepwiththebedroomwindowopeninthesummerforacoolbreezeduetotheroaringjet sound.(Thiswaspleasantandcoolingtoo.)Ican'thaveaquietsitonthedeckwithoutthejetorswoosh sound.Andourphonehasstaticonitwhichisnottherewhenturbinewerenothere.[radiostation] amchannelisstaticyorweakerintheprojectarea. DateTabulated:March24,2009: #51 10)[qualityoflifealtered]Thevisualimpactofthenavigationlightshashadaprofoundlynegative effectonournightsky.Inthedaytimetheobviousindustrializationofourlandscapeaddstothis demoralization.Whenweatherconditionsarerighttheturbinescanbeheardfromoutsideourhouse againhavinganegativeeffectonthequalityofourlifeinthecountry.
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11)No. #52 6)ToocloseI'msurethebareminimum. 10)[qualityoflifealtered]Theconstantchangingsoundchangingtoahorriblenoisestartlesme,my dogandsometimeseventhebirds.Theconstantdistantbuzzinmyheadbecauseofthesubstationit's alwaysthere.Theblinkingredlightsatnightjustdepressesmeandticksmeoff.Imightaswellbeatan airportlandingstrip.ThesamegoeswhenIjustlookaround.Therearen'tthesamebirdsortheir numbersanymore.IneverseethedeeranymoreandtoseetheskylinenomatterwhichwayIturn ruinedbythenumberofthesethingsdoesgivemeaheadache.Icancountover70windmillsfrommy property. 11)Thecatsdon'tgoasfaroutbackastheyusedto.Whenthey'rereallynoisyespeciallyrightbefore theyshutdownstartlesthedog.Ifit'satnight,he'sreluctanttogotowardsthenoiseandwantsto comebackin.TheflywayfortheswansisallwindmillsnowsoI'llseeiftheycomeagainthisspringas they'vedoneforyears.Theowlsaren'taroundinthenumberstheywere. #53 8)[healthaffected]Nonewhatsoever. 10)[qualityoflifealtered]Nonotatall 11)Ihavepetsnochangesameastheyhavealwaysbeen. #54 8)[healthaffected]NotthatImawareof 10)[qualityoflifealtered]Ihave2reasons; 1.Idon'tparticularlylikelookingatthem. 2.IfthewindisacertainwayIcanhearthemeventhoughtheclosestis1km.away.Somedaysit soundslikeajetaircraftinthedistance,andsomedaysitsmoreofaswishingsound.Itseemstovary dependingonwindspeedanddirection.Iamdefinatelyopposedtoanymoregoingupinour neighbourhood. #55 8)[healthaffected]Notatalltherehasbeennochange. 9)[other]Therehavebeennoproblemsatall. 11)Nonewhatsoever. DateTabulated:March27,2009: #56 11)no
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#57 11)no #58 10) Theflickerfromtheturbinescanbeveryannoyinginthemornings.WhenImtraininghorses for3to4hoursthenoisegetstoyouandyouhavetostopforawhileandgotothehouse.Inthe summerwhenwindowsareopenyoucanheartheminthehouse.Thereisalsosomeproblemswith someoftheneighboursaroundmebecauseofstrayelectricity.Ihavenothadminechecked. 11) Whentheturbinesarenoisy,thehorsesalwaysgotothefarsideofthebarn. #59 9)[other]Yes,Iwenttodoctorforstomachscope/colonoscopybecauseIwasafraidIhadstomach ulcer. 10)[qualityoflifealtered]*Idontlikethelooksofthem. *Idontlikethenoisetheymake,Icanhearthemallthetime. *Shadowflickeringisaproblem. *Itusedtobenatureonly,fields,treespeacefulbutnowyoucanonlyseetheseuglylookingwindmills *AtnightIhatetheredlightsontopofthewindmillsblinking. *WhenIgoforawalkwithourdog,thecloserIgettowindmill,themoremyearsring. *SincetheyerectedthewindmillsIfeltstomachpains(stilltoday)andwenttothedoctorforstomach scopeandcolonoscopy,allwasfinebutIstillhavestomachpains.Idontknowifithasanythingtodo withthewindmills. *AtthebeginningwhentheyputupthewindmillsIhadanxietyproblems,Ihatedthewindmills. *Atnightmywifeandmewakeuptosomeweirdringinginoutears/itcomesandgoes. 11)Nolivestock,butIknowsincetheyputupthewindmills,wehavenotheardanycoyotesorwolves howlingatnight,strange. DateTabulated:March30,2009: #60 10)[qualityoflifealtered]TheonlywayIfeelthattheturbineshaveimpactedmylifeisthenoisewhen thewindisstrong.Evenatnightitisdifficulttoblockoutthesoundoftheblades.Idofeelbadlyfor thoseneighbourswhoareexperiencingserioushealthandsleepproblems.Itistheresponsibilityofthe windturbinecompanyand/orHydroOnetoensurethattheirlifeandhealthreturnstoprewindturbine quality. #61 9)[other]Yes,doctordidbloodtests,oralscope,prescribedsleepingpills,referredmetotherapistand anutritionist,sentmetoasleepclinic,Iwasvomitingblood. 10)[qualityoflifealtered]Welivedinthishousefortwentyyearswiththeplanthatwewouldpayit off,borrowmoneytopurchaseourretirementhomeandthensellthehousetopayfortheretirement home.Weputthehouseupforsaletheyearbeforetheturbineswerebuiltandrealestateagentstold
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us,peoplewereworriedaboutwheretheturbineswouldbeplacedandthehousedidnotsell.Nowthe turbinesareupandIcancount30ofthemfrommyproperty.MywifeandIcanhearthemwhenwe areoutsideandweexperienceflickerwhenweareinside.Wecanseethemthrougheverywindowin thehouseinthedaytimeandweseetheseaofredflashinglightseverynight.Weliveinaschool housewetookfrombeingvacantfortwentyyearstoabeautifulopenconcepthomeinaquietcountry setting.Ourfriendsandfamilyhavelovedourhomeforyearsbutnowjustshaketheirheadswhenthey [see]whathashappenedhere.DontknowwhatsgoingtohappentomeinfiveyearswhenImready toretireifIcantsellmyhouse. 11)n/a #62 9)[other]Notasofyet. 10)[qualityoflifealtered]IfeellikeIdontwishtoliveheresincethedaytheturbineshavebeen erectedinourarea.. Theirdistracting(flicker,etc) Theirugly(includingtheswitchyardoutbackofproperty) Theirnoisy Theylookdangeroustobearoundthem. IherealowhummingnoisewhiletryingtosleepandIcantfunctionasInormallycouldbeforeduring theday. 11)n/a DateTabulated:March31,2009: #63 11) nochanges #64 12) nochange. DateTabulated:April5,2009: #65 09)[other]Increasedbloodpressuremedication. 10)[qualityoflifealtered]Tobringyouuptospeed,Iown200acresofprimefarmlandwhichis completysurroundedbyturbines.Atlastcountwehad37redflashinglights,disturbingnoise.AM/FM interferenceandshadowflickeronsunnydays. Myanxietyandstressismainlycausedbythefactthatwedontknowwhatthelongtermhealtheffects willbe,ifany.WhenIreadaboutthehealthproblemsIworryaboutthevalueofmyfarmwhichismy retirementfund. Itsinterestingtonotethatthelawyerfor[windcompany]attheOMBhearingwithourWAGgroup,is nowfightingtokeepwindmillsawayfromherhomeat[town].
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Iavereadandkeptallyourlettersandpresentationsonthesubject.Keepupthegoodwork! 11)Noneatthepresenttime. #66 08) notsofar,thewindmillsjuststartedup. 09) noiseissue nightskyisfullofflashingredlights visibilityofareawiththedensityofwindmills #67 08)[healthaffected]notsure 09)[other]BeentwicetotheDr.withearproblemsJuneandOct,2008,noresults.Dr.couldntfind anythingwrong. 11)n/a #68 10)Itcausesmeillfeelingstocontinuallyhavetolookouteachwindowofmyhometoseespinning towers.AtnightthecontinuedflashinglightsinvadeaoncePeacefulSky. IndustrialEnergyProjectsbelongonindustrialzonedland. #69 10)[qualityoflifealtered]Weboughtthispropertytobeawayfromthenoiseofthecityandroadtraffic nowallIhearisthewindmills.Ilovetobeoutside,walking,huntinginourbush.NowallIhearisthe windmills.Peaceandquitenolongerexists.Therearofourhouseisallwindows,atnightallyouseeis thewarninglights.Itisdrivingmecrazy.Wehadnosayinthemillsbecausewewerentgettingone. Thepersonsthatgotthemgetpaidanddontlivenearthem.Imsureourpropertyvaluehaswent downbecauseofthem.ThissummerwillbethefirsttimewecanlaybyourpoolandImsuretheywill driveme. #70 09)[other][hearingproblems]notsure [migraines]notsurebadheadache 11)n/a,NoPets. #71 10)[qualityoflifealtered]Ifthesesymptomsarecausedbytheturbines,myqualityoflifeiseffected. Thewindmillsareadistractionwhenyourtryingtokeepyoureyesontheroad.Alsotheredlightson everyotheroneflashingatnightareasurespoilerinthenicecountryside. #72 10)[qualityoflifealtered]Theconstantnoiseislikeanalarmclockgoingoffallthetimeandatsunset theflickercanmakemedizzy.
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11)N/A #73 9)[other]ItalkedtoaClinicDr.,buthewasntconcerned. Thewindmillsareverynoisywhenwehaveastrongwind.Whenthesuncomesupwehaveashadow thatmakeslikethelightsaregoingoffandoninthehouse. 10) [qualityoflifealtered]No. DateTabulated:April15,2009: #74 8)[healthaffected]maybe,buthowcanyoupinpointitatthewindmills. 9)[Other]joints+musclesoreness. [Doctor]Yes,butIneveraskedifitwouldhaveanythingtodowiththewindmills.Ihavehadnotests done. 8)[healthaffected]Iamanatureperson,andIfindsincethewindtowershavecomehere,thereis hardlyanywildlife,mybirdpopulationhasprettymuchdeminished.Ialsolikepeaceandquitewhich hasbeenlost,becauseofthenoiseoftheturbines.Ifeeltiredallthetimeandmymusclesandjoints aresoreandIfeelachyallthetime. 9)[Other]doghavingproblemswithhisears,vetcallsitswimmersear,butwedonttakehim swimming,orbathhimespeciallyinthewinter. #75 8)[healthaffected]Maybedonotknowhowyoucansayforsure. 9)[other][other]itchyEARS 10)[qualityoflifealtered]Ialwaysfeeltired.Idonotliketoheartheturbines.Peaceandquithasbeen lost.Idonotknowwhatmakesmyearitchbyitisveryirating. 11)Do[g]hasproblemswithears.VetsaysitisswimmersEARbutwedonottakehimswimming. #76 05)[windfarmnearproperty?]Nonewespendtimeneartownx. 8)[healthaltered]Whenweareintheareayes.No,asweleavetheareathesymptonsvanish. #77 9)[other]spatialinfringement. 10)[qualityoflifealtered]Thewindturbinesareacrosstheroadfromthepropertyandoneisindirect linewithmydriveway.EverytimeIgooutthelaneIlookrightattheturbine. Myhomehaslargefrontwindowswithapastoralview.Nowitisfullofwindturbines.Inowhaveto keepthecurtainspulledtoavoidlookingatthem.Ifindthecontinuousturningofthebladesquite disconcerting.Atnighttheoncedarkskyisnowfilledwithblinkingredlightssoagainrequiringthe blindtobeclosed,definitlyaffectingmylife.Iamawayfor5monthsinthewintercomingbackinearly
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Aprilsohavenothadthefullexposuretotheturbines.ThesewindturbinesaretheonlyonesIhave seenthatarebuiltinsuchcloseproximitytohomes. Itisequallydisturbingtoknowthatourpoliticiansandsocalledleadershavesuchblatantdisregard forindividuallives.Thisisalsoapplicabletosocalledneighbours. Thankyouforalltheworkthatisbeingdonetoensureamoreregulatedandhumanesystem. DateTabulated:May20,2009: #78 9)[other][Doctor]Discussedsymptomswithdoctortwice.Atthispointwewillfurthermonitormy symptomsanddiscusspossibleactions(tests,etc.) 10)[qualityoflifealtered]Thispreviouslypeaceful/quietareawastobeourretirementhome.Weare nowconsideringchangingourplans.Anyfurtherimprovementtothispropertyisonhold. Dependingonwinddirectionthereisaloudpulsating,intrusiveswooshingnoise.Iseemtosensea vibrationintheairandattimesIseemtosensethechanginairpressure(likedescendinginanairplane.) Ispend80%ofmytimein[turbinetownx]and20%in[towny].Whenin[towny]Isleepbetter,less headachesandmorerelaxed. 11)N/A #79 9)[other][doctor]NoIdonotyetlivefulltimeatthisaddress.IfIwerepermanentlyhere,Imightfind thesymptomssevereenoughtoseekmedicalhelp. 10)[qualityoflifealtered]Thepeaceandquietofthispotentialretirementhomehasbeen compromised.Thenoiseattimesisintrusiveandimpossibletoignore.Iamalsoconcernedaboutlong termexposuretolowfrequencyvibrations;asaresult,ourplanstoretirehereareonholdandmay needtochange. #80 9)[other]Nausea,soundliketomtom,sharpknifelikepaininmuscles,twitchinginskeletalmusclesand aroundeyes,hypertension(168/80) [doctor]Yes.Iwillbefollowingupwithhearingtestsat[university]whichwillbecomparedwithsuch testsdoneattheTorontoHearingSocietyfacility.MRItestisscheduledforMay. 10)[qualityoflifealtered]Inordertoaccommodateaconditiondiagnosedasfibromyalgia,Isoldafour levelhouseinTorontoandputalltheproceedsintobuildingaonelevelhousewhichwouldhandle wheelchairliving.Mynewhousejustwestof[townx]mademydailyactivitiesdoableandmyhealth startedtoimprove. When[windcompany]startedbuildingindustrialwindturbinesIwasperturbedandstressedbythe presenceofthesebehemothsandtheeffecttheywouldhaveinthismajormigratorybirdcorridor,not thinkingtheywouldaffectmylife. WhileIwasdistressedbythesightofthefirstphaseofturbineswhichweremorethanthreekmfrom myhouse,itwastheconnectionofthelastsixturbineserectedinasemicirclearoundmyhousethat broughtonsymptomswhichIhadneverhadbeforeandwhichexacerbatedthehypertension.
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SonowIamresearchingwaysofregainingsomeofmyhealthagainalthoughthehyperthyroid, diabetes,scleroderma,fibromyalgiaconditionscontinue. 11)Nopetsorlivestockbutanecdotallyhaveseenthattundraswansnolongerfeedinfieldswhichhave industrialwindturbinesontheirmigrationnorthinthespring. [comment]Thesearetheindustrialwindturbinesaroundmyhouse.A&Careabout600maway,Bis 700mandDis800m.[away]Eis1.9km.[away]Gis2.2km.[away]Fis1.9km.[away] #81 8)[healthaffected]Yesbutwecantproveit. 9)[other]sorejoints&sorebackofhands,memoryloss. 10)[qualityoflifealtered]duetohealthproblems. #82 8)[healthaffected]Yesbutwecantproveit. 9)[other]Jointspainful,soresonhead. [doctor]Yesregardingsoresonheadalltheygavewasmedicatedsalve. 10)[qualityoflifealtered]Yes,theabovehealthproblems. 11)[pets/livestock]Wearecow/calfproducers.Wefeelourcattlearemorehighstrung.Ourcalving patterniseffectedwegetcalvesthennocalvesforacoupleofweeksusuallywhenwearecalving, oncewestartwegetacalf/day. Lastfalltheearthwormshundredsofthemwereontopofthegravelandontopofthecementin themorningwhenwesawthemtheyweredead. #83 9)[other]nausea,musclepain,irratability 10)[qualityoflifealtered]Toavoidmorningflickermusthaveblindsoravoidroomsuntilitpasses. Whenwarmweatherarrivesnoisefromturbineswilllimitopeningofwindowsespeciallyatnightfor sleeping. WillnotenjoyeveningsoutofdoorsondecksduetoalltheRedFlashinglightsandnoise. 11)N/A #84 9)[other]irratability 10)[qualityoflifealtered]cantbeoutsideanylengthoftimeduetonoiseandinamtheFlicker.Red flashinglightsatnightmakeitimpossibletositoutsideforlongatnight.Wontbeabletoopen windowsatnightwhenwarmweathercomesduetonoise. 11)N/A #85 9)[other]enjoymentofmyproperty 10)[qualityoflifealtered]>worryabouthousevalue >cantgooutsidenoise
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>everywindowIlookoutIseewindturbines >flickerissuesatcertaintimesofdayonhousewallsinside&reflectionsonwindows. >thosethingshavegreatlydisturbedmysettingandhowIwasusetofunctioningforthelast25years atmyhome. 11)>nolongerseewildgeeseorwildturkeyinthefield? #86 8)[healthaffected]Iamseverelylimitedinanyphysicalworkmanagingbiosolidsapplicationcompany, butsufferconstantlyfrommusclecramppain. 9)[other]developedParkinsonsdisease2yearsago [doctor]drugsformigraines,12SinnametcapsulesforParkinsons,4tabsComtan,cost$4000year,no drugplan,poorwritingduetolossoffinemotorskills. 10)[qualityoflifealtered]Wehearwindnoisefromturbineseveryeveningwhilesittingonourdeck. Thesetbacksare800m,1100m,2000m,1000m,1500m,2000m. Atnightsweheartheminourbedrooma17yearoldhomewithR2000standards. SeveretremblingwithRighthandandfoot,peoplethinkIamdrunkwhenintown,duetosomeparalysis onrightside.EvenharassedbyOPP..[illegible]drunk. 11))[pets/livestock]Wekeepabout20nannygoats,forthepast20monthstheyhavehadabortions, notasinglekidwasbornalive,allabortedbeforeterm,othersdiedwithin3hoursofbirth. #87 [disturbedbywindturbinetransformer] 9)[other][headaches]moderatetosevere,dailyoccurance [tinnitus]occasionally3or4timespermonth [sleepdisturbance]almostnightly [doctor]CTscan,MRI,visittoneurologist,painmanagementclinic,echocardiogram.Alltestsnegative, itsnotme,isdoctorsconclusion.Painmanagementclinicdoctoragreedthatbasedonmychartthe transformerisprobablytheproblemsincewhenIleavehomesymptomsdisapate. 10)[lifeaffected]Itisveryhardtoworkwhenyouhaveadailyheadachewhichvariesfrommoderateto severe.Ithasntbeenlessthanslightheadacheinapproximately18months.Alwaystired.Ringingin earssometimesahighpitchedsqueallastingforupto10minutesatatime.Bodyachesonawakening forlastcoupleofmonths SevereHeadache,Paintothepointthatasingleshakeofmyheadwillresultinvomiting.Itakeno medicationsincemydoctortriesmanydifferentonesandalltheywoulddoismakemesick,didnot helptheheadache. Listofdrugsforheadachethatdidntwork,Tramacet,Tylenol3w.codeine,ApoNortriptylene,Apo Propanolol,Dilavdil,ApoHydroxyzine,ApoNaproxen,Endocet Comparedtothisissuehavingmylegbrokenintwoplaceswasapicnic! 11)None. #88 9)[other]Havenofamilydoctor.WenttoemergcurrentlyawaitingaCTscan.
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10)[qualityoflifealtered]Constantnoise,constantheadaches.Sleepdisturbancesincethewindtowers havestarted. Wehaverecentlyputa500additiononourhomewithlargewindowsallaround.Notonlyweget flickeringfromthetowerswecannotopenanywindowsduetotheconstantnoiseoftheblades. Myoccupationisabookkeeper.Theseconstantheadachesareaffectingmyconcentration,especially workingwithnumbers.Iworkfrommyhome.Isimplycannotaffordtobeinillhealth. Icannolongersitonmybackporchenjoyingthebeautifulsunsets.Thiswassorelaxingtome.Nowall Iseeisflickeringbladesandblindingredlights.Thesunsetshavedisappearedintomoneyhungry pocketsofourgovernment. Thisareawasonceknownashavingthemostbeautifulsunsetsintheworld,nowgone! Inowamaprisonerinmyownhomeof23years. ThisisnotthefutureIwanted!ThatiswhyIboughtthisproperty23yearsago.NowIamgoingtosell andstartalloveragain.Extremelydepressing! 11)Myhorsesarenervousofthenoiseanddonotfocusonwhattheyaredoing.Insteadtheywatch thewindmillsmakingthisadangerwhenridingortrainingthem.Mydogsandcatswanttostayinthe housemorenow.Thisisveryunusualforthem. #89 9)[other]Icurrentlyhavenofamilydoctor. 10)[qualityoflifealtered]Themeasurementofonesqualityoflifeissomethingdifficulttoqualify.That beingsaid,IknowwhatmylifewaslikebeforethetowerswentupandIknowwhatitislikenow.Aside fromtheaforementionedhealthconcernstherearemanyotherfactorsthatareofconcernformyself.I havespentmanyyearslivingonthispropertyandmakingimprovementtoit.Theseimprovements werecompatablewiththeruralareainwhichIamlocated.NowIcannotenjoyquietevenings(turbine noise),beautifulsunsets(turbinesflashingonhorizons67canbeviewedfrommyplace)andstarfilled nights(brightandflashinglightsineverydirection). Thesethingsmaynotseemimportanttothosewhodontlivehere,buttheyareimportanttomeand youjustcantputpricesonthat.Myvariouslevelsofgovthasdessertedmeandignoremyconcerns. ThisisnotthefutureIhadplannedwhenIinvestedmyenergy,timeandmoneyinthisplace.Ichoose tolivehereforwhatitwas,notwhatithasbecome.Theadditionofthiswindprojecthasupsetthe balanceofthisareaandwill,withoutadoubt,drivemefromthisarea.Thiswillhappenwithgreat financiallosstomyfamilyandthethoughtofstartingoverelsewhereisalmostintolerable,toomuchof mehasgoneintothismyhome.Addthistothehealthconcernsandwearelookingatadisasterin thewaiting. 11)Ihavenoticedthatthehorsesarefarmorenervousandmoreeasilyspooked.Mydogsattimeswill notleavethehouseandareactingveryoutofcharacterattimes. DateTabulated:June7,2009: #90 8)[healthaffected]Yes,Ifindmyselfveryeasilyirritated.Everywindowinourhomehasatleast10or morewindmills. 9)[hearingproblems]GoodthingIamdeaf.
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10)[qualityoflifealtered]Peoplewhoweregoodneighboursarenowlookingawayanddontwantto talkanymoreiftheyhavewindmillsorareinfavor.Ourbeautifulveiwisnowgoneasfrommyback deckIcancount72windmills.Mypropertyvalueshavegonedownthedrainbyaround$100,000. Mostoftheownersofthelandownerswithturbinesonthefarmdonotlivearoundhere.Theylive manymilesaway. 11)Mydoggetsveryupsetwhenanyonecomestothedoor. #91 9)[doctor]AsofthistimeIdonothaveanyphysicalsymptoms 10)[qualityoflifealtered]Thepresentgovt.hasanagendatopromotethesemillseventhoughtheyare unrealableasasteadysourceofpower&willonlyeveramounttoaverysmallpercentageofthepower reqdonthegrid.Iliveonthenorthlimitofthe[windproject]andsofarIamfortunatetobeasfar awayfromtheturbinesasIam.However,landoptionshavebeenaquiredin[S.township]andIwillnot fairaswellshouldtheygoaheadthere. Iknowmypropertyvaluehasbeenreducedtosomedegreeanditisaconstantworrywheretheywill relocatetonext. Withregardstonoise,ifthewindisblowingtowardsourresidencetheycanbeheardevenatakm (3300)away.(Notinsidethehouse)Atnighttheskyisfilledwithblinkingredlightswhichissomething elsetocontendwith.TheabovearesomeofmyconcernswhichIbelievecontributetoincreasedstress &anxiety. 11)Nopetsorlivestock #92 9)[hearingproblems]rightearonly [othersymptoms]toneschangeinhearing,poppingexcessively [doctor]Yes,Mymigranesandpoppingofearsandfatigue.Hearingtests.Mytxtreatmenthigher enricheddietforears,migranes.Migranerelieveadvil. 10)10)[qualityoflifealtered]Peoplewhoweregoodneighboursarenowlookingawayanddontwant totalkanymoreiftheyhavewindmillsorareinfavor.Ourbeautifulveiwisnowgoneasfrommyback deckIcancount72windmills.Mypropertyvalueshavegonedownthedrainbyaround$100,000. Mostoftheownersofthelandownerswithturbinesonthefarmdonotlivearoundhere.Theylive manymilesaway. Mylifehasbeenalteredslightly.WhenIgooutsidethereuglytolookat,whenwindisstrongmy symptomsarestrongaswellbutinthelongrun,thewindmillshaventalteredmylifesignificantly. Windmillsarethefuture,whetherIlikethemornot,IamonepersonIliveforchange!DoIwantmore aroundwhereIchoosetolive,theanswerwillbeno.DoIplantoliveherelong?NOInoticed behaviourchangesinmyanimals,yes,mydogsandhorsesshaketheirearsalotbutdoIhavetesting andevidencetobackupmytheory?NO! #93 5)[windfarmnearproperty]ThisoccurredwhenIvisitedahomeinthe[windproject]project 7)[howlonglivingatproperty]N/Awasavisitonly. 9)[other]painbelowmyrightear,wheremyjawboneendsaftervisitinginthishomefor4hours.The paindisappearedafterIleftthishomeandreturnedtomyownresidence.
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#94 9)[doctor]notyet. 10)[qualityoflifealtered]Cannotsitoutsideanymorebecausethenoise.Havetosleepinsummerwith thewindowsclosed. 11)Wehaveacatwhonolongerwantstogooutsidesincewehavetheturbines. #95 10)[qualityoflifealtered]TheprevailingwindisfromtheWestandwearedownwindofaclusterof windturbineswhichgeneratealotofnoise,whensleepingwiththewindowsopen.Itisbeingheardin thebedroom. 11)Ourcatstaysnowmoreinside. #96 8)[healthaffected]Stress. 9)[symptoms]Ihaveapreexistingmedicalcondition.Thereforethisquestioncannotbeanswered accurately. 10)Noise&radiointerferencedevaluedourproperty Attimes:Noisefromtheturbinesisveryanoying.Attimessoundslikewearelivingrightnexttoan airport.Canevenhearthemattimeswhenallourwindowsareclosed Radiointerferenceisanissueaswell.Canhearthebladesturning(static)throughourradio Also,theyareunsightly.Mayhaveaffectedourpropertyvalue. 11)Yes,mytherapydogisreallyapprehensivetogooutsideatnight(todoherbusiness)whenthe turbinesaresonoisy. #97 8)[healthaffected]Alittlestressed 10)[qualityoflifealtered]Somewhat.Noisefromthebladesturning.Radiointerference.Also,may affectourpropertyvalue. 11)Attimes:Noisefromthebladesstressesourdog. #98 10)[qualityoflifealtered]Theflickeringbothersuswhenwesitinoursunroomordeckintheafternoon. Thenoiseisequallydistrubingespeciallyatnightsometimeswehavetocloseourwindows. #99 8)[healthaltered]Yes,theremaybeaconnection 9)[doctor]MentionedtomyDoctoroutsideofoffice,havenotmadeanappointment.Iamvery healthy,thin,athleticandexerciseoften. 10)[qualityoflifealtered]PriortotheinstallationIwasalwaysahighenergy,upbeatpersonwhoslept well.Lateinthefallof2008,mywifeandIstartedexperiencingheartpalpitationswhentryingtosleep. Wecanbothhearourpulseinourears.Weneverconnectedthistoturbinesuntilnow.Iamless
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energetic,lackinginambition,moremoodyandlessoptimistic.Mywholestateofmindhaschanged.It hasimpactedmywork&homelife.Icannotseeorheartheturbinesfrommyhome.Thesymptoms wereworseinthefallandwinterandbetterinthespring.Ifoursymptomsincreasenextfallandwinter wewillknowitislinkedtotheturbinesandwindspeed/direction. 11)Nopetsorlivestock. #100 8)[healthaltered]possibly,butuncertain 9)[doctor]No.IhavenoticedthatIhaveexperiencedheartpalpitationsorincreasedpulse,sometimes duringthedayandsometimeswhilerestingthroughthenight,whichhascausedsomedisturbanceto mysleep.Iamnotsureifthesearelinkedtotherecentstartupofthenearbywindturbines,butI believeIhavebeenexperiencingthesesymptomsoverthepast68months. 10)[qualityofqualityoflifealtered]possibly,ifwhatIhaveexperiencedisinfactlinkedtotheoperation oftheturbines DateTabulated:July10,2009: #101 9)Mydoctordoesnotunderstandthesituation. 10)[approacheddoctor]Mydoctordoesnothaveanyinformationonthesymptoms.Ibelievemy qualityoflifehasdeterioratedashavemypropertyvalues. 11)MydogsseemtobemoreclingytowardsmeandseemtooverreactwhenIreturnafterbeingaway forseveralhours. #102 10)[qualityoflifealtered]Somedaysitslikecampingattheendofanairport. 11)Deerandturkeysmovedoutofarea. #103 9)[other]annoyedatvisualsightaswellashearingthenoisegenerated. 10)[lifealtered]Wasexpectingtoenjoypeaceandtranquility,notbeingintrudeduponbythemultitude ofturbines. #104 10)[qualityoflifealtered]IresentthefactthatWAG[windactiongroup]hasinterferedwithmyprivacy bysubmittingthisinmymailbox.IrefusetolistenoracknowledgeWAG;sunderhandedmethods. #105 10)[qualityoflifealtered]IamdisgustedwiththeattemptsofWAGtotryandbrainwashresidents.Iam sureifyoucheckedyouwillfindthesepeople(WAG)tobelessthantruthfulandverybitter.Ihave dealtwiththesepeopleandIamgladNOTtocallthemfriends. 11)Ihavelivestock,noproblems.
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#106 10)[qualityoflifealtered]IcannotgoadaywithoutthinkingaboutWindTurbines.Theyareeverywhere youlook,noisy,lightsflashing. DoestheWindFarmeffectourfamiliesHealth.Howlongdoesittake1year/5years/10years. Idonotknowexactlyhowmuchvalueourhousehaslost.40/50/60THOUSANDMAYBE? Ifyouraiseafamilytoday,Howlongdoesittaketosave60THOUSANDDOLLARS.Ibelievewelostthat. OnethingthatcouldmakemattersworseistheideathatmytaxDollarsmightbesubsidizingaWind Project. Thanksforyourefforts. #107 11) Biggestfactoristhenoise. UnabletosleepwithwindowsopenatnightandImapoorsleeperundergoodconditions.Findwhen ImoutsidegardeningorreadingtheconstentnoisefromthebladesturningveryirritatingandIfindI haveapressureinmyearsthatwasnttherepriortothelastfewmonths. DateTabulated:July20,2009: #108 6)[nearestturbinetoproperty]Thereisatleastoneoneachcornerofmyhome(seemapattached) Nearestis481.8meters 9)[other]Digestiveproblems/chronicupsetstomach 9),10)and11)Hello,mynameis[homeowner]andIhadaDream. Iknewinmyearly20sthatIwantedtomovenorthandbuildmydreamhome.Iwasbornandraisedin theCity,butundeniablyacountryboyatheart.IworkedwithmyFatherwhowasaCarpenterbytrade formostofmylife,andInaturallyfollowedinhisfootsteps.Thisgavemetheskillsetandknowledge requiredtobeabletoonedayrealizemyDream. Itwasthelate1990sandmeinmyearly30s,Iwasfinanciallyreadyandbeganlookingfortheperfect spot.Iwouldneedtobeclosetothecitytocommuteforwork,butfarenoughtoenjoytheCountry LivinglifestylethatIhadbeendreamingoffor10+Yearsnow.MysearchtookmealloverNorthern Ontarioandwasa3yearprocess. Finallyin2001Ifoundit!!A1AcreCornerlotLocatedintheTownshipof[township].Thenextstepwas togothrutheprocessofobtainingBuildingPermits,anddesigningmyhometotheTownshipsapproval. Foranyonethathasgonethruthis,theywilltellyouthatitisalengthyandsometimesfrustrating process,butworththerewardintheend(oratleastsupposetobe).In2002Istartedconstructionon myoutbuilding(barn),andin2004myhome. Itwas2005whenIfirstcaughtaglimpseofphase1.Iwasonmywayhomefromworkandsawthese massivewindmillsbeingerected.Myfirstthoughtwaswhattheheckisgoingonhere?andmy thoughtsafterthatIcannotmentionisthisletter.Ibeganmakinginquiries,andcametofindoutthat [township]Townshiphadbecomethenewhomeofa[windcompany]WindFarm. Ihad,andstillhaveahardtimeunderstandinghowthiscouldhavehappenedwithoutmeknowing. AfterspeakingwiththeTownshipandaskingthisveryquestion,theyinformedmethattheResidentsof [township]wereindeednotified,unfortunatelyformethemeansofnotificationwerenot(inmy opinion)appropriate.
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Thenotificationprocessconsistedof: 1.)AnoticewaspostedontheTownshipWebsite. **Atthattimeandupuntil1Monthago,Ididnothaveinternetaccessatmyhomenorowna Computer. 2)NoticeswerepostedintheLocalNewspaper. **Iwasworkingfulltimeandbuildingahomeonmyown,Ididnthavetimetoreadthepaper. 3)AnoticewasintheTownshipNewsletterthatcomesinthemailwithyourPropertyTaxBill. **Withalltheadvertisements,flyers,pamphlets,etcthatcomeinthemailthesedays,itishardto keepup.Iamsurethatmanypeoplearelikeme,theyopenitup(whateveritmaybe)takeoutthebill andrecycletherest. Atnopointintimewasthereeveranoticeorlettersenttomyhome,itwasassumedthatIwouldcome acrossoneofthesemethodsofnotification.IfeelthatthiswasverypresumptuousoftheTownshipand [windcompany],thisinformationSHOULDhavebeensharedwithresidentsviaDirectmail,notleftto thepossibilitythatonemightcomeacrossit. SohereIam,notevenhalfwaythrubuildingmyhomeandnowIhavethesewindmillsalmost,butnot quite,inmybackyard.AftermuchsoulsearchingIdecidetoforgeahead,blockouttheimagesandI concentrateonthethingsthatremindmeofwhyIfellinlovewiththisland.DifficultasitisImanage nottolosesightofMyDream. Inearly2006,comesthenewsofphase2Theyarenotdoneyet!Andthistimetheywillberightinmy backyard,frontyardandtobothsidesofmyhouse.Iamsurrounded. Nowthewindmillsinphaseonehavebeenupandoperationalforapproximately1yearandresidents havehadanupcloseandpersonalexperience.Theyhavequicklycometorealizethattheyarenotall theywerecrackeduptobe. AfterattendingtheTownshipandplanningmeetingsforphasetwo,therewasdefinitelynotapositive reactiontothenewsofmorenoisemakersmovingintoTown.Residentsmanagedtoputupenoughof afighttohaltitforashortperiodoftime,butitisverydifficulttofightaTownshipthatwantsthe Revenuethatcomesfromallowingthistypeofproject,andaCorporationthesizeof[windcompany]. Theofferistoogood,theCorporationistoostrong,andeventuallyPoliticsandMoneywinoutover Residentswishes.AmoderndayDavidandGoliath..Thegiant(s)winagain. InDecember2008phasetwowasturnedon,sincethenIhavenotsleptthruthenight.Ihavehadtogo totheDoctorandhavesleepingpillsprescribedsothatIcangettosleep,butIaminevitablyawakened eachnight. Myqualityoflifeisandhasbeenaffected,Inolongerlookforwardtocominghome.Igetabetternight sleepinthecity(gofigure)andwillspendsomenightsthere,butwhyshouldIberunoutofmyhome? Summerisnowuponus,Ihavealwayslookedforwardtothistimeofyear.Myhomewasbuiltwith summerasthefocus,thepositioningonmyproperty,locationofwindows,alldesignedtoenjoyhaving mywindowsopenallsummerlong,anduseMotherNaturesairconditioning.ForthisreasonIdonot haveA/Cinmyhome(manypeopleoutheredont..itis(was)notnecessary).NowthewindthatIlook soforwardtoeachsummerhasbecomemyenemy. Ihavebecomeintimatelyawareofthenegativeeffectsinvolvedwithlivinginawindfarm.Itspretty sadthatIhavetoputmyT.VonthenaturechannelandclosemywindowsanddoorstohearNature whenIliveinthemiddleoftheCountry! ThemoreIknow,theworsethescenariois.IliveinthemiddleofwhatsoundslikeanAirportonly worse,atleastifIlivednexttotheairportIwouldgetabreakevery30seconds,andhaveNoFlytimes soIcouldsleep.Betweentheconstantwhooshingthatechoesthrutheskies24/7,andthehumming
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soundthatisomittedfromthemechanicsoftheturbine24/7,Ihavegonefrombeingaveryeasygoing, relaxedpersontostrugglingonadailybasiswithanythingfromstresstodepressiontoanxiety.I attemptedseeingamassgaetherapistandchiropracotortohelprelievethetension,butthisprovedto onlybeatemporaryfix,andwasquitecostly,soIhadtostopgoing.NottomentiontheotherHealth relatedissuesthatarenowbecomingadailystruggle.Ihaveheadachesatleasteveryotherday;anda constantringinginmyears,Ihavehad2earinfectionsinthecourseofa3monthperiod,and occasionallysuffermildhearingloss.Iexperiencedigestiveproblems,andanupsetstomachafter almosteverymealwhichwilllastanywherefromafewhourstodays.Ihavegonefrombeingahealthy personthathadtovisitthedoctoronce,maybetwiceayear(oneofthesevisitsbeingaregular checkup)tohavingallthesesymptomshappenatonce,andpersistformonthsonend.Itisallalittletoo coincidental,dontyouthink?Evengueststomyhomeexperiencesimilarsymptomswhentheystayfor morethanaday. Ilayawakeatnightandtryingtofigureoutwhythishashappened.Ihavecomeheretorealizewhat hasbeenmydreamforover20years,andithasturnedintowhatwouldbeanighmareifIcouldsleep. WheredoIgofromhere?Iamnotonlyfinanciallyboundtomyhome,butemotionallytorn.AsI considermyoptions(noneofthemgood)Icry. TheIronicthingaboutitisIamnotevendoneyet.Justtoaddalittleinsulttoinjury,Ihavetonow finishmydreamsothatIcanwalkawayfromitforthesakeofmyhealth. WhywastherenotaproperinvestigationdoneintoPotentialHealthRisksBEFOREputtingthesein peoplesbackyards.Thereis/wassomuchresearchavailablefromexistingwindfarmsaroundthe world,noneofitwastakenintoconsideration.Haditbeen,theywouldnotbesoclosetoresidences. Therequiredsetbackinphaseonewas400meters,andwasincreasedto450forphase2.Thisiscrazy, theProvincialGovernmentisnowProposingasetbackof1500metersfromaresidence,withawind farmofthissize,andanoisestudyisrequiredpriortoinstallation.Ihaveatotalof9turbines surroundingme,onall4cornersofmyproperty,1.@481.8M2.@563.93.@576.2and4.@619.6and beside#2isanotherone@700.5.Theremaining4didnothavedistancereadingsavailableatthe Townshipoffice,butarenottoofarfromthe5listedhere.Needlesstosay,Iamgettingitfromevery end!Icannotgoontomypropertyanytimeofthenightordayeveragainandexperiencethepeaceful serenity,andsoundsofnaturethatmademefallinlovewiththisplace,andwanttobuildmydream homehere. MygoalwiththisletteristobringawarenesstotheissuethatIandmanyothersaredealingwith.For thosethatdontliveinthemiddleofawindfarm,butmerelydrivethruonceinawhile,mysituation wouldbehardtounderstand.Itisquiteanawetoseefortheoccasionalpasserby,butthereisfar moretothisthanmeetstheeye. Forthelandownersthathaveagreedtohavetheseturbinesontheirproperty,Iwouldbecuriousto know,howmuchwasmyDreamworth?Becauseitisworthlesstomenow.Andwhatis[wind company]and[township]Townshippreparedtodo? Thankyou, [homeowner] #109 6)[howfarareturbines]481.8metersTotalof9surround 9)[othersymptoms]Nausea,Dizzy(occasional)Digestion [approacheddoctor]No,symtomsstopwhenIreturnhome. 10)Itisdifficultwhenyouwanttovisityourlovedones,however,youknowthatyouaregoingtoan environmentthatwillcauseyouharm.Notachoiceanyoneshouldhavetomake!
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Essentially,thewindenergyindustryisforcingpeopletostayawayfromtheirfamiliesandlovedones, whichisunacceptable! #110 8)[healthaffected]yes,(mostlymentalhealth 9)[othersymptoms]cannotdealwithnoise 10)[qualityoflifealtered]cannotenjoytheoutdoorsandsoundsofnaturebecauseofnoise hesitatetoinvitefriendsover feelupsetthatwebuiltouramazingenergyefficientICFhomeinanareafullofhorriblenoisepollution. feelviolated upsetthatmylonelyelderlymothercametolivewithustohaveahappierlifebutnowhasvertigo(we havenotmentionedtoherthepossiblecorrelationtowindmills.) feellikeweshouldhaveknownbetter! wetrustedtownshipand[windcompany] #111 9)[approacheddoctor]yes,fortinnituspending 10)[qualityoflife]donotfeeldesiretoimproveourhouse(finishworkstarted) donotenjoyoutdoorexercisewhenwindyandnoisefromwindmills #112 9)[othersymptoms)vertigo [approacheddoctor]yesforvertigotakemedication shesneverhadthisbefore. 10)[lifealtered]becauseofvertigo*wearelookingafter[mother]anddonotwishtogiveherwindmill details. DateTabulated:September11,2009: #113 YoungChildFormcompletedbyparent 9)[headaches,palpitations]tooyoungtodescribe. [hearingproblems]Wearehavinghearingrechecked.FamilyDr.foundswelling,excessivewax. [sleepdisturbance]sleepsbutdoesnotseemrested. [approacheddoctor]FamilyDr.[docsname]suggestedhearingtest,documentedvisit,foundnoissues apparentdoesnothaveknowledgeofWTSbuthasheardsomecommentsfromlocalpublichealth. 12) [lifealtered]Ifeelbothmychildrenaredifferentintheirbehaviourtwohappy,well behavedchildrenhavebecomeirritableandunreasonablew/tempersandaggitation remindsmeofanovertiredorhungrychild.Thisiscompoundedbythefactthatmy husbandandIareaffectedandsleepdeprivedandIimaginehavelowerpatience,
toleranceandareirritablealso.[Childsname]describesbeesinhisearsIbelieve ringingringingfromW.T.s.[windturbines]
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#114 YoungChildFormcompletedbyparent 9)[headaches,palpitations]tooyoungtodescribe. [stress,anxiety,tinnitus]slapshisheadsometimes [sleepdisturbance]sleepsbutdoesnotseemrested.Veryirritable/completechangeinpersonality. [approacheddoctor]FamilyDr.[doctorsname]documentedvisit,foundnoissuesapparentdoesnot haveknowledgeofWTSbuthasheardsomecommentsfromlocalpublichealthconfusedbyvomiting withoutcoughbutsaidsomechildrenwithlargetonsilsandmucuscancausevomiting. 10)[lifealtered]Ifeelbothmychildrenaredifferentintheirbehaviourtwohappy,wellbehaved childrenhavebecomeirritableandunreasonablew/tempersandaggitationremindsmeofan overtiredorhungrychild.ThisiscompoundedbythefactthatmyhusbandandIareaffectedandsleep deprivedandIimaginehavelowerpatience,toleranceandareirritablealso.[childsname]vomits sometimesfornoreasonseemstohavemotionsicknesswhichIthinkisfromwindturbines. #115 9)[other]Flashinglights(irritation),keptwakingup. #116 9)[approacheddoctor]Yes,1)hearttests2)CTscanruledoutstrokeandortumours. 10)[lifealtered]Noenergyduetolackofsleep depressionandirritability #117 9)[othersymptoms]rapidheartbeat,shallowbreathing,overallsensationofbeingpressurizedasifI couldexplodeaggravateddigestiveproblems,cannotrelax. 10)[lifealtered]cannotsellproperty.Municipalvalue@$258,000listed@$239,000nobodyhas viewed. theothernightIwokeupbecauseofaveryloud,insistentpoundinginmyears,accompaniedbya headache.AsImwaking,Iwonderwherethatnoiseiscomingfrom.Iamreadytoholleratmy neighbouracrosstheroadtoturndownherradio.Ithenrealizewithconcern,thatitsme.Thatnoise ismypulseracing,makingthesamesoundthewindturbinesmake,butmuchfaster.Ifyoucanimagine thebeatofPaintitBlackbytheRollingStones,thatwouldbethespeedofmyheartbeating.Itwasa pleasantverystillnightandIwasactuallyhavingapleasantdream.Theturbineswereoperating. thishashappened4timesthatIcanremember,oncewhileawake.IfindifIchangeposition,the poundingsensationgoesaway. allsymptomsaremorenoticablewhenImlaidoff(anannualeventlongereachyear)andinand aroundmyhouse24/7. Ihavepreviouslyattributedanyproblemstofinancialstress.Inowbelievethatstressisbeing compoundedbylowfrequencynoise. Idontwanttotakeanymedicationinordertosleep,lowbloodpressure,etc.Ifthereisaphysical ailment,Ibelieveineliminatingthesourceratherthantreatthesymptoms.
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Ijustwanttomove. completelackofenergyIhaveonadailybasis.IfeelasifIcouldsleepallday,everyday,withno incentivetodoanythingatall.Itseemsliketheseturbinesaredrainingtheenergyoutofme 11)[petsaffected]notapparent. #118 6)[nearestturbine][turbine]transformerstation 9)[palpitations]vibrations [sleepdisturbance]onmostnights [other]brokensleep,achingmuscles 10)[lifealtered]Thetransformerstationhasbeenoperatingforover3years.Wehavehadendless nightsofbrokensleep.Iwakeuptired,seemtobeanxiousallthetime.Everythingseemstoupsetme. HaveaskedMOE[MinistryofEnvironment]foraletterthatsaysthereisnoproblemwiththewindfarm sowecansellourfarmforareasonablesumbuttheywillnotgiveusonebecausethereisaproblem. ButwhenyousayfixtheproblemtoMOEtheysaythetransformersareincompliance.
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#119 6)[nearestturbine][turbine]transformerstation 10)[lifealtered]Hereisourhistory.OnApril20,2005weattendedapublicmeetingatthe[township] townshiphalltohearabouttheproposedinstallationof[windcompany]transformerstation.The membersofthecommunityaskedthetownshipcouncilnottopassthisinstallation.Ourfearswerefor noiseandhealtheffectswithsuchaanelectricalinstallationsoclosetoourhome(490)metres.Itwas passedanyway. [windcompany]installedthefirsttransformerandenergizeditonFebruary23,2006.Wearethe adjoiningpropertyowners.Forthenextfewdaysaferthatdate,weheardaloud,penetrating buzz/hum.Wewonderedwhatwasthesourceofthenoise.Gradually,werealizedthatitwasthe transformer.Itseemedtomakemorenoiseintheeveningandearlymorninghours.Thesoundwas moreextremewithanyformofwatervapourintheair,eitherrain,frost,orfog.Thenoisewasheard insideourhousewithallthedoorsandwindowsclosed.Wefoundthatwecouldnotsleepformore than30or40minutesatatime,awakeningoverandoveragaintothesoundofthetransformer. Weissuedmanypleastocounciland[windcompany]forhelp,andattendedmeetingsforoverayear. WefinallyappealedtotheMinistryoftheEnvironment,andthetransformernoisewasfoundtobein excessofthelegallimits.Finallytheyconstructedanoiseabsorbingwallandearthenberm,toppedwith trees.Thishelpeddimthenoisealittle,butitwasstilldisturbing.Wecouldnotgetawayfromthe noiseevenintherefugeofourownhome.Wefeltpressureonourears,likeanairplanetakeoff.At timestheintensityofthenoisemademyearshurtandvibrate.Wewereconstantlysleepdeprived, exhaustedandstressed.Iawakentofindmyselfwiththeblanketsovermyhead.Ibelievethisisan unconsciousactiontoprotectmyselffromtheeffectsofthenoise. TheOMBhearingtookplaceOctober2007,andtheoriginal[brand]transformerwasorderedtobe replacedwithasupposedlyquieter[brand]brand.Atthistimeasecondtransformerwasallowedtobe installed,alsoa[brand]model.Duringthistimeperiod,wecooperatedwith[company]Engineeringto donoiserecordingtestinginsideourhomes.TheMOEabatementofficerlookedatthesereportsand concludedthattheintrusivenoisewasinthelowfrequencyrange,360hz.
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ThesecondtransfromerwasenergizedinFebruary2009.Thenoiseisstillintrusive,butitisnow coupledwithapenetratingvibrationinourhomeandeveninourbodies.Itisaterriblefeeling.We havereportedourdistressmultipletimestoMOEand[windcompany]viatheirnoisereportingprotocol telephonenumber.Wehavecooperatedwith[windcompany]noise consultants[company]Engineering.Theyhavedonefourseasonaudits,firstforonetransformer,and nowforthetwoofthem.Ourdistresshasnotbeenheard,andtheirusualanswerisitsin compliance. Allofusherehavesufferedwithmanysevereheadaches,ringingears,heartpalpitationsandunending fatigue.Withthestressandanxietywesuffer,wecanhardlythinkstraightandareirritableandshort temperedwitheachother.Ournervesarefrayed.Whenwilltherebesomerelief?Williteverend? Whenwillweevergetagoodnightssleepagain? Inanefforttotryandhelpourselves,wehad[namewithheld]doanelectricalassessmentofourhouse. Hisgraphsshowedagreatdealofdirtyelectricitycoursingthroughourhome.Helikenedittolivingin amicrowave.Hestated:Thisisabadhouse,averybadhouse.Hefeltthatweweresensitizedtothe electricityandthatwascontributingtoourhealthissues. WecontactedHydroOneandtheyhaveinstalledmonitorsinourhomeontwodifferentoccasions.The firstroundoftestswereinconclusiveandwehavenotreceivedanyfeedbackfromthesecondset. Ouranguishisgreat.Wefeelbetrayed.Thereisnohelp.Thisisourhome,ourrefuge,butwecan hardlystandtobehere. [homeownersname] #120[familycollaborativeeffort#120124] 9)[headaches]severe [sleepdisturbances]severe [other]mouthfeelslikeclinchingteeth(butnot) TOTALLACKOFCONCENTRATION, heavypainfulchest,heartpounding Weightgaincantseemtoloosetheweight Youreyesfeelliketheyarebeingdugoutoftheeyesockets takesmoremedicationtodothejob,asyoudonotrespondtothemedicationthewayanormal personwould.Eg.2or3roundsofantibioticstogetoveraboutofpneumonia,(immunesystem compromised) wearoutdoorboots/shoesINTHEHOUSE,totryandhelppreventourfeetfromburninghurting severemoodswings soresandinjuriesdonothealverywell tinglinginextremities,bodyaching(alot),s [approacheddoctor]NOTE:thefamilydoctorissobusywith(shortageofdoctors)surgery,office, coveringemergencyathospitalthatunlessanotherdoctorespeakstohimaboutthefactsheappearsto notwanttoacknowledgethesymptoms.hearttestseyetestsxraysCATscansBloodtesting 10)[lifealtered]whenyoudontgetapropersleep,thenyoucantcomprehendeverythingthatisgoig onandyoucantconcentrateorremember yougetchestpains
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youaresotiredthatyoujustdontevenwanttogetupandgoingYourweightisincreasingandyou cantseemtogetitoff yourearsareconstantlyringinganditmakesithardtohear NOTE:whenwegoawayfromthefarmtheheadacheseaseup, buttohavetheeffectsofthewindturbineseaseyouneedtoleavethefarmformorethant3weeks, atleast. 11)Thecattlebecameveryaggressiveattimes,alotmoreassistedbirths,abortions,prolapses, reproductionproblems(symptomstoonumeroustomention) #121[familycollaborativeeffort#120124] 9)[other]nauseated,mouthfeelslikeclinchingteeth(butnot) gotothewashroommoreoften TOTALLACKOFCONCENTRATION,cantevenspell/addright,attimes Yourmemoryisjustnotwhatitusedtobe heavypainfulchest,heartpounding unusualbloodynoses, Youreyesfeelliketheyarebeingdugoutoftheeyesockets takesmoremedicationtocontrolsymptoms cantwalkstraight(whenturbinesarepoweringup/downquickly)equilibriumisoff,insideofear alwaysseemsitchy wearoutdoorboots/shoesINTHEHOUSE,tohelppreventourfeetfromtheburninghurtingfeel soresandinjuriesdonothealverywell(youritchy/scratching) bodyaching therearetimes(alot)whenIwouldgototownjusttosittogetawayfromtheeffectsoftheturbines (easethepressureinchest,headandears) [approacheddoctor]Hearttests, NOTE:thefamilydoctorissobusywith{shortageofdoctors)surgery,office,covering emergencyathospitalthatunlessanotherdoctorspeakstohimaboutthefactsheappearsto notwanttoacknowledgethesymptoms. 10)[lifealtered]whenyoudontgetapropersleep,youcantconcentrater yougetchestpains whenIgonearflorescentlightingorthosenewlightbulbsIgetasevereheadacheandmyeyesfeel liketheyarebingpulledout yourearsareconstantlyringing NOTE:whenwegoawayfromthefarmtheheadacheseaseup,buttohavetheeffectsofthewind turbinesyouneedtoleavethefarmformorethan3weeks,atleast,andthelongeryouarenearthe windfarmthelongerittakestohavethesymptomsstarteasingwhenyouleave. 11)[petsandlivestock]Thecattlebecameveryaggressivewhenthewindturbineswhereputtingout thepower,andtherewasanoticeableamountofotherproblems Weusedtohavecatsbutshortlyaftertheturbinesstarteduptheydisappearedwiththeoddstray onlystayingaroundforashortperiodoftime. Youexpecttohavemiceonafarm,buttheyhaveevendisappeared.
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#122[familycollaborativeeffort#120124] 9)[othersymptoms]heartpounding Lackofmemory earsitchyandringing bloodynoses,earsitchyandringing bodyjointsaching [approacheddoctor]GeneraltestingHearttests(Holtermonitor) 10)[lifealtered]whenyoudontgetapropersleep,thenyoucantcomprehendeverythingthatis goingonandyoucantconcentrateorremember, extrememoodswings atmyage,Ishouldnotbehavingchestpains severeheadacheandmyeyesfeelliketheyarebeingpulledout yourearsareconstantlyringinganditmakesithardtohear NOTE:whenwegoawayfromthefarmtheheadacheseaseup,buttohavetheeffectsofthewind turbinesyouneedtoleavethefarmformorethan3weeks,atleast. theworstthingis:IfeltIhadtomovetotallyawayfromthisareatotryandprotectmyselffrom theeffectsofthewindturbines! 13) [petsandlivestock]nocatsourcolliebecameclingy,hewouldalwaysbearound humans #123[familycollaborativeeffort#120124] 9)[othersymptoms]irritatedandagitatedveryeasily mouthfeelslikeclinchingteeth(butnot) TOTALLACKOFCONCENRATION Weightgaincantseemtoloosetheweight bodyaching, takesmoremedicinetokeepsymptomsundercontrol [approacheddoctor]Generaltestingbloodtestsxraysspecializedtesting 10)[lifealtered]whenyoudontgetapropersleep, youcantconcentrate yourearsareconstantlyringinganditmakesithardtohear NOTE:whenIgoawayfromthefarmtheheadacheseaseup ItrainedinAgricultureinOntarioinordertobeabletotakeoverwithmysisters,thefamilyfarmand nowthereisnofarmtotakeover,asthewindcompanydoesNOTappeartobetryingtoFIXthe problem theworstthingis:Ihavehadtomovetotallyawayfromthisareatotrytoprotectmyselffromthe effectsofthewindturbines. ifitisdoingsomuchdamagetoourcattlewhatisitdoingtousaspeople 11)[petsandlivestock]thecattlebecameveryaggressiveattimes,
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alotmoreassistedbirths, #124[familycollaborativeeffort#120124] 9)[othersymptoms]nauseated/stomachupset heavypainfulchest extrememoodswings [approacheddoctor]GeneraltestingGastrointestinaltesting 10)[lifealtered]whenyoudontgetapropersleepyoucantrememberstuff,itaffectsyourmemory irritatedandagitatedveryeasily,(extrememoodswings) Igetaheadacheandmyeyesfeelliketheyarebeingpulledout. NOTE:whenwegoawayfromthefarmtheheadacheseaseupandgoaway ItrainedinAgricultureinAlbertainordertobeabletoworkwithmysistertotakeoverthefamilyfarm andnowthereisnofarmtotakeoverasthewindcompanydoesNOTappeartobetryingtoFIXthe problem theworstthingis:Ihavehadtomovetotallyawayfromthisareatoprotectmyselffromtheeffectsof thewindturbines! whenIgonearflorescentlightingorthosenewlightbulbs 11)[petsandlivestock]usedtohave20+catsbutshortlyaftertheturinesstartedupthey disappearedwiththeoddstrayonlystayingaroundforacoupleofhours,buttheyNEVERcameback bigchangeinthecattlebehaviours alotofcalvingproblems DateTabulated:January5,2010: #125 8)[healthaltered]visited[communitywithwindturbines]onbustrip 9)[othersymptoms]sicktomystomach,feellikebelching [approacheddoctor]NobecauseIwasat[community]forashorttimeonceIgotawayfromtheareaI feltbetter. 10)[lifealtered]Thisisadifferentissue.IvelivedinEuropetravelledto19differentcountries, travelledontrainsinEurope,planes,heremilitaryplaneIhaveneverexperiencedsuchadisturbing noise Peoplehaveouterbodyexperiencesthisisinnerbodydisasters.Mybodyhasneverexperiencedthis before.Theinnerbodyexperienceishardtoexplain.Onefeelsveryillheadachessicktomystomach feellikebelchingnoenergyandconfused. #126 6)GeneratorStation390meters 9)[othersymptoms]Nausea/vomitting [approacheddoctor]HedidntknowwhyIwasexperiencingtheseproblems.Iwastreatedwith medicationsbutnothingeffectedthesymptoms.
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10)[lifealtered]Ithasdeclinedrapidly.IamunabletoevenreturntomyresidencebecausewhenIdo,I becomesick.Iamnolongerallowedtovisitmyhome.IhavehadtomoveinwithmyGrandmother. 11)[pets/livestock]Yes,Theydislikebeingtouchedontheears.Mycatstartedactingverystrangeand hyper. #127 6)transformersubstation390meters,powerline100meters 9)[approacheddoctor]Nowasteoftime 10)[lifealtered] CANNOTLIVEINMYHOME CANNOTSELLMYHOMEWHEREIHAVEEVERYTHINGINVESTED WEHAVENOFAMILYLIFELEFT ONWEEKENDS,WHENWEMUSTRETURNTOOURANIMALS&GETWORKDONE,OURDAUGHTERCAN NOTRETURNWEMUSTVISITWITHHERELSEWHERE WECOMMUTETO&FROMOURHOMETWICEDAILYTOATTENDTOLIVESTOCKWECANNOTYETSELL 11)[changeinpets/livestocksinceerectionof]substation,powerlines Youngerhorsesnervousandtense Ifhorsesinbarnforlengthoftimesometimesappearstoned. #128 6)[nearesttopropertyto]substation&powerlines substation390meters,powerlineapprox100meters grid100meters 8)[healthaffected]substation&powerlines,yes 9)[hearingproblems]moreacutehearingmakingallenvironmentveryloud [depression]ImbeginningtowonderifIamnowinthiscategory. [approacheddoctor]IhavehadmyhearingtestedaswellasanMRI.Therearenoapparentproblems Ihavealsospentmanyhourswiththefamilydoctor&anaturalpathregardingmydaughter. 10)[lifealtered][wind]farmsyes >Wehavehadtorelocateourfamilynumeroustimes.Ourfamilylifenolongerexists. >Wehavelivestockwehavegivenhorsesaway;financiallywearelosingourshirts&arecommuting anextra50kmsperdaytocareforthem. >Ourresidence/farmisworthnothing >Windfarmhastakenoverourlives,thereislittlesocialactivityorenjoymentaseverythingistothe pointofoverwhelming. >Wecannolongerhostfriendsorfamilyatourhomebutmustkeepupafaadethatalliswell >Wehavenotimetorelaxandunwindaswecontinuetodealwithissues;(windfarm,legal,family). >thestressandanxietyisaneverydayeventwithconcernsoverourchildren,petsandlivestock 11)[changeinpets/livestocksinceerectionof]windfarms(substation/powerlines). Ihavegivenawayourcat>cannotprovidesafehousing.Wegaveaway4yearlings(horses)cantwork withthemduetotheirstressandourlackoftime.
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DateTabulated:February20,2010: #129 6)[distancefromturbine]400m,butwehave10within1mileofourhome. 8)[healthaffected]Yesabsolutely! 9)[othersymptoms]MyhandsshakeoftenandsometimesoutofnowhereIfeelsicktomystomach. Chestpains,offbalanceoften. [approacheddoctor]WhenIbeganhavingchestpainsIdidgotomydoctor.Aftermanyteststheycould notdiagnoseit.AtthattimeIdidnotthinkanythingofit,nowIfeelitisduetosomesortofimpactfrom thewindtowers.TheydidfindhoweverthatIhadextremelyhighbloodpressureforawomanmyage. (IdidnotatthattimesuggesttothemthatIlivesoclosetoallofthesewindtowers.) 10)[lifealtered] Thepeaceandquietofmycountryhomehasbeentotallychanged.Onceabletowalkoutsidemydoor andhearnothingbutbirdschirppingandcowsmooingfromthefarmnextdoor,nowmydooropensto notonlythegiganticphysicalobstaclesofourview(thetowers)buttheconstantannoyingwhooshing andhummingsoundsthattheycreate. Onceabletofallasleepandstayasleepwitheaseduetobeingaverybusywifeandmotheroftwo, nowIamluckytofallasleepandgetmorethan34hrsanite.*Thisisnotenoughtogetthroughthe day,howeverIhaveNOCHOICEbuttocontinueonthefollowingdaysleepdeprived. My8yearolddaughternowcomplainsofheadaches.Shedoesnthaveanyproblemswithhereyesight whichcouldcausethisandhasneverbeforecomplained. Ifeelanxiousandnervousnearlyeveryday.Myhandsshakelikethoseofamucholderpersonsome days.(Iamonly39) OneothermajorthingthathashappenedtomeisthatIhavefelldown.Normallythisdoesntoccurto mebutIhavefeltoffbalance.OnedayIfelldownmystairsinsidemyhome,alsowhileholdingmy4 yearoldshand.Alsohadafallwhileoutsidejustsimplywalkingintomygarage.Mylegandkneeswere bruisedforweeks. Headaches,onaverage2or3aweek.AlsoIhavehadcountlessmigranes,sobadthatnoamountof tylenolcouldhelp.Ihavealsoexperienceddepressionattimeswhichisveryoutofcharacterforme, generallyaveryhappyperson. 11)Mydog[breed]whowehavehadfor7years,seemstobeverynervous.Shepacesconstantlyand inthetimewehavehadhersheneverhasaccidentsinourhomeuntilnow.Oneeveningshewent upstairsandurinatedonourbed!Therewasabsolutelynoreasoninourmindsforthis.Obviouslyshe nowdoesnotgoupstairs.Ishouldnotethatonthatparticularnightitwasquitewindyandthetowers wereextremelyloud. #130 6)[distancefromturbines]approx400mbutthereare10ofthemwithin1mileofourhome. 8)[healthaffected]YESWITHOUTADOUBT!!! 9)[symptoms][palpitations]notsure,[excessivetiredness]Ihavetroublesleeping,[tinnitus]sometimes, Ivejustnoticedit.[other]Idontknowifitspalpatationsoranxiety,butsometimesmyheartraceslike itsgoingtojumpoutofmychest. 10)[lifealtered]
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InowhavegreattroublegettingtosleepinfactInowusesleepingpills,Ineverusedto,EVER!!! Icannolongerenjoymyhomeoutdoors,ThereisaconstantbuzzingthatIcannotescape.The furtherthatIwalkontomyvacantland,thecloserIgettotheneighborstowerthesetowersmakeme feelconstantlystressedandIalwaysamanxiousorhaveafeelingofanxiety. Iworryaboutmyplummetingrealestatevalue,andifabankwillevenrenewmymortgagewhenits time. IminapositionthatifIcomplain,Ifearthatmypropertyvaluewillfallevenfurther.[identifying commentleftout] myselfandothermembersofmyfamilyarenowgettingunexplainedheadaches,evenmy[age]year olddaughterwhohasneverhadaheadachepriortothesetowerscomingonline.Ihaveafeelingof helplessnessbecauseIwanttogetawayfromthetowersbutwemustremainduetothefactthatwe cantaffordtoabandonourhomeandmove. 11)Ourdogisrestlessconstantlypacing Wehavealotofwildlifeonourproperty,deer,turkeywerentourpropertytoabow(deer)hunter. Hetoldmythathehasneverseensuchfewdeerinalltheyearsthathehasbeenhuntinghere,note thatthisisthefirsthuntingseasonthatthewindturbineswereactive. #131 9)[approacheddoctor]No.Whatcanhedoaboutit.Idonotliketakingdrugsbecausetherearealways sideeffects. 10)[lifealtered] Verytiredfeeling,gotoworkfeelingnonproductive.Hardertodealwithyourfamily.Iamharderon myson. WorstofallIhaveputmyretirementmoneyintothisfarmcomingoutof[place]togetawayfrom Industryanddosomethinggoodfortheenvironmentandgrowheartnutorchardandpearsallorganicly. Ihaveexcessivelyworkedmysummersafterworktocutaroundtreesandhandtilltheweedssonotto useanychemicals.Idrovetoandfromwork,[place]to[place],sothiswouldpayoffwhenIretire. SofarIamonlyonethatishavingtheseproblemsalthoughmysonseesmedepressedanditshowing onhisfocusonschoolwork.Lastnitehehadahardtimedoinghishomework,hewastryingtofinish offinthecarridetoschool.AsitstandsnowIneedtogetoutbecausethiswillnotgotherightwayfor us.Icannotfunctionproperlyandwillnothavetheabilitytokeepupthefarmandworkwiththisgoing on.Iamdonewithitandwilltrytosellthefarm. 11)IhavecancelledmyorderongoatsforkeepinggrassdownaroundmyorchardasIheardtheyare effectedtoo.Andmydogalthoughlessthanayearurinatesonourfloorinthehouse. #132 9)[symptoms]Dizziness,Unsteady,Nausea! [other]Earproblemsongoing 10[lifealtered]Noticeable/Significantchangeinenergy Feelslikeahugeenergyforcedirectedatmypropertywhenwindisincertaindirectionpushingacross thechannelbetween[place]and[place]. Soundslikeajetengineisheadedformyhouseatnight.Wakesmeup. FeelDifferent.Unbalanced.Stressed.SleepDeprived.Depressed.Sad.
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DateTabulated:June23,2010 #133 9)[othersymptoms]LackoffocusLackofConcentrationMemorylossHighBloodPressure NauseaFeelingofFullnessintheHeadFullnessFeelingintheears [approacheddoctor]Weeklypainclinicandmigrainetreatments.Painmedicationformigraine.Nausea medication.Antihypertensivemedication.Antidepressantmedication.Severaltypesofpain medication.AcupunctureandChineseMedication.Acupuncturebiweekly. 10)[lifealtered] 1)Lostmycareer,whichIloveddearly.Itwasapartofmylifesinceage18.Ahugeloss. 2)Lackofsleephascausedanenormousamountofstress;hasimpactedmyeverydaylifefromeveryday appointmentstosocialevents+friendships;routinesoflivingsuchasshopping,housecleaning, gardening;entertainingandfamilygatherings. 3)IwasanavidreaderbutIcannotsitandconcentratetoreadabook. 4)Imexhaustedmostofthetime. 5)Ifeeltenseallthetime. 6)MyillhealthhasbecomeamajorfocusofmylifeandIfearamajorfearofhavingastroke! 7)Idonthavepeopleinmyhomeanymore. 8)Allourneededhomerenovationsareonhold. #134 10)[lifealtered]Thevisualimpactaroundourhomehasbeenverynegativeaswellasatourcottageoff thewesternshoreof[place]. Noiseisdisturbingatbothplaces,especiallyat3or4amwhenallelseisquietespeciallywithsouthor southwest(prevailing)winds>directlyfrom5nieghboringturbinestoourbedroomwindowwhichhas tobeopenduringsummer. Stresslevelishighbecauseofpropertyvalue+saleabilitywewillneedtosellinthenearfuture. #110AUpdatefor110 10)[lifealtered]manyhealthproblems vibratingintorso nosleepalwaystired thumpinginears cannotenjoyourliveslikebefore feelviolated mymotherhaslivedwithussinceAug./08butismovingtoa1bedroomapartmentonJune1,2010 becausesinceturbineswereturnedonshehashadvertigo,herbedvibrates+thisfrightensher,her bloodpressureislowerthanusualwhenshevisitsmysisterinKitchenershedoesnothavethese symptoms. wecannotenjoynature fearforthesafetyofvisitingrelativesandfriendswhentheycomeover cancelledplansforafamilyreunion
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wearea13acrepropertysurroundedbyindustrialwindturbines Ilovemyjobbutitsdifficultoftenbecauseofallofthis. *thereare34turbineswithina3kmradiousofourproperty. wearesad,frustrated,tense,ill,vibratingpeople ourlivesareonholditshorrible #111AUpdatefor111[commentsbyspouse] 9)[othersymptoms]poundingorthumpinginears(head) ears(tinnitis) hadmanyheart,lungtests(inconclusive,cantexplainwhyhefeelslikethis DateTabulated:July12,2010 #135 [lifealtered]Ithinkourwayoflifehaschaned WecantLookoutofawindowinourhomewithoutlookingatwindmills frommybackdeckwecancount72Windmills. mypropertyvaluehasgonedown attheO.M.B.hearingsin[place]afewyearsagothey[windcompany]admittedthatpropertyvalues woudgodown30percentsomyhomeandfarmwasvaluedat$400,000duethemath. Thisstuffbotherspeople itdoesnthavetobenoiseorotherthings ourtownshipisamessnotjustwindmillsbutmonsterPowerlineatmydoorstep. Thereis110Windmillsin[place]twp. thereare6turbinesonthehomefarmofthefarmswhohavethemonthereland theyputthemongrassfarmsnotneartherehome alsoownershipofmostfarmsarebypeoplewhodontevenlivearoundhere.Theyputtheturbineson goodfarmlandwithroadsrunningalloverthefarm somuchforprotectingfarmland.Sorryformyspelling DateTabulated:January14,2011 #136 [healthaffected]YesIdo [approacheddoctor]Havebeenprescribedmedicationtohelpmesleep [lifealtered]Wemovedinourhouse16yearsagobecauseitwasasmallvillage,quietandagreatplace toraiseourchildren.Acoupleofyearsagowindturbineswereerectedallaroundusandourquiet villagewasnolonger,Ilovedsittingoneithermyfrontdeckormybackdeckonthehousenowthe noiseoftheturbineshaveruinedthatsmallpleasure,mostpeopleanywhereopentherewindowsinthe eveningstolettherehomescooldowninthesummerWellwhentheturbinesarerunningwehaveto closeourwindowsfornoiseanddependswhereweareinourhouseevenwithwindowsclosedIcan
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stillheretheturbines.TheturbineswokemeupwhentryingtosleepandbecauseofthatIwasnt sleepingwell,andIwasgettingsoupsetIbeganhatingmyhome,butlikeanyonethatreadsthisweall needaplacetosleep.Withthelackofsleepcameheadaches,bodyachesalllikelyfromstress. #137 [lifealtered]Wed WeDontuseourbackyard.WeSoldourhottubwehad.WedontevenhavePatioFurnitureinthe backyard.Wecannotopenwindowswhentheweatherisgood.TheNOISEistooLoud,Very Distracting.Atnightwecantopenwindowstocoolthehouseinsummer.NoiseistooLoud.Haveto leavetheAirConditioneronwhichcostsMoney.Interruptsoursleepalmosteverynight.Myhusband keepsmeawakeandinturnwebothwakeupnotveryRested.VerystressfultoDealwithonan ongoingbasis.Alwaysonmymind,becausewecanalwayshearthem.Myhusbandhaslostall motivationtodoanythingaroundthehouse.Hedoesnotwanttocutthegrassoranysmalltasks.This isVeryFrustrating. #138 [othersymptoms]Dizziness&offbalance;memory. [approacheddoctor]ecg,ecogram,catscanonbrain,carotidDoppler,stresstest,ear/nose/throat specialist(vertigo),bloodtests,urinetests(adrenalglandproblem),wearingheartmonitorsfor palpitationsandbloodpressure. [lifealtered]The1stPhasewasabout3km.frommyhome&IdidnthaveanyofthesesymptomsandI wasanextremelyhealthyperson. Sincethe2ndphasehasgoneup(about600m)frommyhouse,thesesymptomshavegradually developed. Idontknowwhetheritbuildsanxiety&hencestress&youbegintoimaginethatyouhaveallofthese sideaffectsorwhat!! ButIfeelverytired&unhealthynowandtheDoctorisdoingallofthesetestsonmebecausetheydont knowwhatistheproblemorifthereisone. Icantsleepinthelargemasterbedroomthatwasaddedtothesouthendofmyhome.becausethe windmillsaresoloudmanynights. [petsorlivestock]None. #139 [approacheddoctor]Yes,Doctordoesntbelievethewindturbinesaretheproblem.Why,nowdoI havetheseproblemsjust1yrsafterthewindturbineshavebeenrunning [lifealtered]InolongerhavethequietpeacefullylifeIoncehad.Icannotgooutsidemyhomewithout hearingtheturbineswehavetwoofthemoneastandwestsidesofourhome.Wearesurroundedby turbineswehave115turbinesinourareaandthesubstationismiledowntheroad.Ifproductionof powerincreaseswewillhavetomove.Weare2acresofseveredlandaroundthesewindmills. Weareexperiencingmildheadaches,heartpalpitationsoccasionallystaticelectricity.Icantsleepsome nights.Somedaysits34daysofhardlyanysleep.
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#140 [othersymptoms]memoryproblems [approacheddoctor]woreanonedayheartmonitor.Dr.prescribedLarazepamaantianxiety.drug.I experiencedaseizure,Iwasdownforacoupleofminutesandwasmiserabletherestoftheday. [lifealtered]Ilostalotofsleepandfeelalwaystired.Havenoenergytodotheworkneededtobe done. WhenIbeenawayfromhomeIsleepwellassoonImhome,astheturbinesarrunning,Icannotsleep well.Havememoryproblems. DateTabulated:February21,2011 #141 [approacheddoctor]notatthistime 10)[lifealtered]lowgradeheadacheson+offsinceturbineshavestartedoperating5weeksago. 11)[petsorlivestock]Livestock+petsbuthaventsawanychangeinthematthistime. #142 9)[approacheddoctor]notatthistime. 10)[lifealtered]Theonsetofanxietyandlowgradeheadachesaremakingitdifficulttoconcentrate andIfeelscatteredmostofthetimesincetheturbinesstartedoperating5weeksago. 11)LasteveningIhadmydonkeydiefromheartfailure.IlostanothermareDec.22fromamassive heartattack!!!!! #143 8)[healthaltered]yestheyhaverobbedfrommethepleasureofliving@mylocation 9)[approacheddoctor]IhaveaskedaboutmysleeplessnessMynursepractitionersuggestthisisdue tomyonsetofmenopausealsohavekneepainalmosteveryday.insteadofringingIhaveticking senseoffluidfilledearsthatcomes&goes.Decongestantshelpbutnotforlong. 10)[lifealtered]cannotgoadaywithoutlooking@whattheturbinesaredoing&whatdirectionthey arepointing&Icheckwahandheldmeterthenoiselevels&recordthesewhenIfindthenoise disturbing.Range38to54dBA.5269dBC symptomsseemtobeincreasingovertime. IthoughtIwouldbeabletoshuttheturbinesoutonceIacceptedtheyweretherebutIfindit completelytheopposite.Thevisualimpactisoverwhelming Ihavealsodevelopedteethgrindingduetothestresswhichoccurredapprox.6monthspriorto turbinesstartingoperation.Inowmustwearamouthguard. Myrelationshipwmyfamilyissometimesverystressful.whenItrytotalkabouttheturbinestheyshut down,nowIfeelImustsufferinsilence.Imstartingtohearaslighthighpitchednoise
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MOEhasbeentocheck&refusedtotakereadingswhenIrequestedifIcouldtakepictures.Imustnow requestforreportsthroughanFOIrequest.IhavebeenregularlycallingtheSACnumber 11)[petsorlivestock]DogLargeLabwhowhinestogoout,yetstandsthere&gazes@theturbines thanwantsbackinseveraltimesaday.
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DateTabulated:February20,2010: #1001 7)[timeatproperty]9yrs.(offthegrid)makeelectricityfromthesunForpastthreeyearshavingtodeal withnearbywindturbines. 8){healthaffected]Absolutely 9)[Excessivetiredness]possibly[depression]possibly [othersymptoms]Fortunately,theseproblemsorsymptonsonlyoccurwhenthewindisstrong(40 km/hr.minimum)andifwindisfromtheNW(prevailing)Thisputsusdownwindfromthenoise disturbance. [approacheddoctor]No.Adoctorwouldonlyprescribemedication.Wearedoingourbesttolivewithit andconsiderourselvesfortunatewewereabletostopthewindcompanyfromcreatingafullblown windfarm,inourbackyard. (10)[lifealtered]Nineyearsago,mywifeandIbuiltourlovelyhome(offthegrid)inthemiddleofour 14woodedacreswherewewouldbesafefromanyinfringementsfromothers.Wesucceededin achievingtotalprivacyalongwithpeaceandtranquility,livinginharmonywithnature. Thatis,untilthewindturbineswereintroducedtothetopofthehill.Sotheanswertoyourquestionis definitely,yes. (11)Nopetsorlivestock.IwouldnotsubjectapettothekindoftortureandIdontthinkanyfoodfrom livestockwouldbefitforhumanconsumption. Yourssincerely[name] #1002 7)[timeatproperty]nineyears(1stTurbinesstartedTurningMay2006. 10)[qualityoflife]Thoughwelivequiteadistancefromthetwoturbines,duringcertainconditions (windspeed&direction)theycanbeveryloud.WhentheyareloudIfeelverystressedoutandirritable andthefeelinggetsworseasthedaygoeson.Ihavefoundmyselfgoingintomyhouse(evenonhot augustdays)closingallthewindowsanddoors&turningtheonradiosoIcanthearthesoundofthe turbines.ImcoveringnoisewithnoisebutatleastthatwayIcanrelaxforabit.Theonlyother alternativeistogetinmycaranddriveawayforawhile(orfortheday)Nighttimeistheworstwhen theyareloud.Becauseourhouseisveryquiettheturbineshavewokenmeupinthemiddleofthenight &itisimpossibletogetbacktosleep.AllIcandoislaythere&waitforthewindtochange.(I sometimesthinkIcanfeelthesoundaswellashearit)Luckilyforuswedonthavethisloudnoisefrom theturbinesallthetime.IfwedidIwouldhavetomoveaway.Ifeelsorryforthepeoplewhohaveto livesomuchcloserthanus.Therearetimeswhenthereisnowhereonour14acresthatyoucangoto
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getawayfromthenoise&sowearenotabletoenjoyourlandlikeweusedto.(ourhouseisveryquiet becausewegetourpowerfromsolarpanels) 11)Nopetsorlivestock #1003 7)[timeatproperty]Visiting3days 8)[healthaffected]yesfreq.Headaches 9)[approacheddoctor]Justvisiting #1004 7)[timeatproperty]27yearsminus3years(abandonned) 10)[lifealtered]Mylifehasbeenshattered.Welostourhouseandhome.Ourfamilywasdivided.We nearlylostourhealthandIamjusthangingontomysanity.Wehavebeenunabletosellourhouse. #1005 8)[healthaffected]Alackofsleep. 10)[lifealtered]Alotofthingshavechangedbecausewewereforcedtomoveoutofourhome. #1006 7)[timeatproperty]27yearsminus3years(abandonned) 9)[other]vibrationinmylowerlegs [approacheddoctor]Yes,hesaidhedidnotwanttogetinvolved. 10)[lifealtered]Ourlifeasweonceknewisgoneforever.Wehavelostourhome,oursecurity,ourwell being,oursanctuary(home).Aboveall,ourfamilyhasbeendivided. Therearenowordstodescribethehellwehavegonethrough. #1007 ChildFormcompletedbyparent 7)[timeatproperty][age]yearsminus31/2 10)[lifealtered][name]hadbecomeextremelydefiantandwithdrawn.Herschoolworksuffered greatly.Herentirepersonachanged. #1008,ChildFormcompletedbyparent 7)[timeatproperty][age]yearsminus3years 9)[symptoms]Hiseardrumburst. [approacheddoctor][name]wenttosee2naturopathicdoctorsandtheyfeltthewindfarmwouldbe thecauseofhischangedbehaviour. 10)[lifealtered][name]hadalotofdifficultydealingwiththelossofhishomeandhemissedthemany friendshehadtoleavebehind.Thepainisstillstrong.[name]wasunabletoconcentrate.
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#1009,Child,Formcompletedbyparent 7)[timeatproperty][age]yearsminus3years 9)[approacheddoctor][name]saw2naturopathicdoctorswhoagreedthatthewindfarmwasthe probablecauseofhischangeofbehaviour. 10)[lifealtered]After3years[name]stillcriesforhishome.Hecannotbeartoletitgo.Ifeelthe same. #10l0 [howlongatproperty]SymptomsexperiencedwhilelivingonGreekIslandofNaxosfor5weeks [symptoms:headaches]sometimes[palpitations]sometimes [othersymptoms]nausea,Highbloodpressure/Physicalweakness [approacheddoctor]Yes,Naxos[Greece]hospital.HBPmeasured. [lifealtered]HolidayonNaxoswasnegativelyaffectedbyhealthproblemsthatbecameprogressively worseoverfiveweeks.WhenIhavebeenthereforonlyafewdaysIhavenotnoticedsymptoms. Myabilitytowalklongdistancesseriouslycurtailedphysicalweaknessquitemarked. [petsorlivestock]No #1011 [healthaffected]Ouidepuislejardineole.1ans [approacheddoctor]inalotherapluiecardiologuepoumons[difficulttotranscribe} [lifealtered]fatiguepalpitations,difficuteadormerventsudwestsurtout [petsorlivestock]Jenaipas #1012 [lifealtered]NoussommesalextaimitedunrangaudessusdunemontagueRang9.Jaideuxvoisina 100metrecetaitlapaix.Quond,quiloninstalleleseolesnotrehavredepaixcestleffondre.Lebruits desedesmagressemoietmafemmenousetointranquilles.Visuellementcestenfers.Jenai4eolea cotedelamoins.LanuitJelaaientends.etc [petsorlivestock]Jaiunepetitechiennebichonmaltain,quanelleventsouffreouestleseolefont beaucoupdebruitetmachienneapeureolledebersetelletremble,Jesuisobligedelaccompangne. [difficulttotranscribe] #1013 [childshealthaltered]Verymuchso [othersymptoms]anger,behavioryesyes [approacheddoctor]OurDr.isawareoftheturbines&hasbeentoourhousetoobserve [childslifealtered]Withinseveraldaysoftheturbinestartuphecomplainedofheadaches&problems sleeping.Nowheoftensleepswith2radiosonplusaceilingfan.Heisafosterchildweadoptedsodoes seeacouncelor.Morerecentdepressionhasbeentalkedabout.Hehasanger&disciplineproblems. Theschoolhadanelaboratesystem.Withinaweekhewasontheworstof4levels.Heoftentalksof shootingorusingTNTontheturbines.
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#1014 [distancefromproperty]1,000frompropertyline,1560frombaseofhousemeasuredbywheel& rangefinderotherTs@2480measured&3@3300&totalof11within1mile. [lifeaffected]verymuchso [symptoms]crackling[inears],Nodreaming [othersymptoms]nomotivation lastof3of4glucoselevelshigh(109)increaseofessensialTremor cortisollevel254.after21dayshutdownofprojectlevelof35. [approacheddoctor]cortisolcheckanddiscussions [lifealtered]Thereisnolongeraqualityoflife seeattached.INSERT [petsorlivestock]Wehaveadog,blacklabwhowas6yrsoldwhenthisbegan.Itoldmyfamily "[dog's name] isactinglikeanolddog.Heusedtorunaround.Hewouldlayaroud.atthesametimeI hadnomotivation&couldnotdosimpletasksconnectedtohomeconstruction.Hesleepsalot. INSERT Health Effects We Feel From Living Near Industrial Wind Turbines 13 year old son-: Can't sleep or interrupted sleep, headaches, tells us and teachers "it feels like my head is spinning 100 miles an hour. In general more anger than in the past. Most nights sleeps with one radio and some night two radios running to cover the turbine sound. wife:-Headaches, lack or loss of sleep - often up in the middle of the night to read and try and get tired again due to either direct sound from the turbines or low frequency noise not heard but felt by the body. Ringing and buzzing in the ears. In early April, 2010 we went on a vacation to Montreal, Canada. It took 4 to 5 days for the ringing to go away. We came home after dark. When we turned on to our road she said, "The ringing is back". Updated July 19th, 2009. After being to the Dr. in January and advised to watch blood pressure went back today as it has been continuing to climb. Also gaining weight. Dr told my wife, lack of sleep will cause both of these issues. Now she has been prescribed a sleep aide to see if this will help first. If not then I will need to go on blood pressure meds. Also she (doctor) said that lack of sleep can cause heart disease and fibromyalgia. We know some people who have that and I certainly do not want this. ringing is 2 octives above middle C ringing is louder when Ts are louder or faster. [Name] - Tenseness, anxiety, occasional headaches (in the past rarely got headaches), light headed, unusual feeling in the base of the neck, nausea, anger (that elected officials have allowed this to happen) (anger from the constant sound), lack of motivation, tired most of the time, having trouble remembering names and facts, lack of feeling happy, not dreaming at home. Only dream when away from the wind farm which would show not getting into deep sleep or REM sleep. Added April 9th, 2009 Recently I have been experiencing chest pains. When I go away for a few days the chest pains go away. Crackling or hissing in my ears is now constant. I also have been gaining weight, especially the last month. In all 26 pounds since the turbines began turning even with eating less and not in the late evening. At question is my cortisol which I hope to have checked soon. Updated August 17, 2009: On Friday 8-14-9 I received the results from my Dr. from my cortisol check. I was told it is moderately highy and recommended that I see an endocrinologist for further testing. I have now gained 27-37 pounds. During the worst sleep deprivation (July 29, 2009) my cortisol level was 254. It should be less than 100. On October 19th after all 86 turbines were shut down for almost 21 days and noticing that I had lost 17 pounds, I again tested my corisol level and found it to be 35. More recently I get about 2 hours sleep a night. After that I am either consciously awake or toss and turn. Whey YOU get a normal nights sleep you don't even think about the chemical changes and nouishment your body and brain during sleep. Now that my sleep is deprived I am learning. Those affects you can read about in other documents I will submit. One is from my federal health insurance while looking for an approved endocrinologist due to my high cortisol level. Updated 6-20-2010. I have blood tests about every six months to most specifically check thyroid levels
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but other tests as well. This is the first time that my glucose level was above standards and a concern to my Dr. Diabetes is one of the diseases connected to sleep deprivation. Yes, I am concerned. Our dog - He will walk down the sidewalk and look at the turbine because of the noise. I have commented to my wife and oldest son that "[dog's name] is acting like an old dog (he is 7) he walks around slow, sleeps a lot and does not have much motivation'. When I finally admitted and wrote down my motivation issues I realized our dog was experiencing the same. This is due to five industrial wind turbines being erected within 3/4 of a mile from our home. One is 1560', one 2480', one is 3/4 of a mile and 2 are 5/8 of a mile. Occasionally I hear one to the east 7/8 mile away and one directly south 1 mile away. Sometimes the first three mentioned are equal in sound and can be heard inside the house sometimes in all rooms. Some say, "You can hear the train or you can hear traffic and that is not a problem". That is correct. That is not a problem, but the large, loud, industrial wind turbines emit a different sound, a constant sound that does not go away and a low frequency sound that penetrates the house and body that sometimes the body does not consciously hear, but feels. You maybe know of Dr. Nina Pierpont. http://www.windturbinesyndrome.com. Most of the symptoms listed above we were experiencing before we even knew of Nina and her work. On March 3 of 2008 I went out the door of our house and heard the sound of a jet flying over. It was not a jet. It was turbine #4 of the [wind company] industrial wind farm. The sounds we hear are at times like those not in the terminal at O'Hare airport, but if you were outside of the terminal hearing the sounds of jets taking off and landing. Sometimes the sound is not quite as loud and that of just a jet flying over, but never going away. The sound just continues. Sometimes it sounds like one or two Chinook helicopters lifting a heavy load. Turbines 4 and 73 are especially annoying at this sound. Remember they are 1560' & 2480 away respectively. Sometimes turbine 6 gets involved with the same sound. Turbine 6 is 3/4 mile away. Often turbine 6 is louder than turbine 4 and 73. Therefore I believe wind turbine siting needs to be at least 1 mile from a residence. Some in the medical profession feel 2km or 1.2 miles is a safe standard. Inside our home the thumping sound is loud and sounds similar to listening to your heart in a stethescope. Sometimes it is just the whooshing sound. All thise sounds are unacceptable and have completely taken away our quality of life. The states sound standards are completely unacceptable. No one in the capital will answer the question who wrote the states model for wind turbine siting. Did [wind company] write them with the PSC's rubber stamping? Why is 50 decibels OK? It is not. It is way too loud. Sound pressure on the ears is not linear, but logarithmic. That means it is similar to the scale for measuring earth quakes. A small increase in the decibel reading is a large increase in pressure on the ears. Wind energy is terrible inefficient. The 2nd quarter of 2008 the [name] project by [wind company] was 28% of it's capacity. The 3rd quarter only 17.5% of it's capacity. Mr.[name] the project manager for the [project] told me personally (project open house 2009) that wind turbines are designed to be 27-30% efficient. Why in the world are our legislators and government promoting such inefficiency while at the same time forcing car companies to increase there cafe standards? It is very frustrating to hear the energy companies tell residents that the turbines make very little noise, can be barely heard at 1000' away, make about as much noise as your refrigerator, not any louder than a conversation, sound like the wind blowing in the trees, sound like the waves on the ocean, that shadow flicker is minimal or can ("can" but isn't) be eliminated and actually increases property values and government leaders believe that BS. Lies, lies, lies. When the residents that are affected tell what life is really like in a wind farm they are called NIMBY's, put down and ridiculed. That is so frustrating. I have listed the sounds of living in a wind farm. Shadow flicker to many residents is a terrible issue. I can take you around showing you homes that have been for sale over a year, some with price reduced signs on them. No one wants to live in a wind farm. There are a variety of homes in this project for sale. Why don't energy company employees, renew [state]members and legislators buy some of these homes, stimulate our neighborhoods and see what life is like living in an industrial wind farm. Wind energy will only produce one to two percent of our energy needs and is exorbitant in cost. If it is a viable source of energy take away the tax incentives, the production credits and other tax payer resources and see where private industry takes wind energy. Renewable portfolio standards were voted on by our legislature in a hasty manner with no regard for potential health affects caused by industrial wind turbines. These renewable portfolio standards need to be reduced not raised and a moratorium on wind factory construction enacted until all the negative health affects can be solved. Lies spewed from wind company mouths need to be evaluated and ignored and victims of wind factories need to be listened to and not denounced.

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MOEhasbeentocheck&refusedtotakereadingswhenIrequestedifIcouldtakepictures.Imustnow requestforreportsthroughanFOIrequest.IhavebeenregularlycallingtheSACnumber 11)[petsorlivestock]DogLargeLabwhowhinestogoout,yetstandsthere&gazes@theturbines thanwantsbackinseveraltimesaday.

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