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Eco-Farm Project Seeks Millions in Tax Funds Nonprofit to Handle the Development Activities INSIDE THIS ISSUE: DEPARTMENTS How much North Carolina 2 C A R O L I N A Education 7 information Interview 10 Higher Education 11 must you give Local Government 16 the U.S. Cen- Books & the Arts 20 Opinion 24 sus?/6 A MONTHLY JOURNAL OF NEWS, ANALYSIS AND OPINION Parting Shot 28 JOURNALFROM THE JOHN LOCKE FOUNDATION April 2010 Vol. 19 No. 4 STATEWIDE EDITION Check us out online at carolinajournal.com and johnlocke.org Eco-Farm Project Seeks Millions in Tax Funds nonprofit to handle the development activities. Bradbury has been unable Neighbors concerned to purchase the property, even though her Web site (http://cvofonline.com) over developer’s creates the impression that the non- profit actually owns it. plans, criminal record Neighbors organize BY DON CARRINGTON Executive Editor Most area residents were unfa- miliar with the project until the Macon FRANKLIN County News, a weekly and online pub- Macon County woman who lication, published a story about it in served five years in a Colorado early February. The story did not men- prison on a theft charge is seek- tion Bradbury’s Aing $15 million criminal record. in public funds That story, to develop what Citizens’ group combined with she calls “North information post- Carolina’s first all opposed the use ed on Bradbury’s Plans call for the current Farm at Matlock Creek to be bought and renamed The Farme Green Eco-Com- Web site, led some at Matlock Creek. (CJ photo by Don Carrington) munity.” of $15 million skeptical local citi- “We do not believe this project is power map for Macon County shows The pro- tax funds on zens to create an something that $15 million of taxpayer insufficient wind to even be classified posed 24-home informal group money should be spent on, particular- [as a suitable location for wind pow- project, named ‘green’ community named Cowee ly when our national debt is soaring,” er],” he said. The Farme at Mat- Community Con- said Norman Beller, chairman of the On behalf of his group, Beller has lock Creek, is lo- cerned Citizens. citizens group, in mid-March. written U. S. Sens. Richard Burr and cated on a 34-acre After Carolina Beller also said several members Kay Hagan, 11th District U. S. Rep. site about seven miles north of Frank- Journal launched an investigation of expressed serious concerns about the Heath Shuler, State Sen. John Snow, lin in an area known as the Cowee the project’s finances, on March 24 the technical feasibility of the project. For and State Reps. Roger West and Phil community. The developer, Kelley L. property owner’s listing agent notified instance, he said Bradbury’s plans call Haire for assistance in stopping the Bradbury, established Cowee Valley CJ that the contract with Bradbury to for wind power as a major source of en- Organic Farme Inc. a year ago as a purchase the site had been terminated. ergy for the development. “The wind Continued as “Eco-Farm,” Page 14 North Carolina Candidates Gear Up in Swing Districts PAID is,” said Raleigh-based political con- sultant John Davis. RALEIGH, NC U.S. POSTAGE Turnover could alter PERMIT NO. 1766 NONPROFIT ORG. Republicans need a net gain of nine seats in the House and six in the balance of power in Senate to snag control. Polls show that voters favor Republicans over Demo- House and Senate Retirements, resignations, and crats in state and federal races by a shifting political dynamics make 10 slim margin, with one-fifth undecided. BY DAVID N. BASS, ANTHONY GRECO, seats in the Senate and 20 in the House “It could be a crazy year where if AND SARA BURROWS vulnerable to GOP challenges this year. you’re a Republican and on the ballot, Associate Editors Political experts say a sluggish econo- you win,” said GOP strategist Ballard RALEIGH my, anger over health care reform in Everett. he North Carolina General As- Congress, and corruption could propel But Democrats say their party’s sembly could look much differ- Republican candidates into office. dominance of state politics won’t ent in 2011. At least, that’s what The GOP has fielded a record- change this year. TRepublicans hope. breaking number of contenders — 223 “The Democrats have been in For the first time in over a cen- compared to Democrats’ 170 — and control since the middle 19th century tury, the minority party has a shot at secured at least one challenger in ev- because voters have trusted them more wresting control of the legislature from ery Senate district and all but 10 House than they have Republicans in han- Democrats, and it’s banking on a string districts. The John Locke Foundation 200 W. Morgan St., #200 Raleigh, NC 27601 of competitive races to do it. “It shows you where the passion Continued as “North,“ Page 15 PAGE 2 APRIL 2010 | CAROLINA JOURNAL NORTH CAROLINA C A R O L I N A WWII Vet Could Lose Farm to Eminent Domain BY KAREN WELSH from the town to talk with him, to negotiate with him and JOURNAL Contributor acquire the land, but he wouldn’t sell.” CHARLOTTE A lawsuit followed and eventually was settled in me- atthews resident Neubert Purser, 87, has suffered diation, where Purser was awarded more than $4.25 mil- Rick Henderson two major blows in his life. The first came while lion. The decorated veteran also was allowed to remain on Managing Editor serving his country on combat duty in the U.S. his property tax-free and rent-free until his death. MArmy, on the front line of the Battle of the Bulge in Germany Don Carrington during World War II, when fragments from an exploding ‘More than his fair share’ Executive Editor shell ripped a 4-by-8-inch gash in his body. “We offered him more than his fair share,” Keller said. The second blow came March 5, 2005, only this time David N. Bass, Sara Burrows “We’ve been more than fair with him. People think he got Purser didn’t see it coming. That’s the day he opened his Anthony Greco, Mitch Kokai a good shake, and what we did sounds reasonable to most Michael Lowrey morning newspaper to find a 30-day notice from the Town people.” Associate Editors of Matthews, condemning his 71-acre farm, which he had Buckley said he can’t fathom why Purser put up a purchased in 1954. large red-and-white sign on the front fence of his former Jana Benscoter, Kristen Blair Purser already had told the town he didn’t want to property stating “The Town of Matthews Took A World War Roy Cordato, Becki Gray sell, but was unaware that they had the right to seize his II Veteran’s Farm.” Paige Holland Hamp, David Hartgen property using eminent domain. “I don’t understand [Purser’s] comments that we stole Sam A. Hieb, Lindalyn Kakadelis “That blow was as bad as what I got overseas,” he said. his property,” the attorney said. “It’s disconcerting to me. George Leef, Karen McMahan “It knocked me plain off my It was settled in 2006, so Donna Martinez, Sarah Okeson feet. Up until that moment what is going on now?” Karen Palasek, Lee Raynor I didn’t know what emi- Keller said the land Marc Rotterman, Jim Stegall nent domain was, but I soon was appraised at $43,000 George Stephens, Jeff Taylor found out I had been sold an acre, and they ended Michael Walden, Karen Welsh out by my own country.” up paying him $59,000 an Hal Young, John Calvin Young The town says it needs Contributors acre. open space to handle a surg- Dixon disagreed. ing population, but the “I had worked in real Jacob Burgdorf condemnation has some Adrienne Dunn estate, and I told the board residents worried that their they were not paying Mr. Kamen Nikolaev property might be next. And Editorial Interns Purser fair market value,” while Purser’s land is target- he said. “They used a ed to become a regional park county appraiser, and they Published by and recreation facility — sat- came up short by $10,000 to The John Locke Foundation isfying a clear public use — $15,000 per acre. I felt their 200 W. Morgan St., # 200 critics of eminent domain offer was not enough.” Raleigh, N.C. 27601 wonder if the town could Purser remains up- (919) 828-3876 • Fax: 821-5117 have used a less-confronta- This satellite view of Neubert Purser’s farm shows it surrounded set because he felt forced www.JohnLocke.org tional approach. by the encroaching subdivisions of the Charlotte suburbs. into taking the town’s of- Former Matthews (Google Earth image) fer. He could no longer pay Jon Ham Board Member Bill Dixon, his lawyer’s fees, which Vice President & Publisher who served two terms from 2006-09, said the move to ac- amounted to $400,000 by the time the case was settled, and quire Purser’s farm was an unethical situation that took the eminent domain law ultimately didn’t leave him a legal John Hood many area residents by complete surprise. leg to stand on. Chairman & President “I was shocked at their decision,” he said. “The town council had already voted for condemnation of Mr. Purser’s Alternatives to acquisition Bruce Babcock, Herb Berkowitz land when I came onboard. It was not handled professional- Charlie Carter, Jim Fulghum ly. Most of it came through the back door, and people didn’t Although he’s not familiar with the details of the Purs- Chuck Fuller, Bill Graham know about it.
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