Letter to the Editor: Leishman Point
When you go into the voting booth on Oct. 14, please think about how your vote will echo
from the top of Leishman Point for generations to come.
We have what is called by many people "The Crown Jewel of the North Country" and
Leishman Point is. the center jewel in the crown which is Waddington. Many of you were
born here and having seen it for years, take it for granted. But many of Waddington
residents have moved here by choice because they found it a beautiful place to live and
raise their families.
Have you ever driven (or walked) up to the top and just looked out at the magnificent
view? The American Heritage Dictionary describes "magnificent" as "a
magnificent palace; grand or noble in thought or deed; exalted; outstanding of it's kind;
superlative; a magnificent place for sailing." How appropriate those words describe
that view and what a shame it would be that only a few fortunate families would be able to
stand there and see what God put on this earth.
There are many acres of land now given back to Waddington after we lost it 50 years ago to
the Seaway. Why not extend River Road and use that land for the beautiful homes instead of
using Leishman Point for 16 homes? Why not keep Leishman Point for everyone to enjoy and
dream. Close your eyes and picture a beautiful landscaped area - complete with a pure
white gazebo; benches; places for artists to paint; weddings being held; parties; children
dreaming of far away places when they see the ships going past so closely. The
peacefulness - and there aren't many places in the world where you can truly feel peace.
The future is in our hands - the future for generations to come. Time is on our side. Do
not pass something which cannot be changed. Please, please take that ride before voting
and ask yourself if you can honestly take that beauty away from "the people of
Waddington." You will never have to tell a future generation that you are sorry. For
the Love of Waddington - please vote no.
Thank you,
Audrey Koeniger
30 year resident
Originally published 10/05/2003
Ogdensburg Journal
Used with permission