Letters-June 21, 2007

Mean act

turned around
To the editor:
   I would like to tell you something that happened to me.
   About three weeks ago, my tire blew out. A large screw was the cause.
   Because of construction on Main Street, I couldn’t use the garage I pay for, and I was forced to park my car on the street. I realize this was an inconvenience to my neighbors, and I tried to park accordingly.
   All this time, I assumed my blowout was an accident, and it still might be, but my husband learned two other neighbors, who parked in the same area, both found screws in their tires and a note left on one car.
   I suspect someone meant evil, but God changed it to good. The night before my tire blew out, I drive my husband and our 2-year-old grandson to the Princeton hospital to meet his 1-day-old sister.
   My tire blew out the next morning when I was alone and about 100 yards from the Hess Station in Ringoes. Three attendants helped change my tire because their pumps were shut down. They did not even charge me. There are still good people in the world.
   I would like the person who put screws in three neighbors’ tires to know, I prayed for you today. You think your actions went unseen, but I believe in a God who provides and sees all things.
   You could have devastated three generations in one family by a mean act. Thank God that didn’t happen.

Linda Conover
Lambertville

Parent proud

of South
To the editor:
   As a parent of a student at South Hunterdon School, I wanted the staff, parents and seniors to know how impressed and proud I am of their accomplishments.
   To the teachers, counselors, administration and the seniors of South Hunterdon: "My cup runneth over."
   I am so impressed to be a part of a school that has achieved 99 percent of the Class of 2007 continuing their education.

Dawn McBeth
(Chettie’s mom)
Stockton

Dunkin’ Donuts not

a fit for New Hope
To the editor:
   New Hope is a place with a rich history.
   It is a place where generations of visitors have come to walk its historic streets and shop in its unique and charming stores and galleries.
   Traveling within Bucks County the other day, I drove past at least six Dunkin Donuts franchises in nearby towns.
   I ask: Is it really so vital to have one on the main street of historic New Hope? From what I have surmised, the owner of this new Dunkin Donuts franchise feels he can bring something of value to this town. Please explain how?
   We already have a family run French bakery offering delicious pastries and breads and now a new Italian bakery.
   New Hope’s rich legacy is told by its well-kept historic homes and its charming shops that have always offered the artistic and unique, something that cannot be found anywhere else.
   If New Hope allows a Dunkin Donuts, the flood gates will open, and this could very well mark the beginning of an end to the small quaint and unique businesses that have made New Hope famous.
   Dunkin Donuts is not special or unique; they are everywhere.
   If you feel the way I do, please come to the next Borough Council meeting tentatively set for July 9. But please check with borough hall to see if there is a date change.
   It is imperative we stand up for what we believe.

R. Iain Haight-Ashton
New Hope