The Daniel Martin homestead is a beautiful organic farm tucked into the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains. It is, in fact, a unique gathering place of literally thousands, from the surrounding communities, as they participate in planting, harvesting, crop care, the self-service vegetable stand and an expanded family experience in a safe, warm and pristine environment.

We feel compelled to do everything we can to protect and preserve such an extremely positive social and environmental experience. A monolith of steel and broadcasting technology, the proposed cell tower will rise 200 feet from the ground, dominating the serene skyline and placed literally within a few feet of the Martin family property.

Roy Horst, moderator of Stockholm town Planning Board, said that those opposing the cell tower were residing in a 19th-century mentality. Board members were overheard saying this is actually a religious concern rather than a viable and widespread concern of the greater north St. Lawrence County constituency.

Mr. Horst is quoted in a recent newspaper article as saying the whole issue is simple. If it is legal, then just do it. It is our concern that many things have been done under the umbrella of "governmental sanctions" that have often resulted in a travesty to humanity. This is altogether not a "religious" issue as some of the key decision-makers have stated.

It is our strongest conviction the proposed cell tower at this particular location is an infringement on the families and children, and on all the rural and urban inhabitants of our community.

Ken C. Zimmer

Potsdam