20.05.12

Take the case of the late Minerva Bissell, for example.

The Tuscarora "Gang of Four" -- Neil Patterson Sr., Neil Patterson Jr., tribal Clerk Leo Henry and Grand Island attorney Kendra Winkelstein -- say that Bissell, who lived at 2139 Upper Mountain Road prior to her unfortunate death nearly 15 years ago, is currently receiving cheap electricity through a generous program they administer.

The question must be asked: Since Bissell is obviously not using any electricity, is the wattage being assigned to her being used to give someone else the benefit, or is it being sold on the open market, like much of the rest of the power allotment?

And what happens to the $40,000 to $60,000 the Gang of Four collects annually through the sale of electrical power meant to benefit all Tuscaroras?

Neil Patterson Jr. wrote recently in a newsletter published by his family that 130 homes were currently benefiting from the low-cost electric program.

Source: Niagarafallsreporter.com