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I have three notebooks full like this" says Peggy Whitney.
Whitney has done her research on wind farms. And from what she's found, she doesn't want them anywhere near her home.
"They all come to the same conclusion these can cause dizziness, nausea, increase in migraine headaches" says Whitney.
But many in this packed room were disappointed the board decided to delay voting on a new ordinance.
It would allow developers to build wind farms in rural Winnebago County.
"It puts a dent in our jobs we're anxious to get the wind farms going" says wind farm supporter John Viveros.
One of the main controversy's with building the wind farm has not only been the effect it will have on people on the ground but also bird and bat migration in the sky.
Board members wanted more time to review recent amendments to the ordinance.
Those include new language about the responsibilities of environmental groups, like the soil and water agency.
"We still want to get their report like we normally do but we don't feel the agency should have authority to shut the project down" says Winnebago Co. Board Member, John Sweeney.
But farmers like Richard Beuth were looking forward to a boost in revenue.
"In addition to helping farmers with lease money, the important thing is the wind farms would produce enough electricity for 30,000 homes" says Beuth.
Whitney however, wants the board to continue to think twice before creating wind energy in her back yard.
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