Let a native son live in peace on family land

I probably have no right to an opinion in this matter, having left Millstone Township more than 30 years ago, but I have never let my right stop me before, so why start now?

I was raised in Clarksburg, went to school in Millstone Township and then Allentown. I got married and settled down in Clarksburg and raised my kids there into their preteen years. I was a citizen of Millstone Township for more than 30 years. My parents were well known; my father was Millstone's first building inspector and zoning officer.

I remember the Huneke name. Robert Huneke was only a couple of years below me in school. My mother probably taught him. He was also born and raised in Millstone Township. Now people who are relatively new to the area are telling him what he can do with his land. It is not as though he wants to ruin it. He wants a place for his son and daughter to build their homes. Now what is so terrible about that?

You know, it was newcomers to the township that caused my husband and I to make the decision to leave the area. The beautiful rural area was being bombarded by people from the cities who wanted to change it all - and change it they did.

Why can't you let a native son live in peace on his family land? Is that such a big request? Progress is not always what is best for the people.

Look at the cities around you. Come to the south and see what progress has done. We have lived in metro-Atlanta for the past 20 years. When we first moved here, there were still farms and country roads. Alas, they are now gone, sold out to developers in the name of progress. It is a real shame that the farmers can no longer bequeath land to their heirs because they are forced to sell out in the name of progress.

Judy (Carpe) Housekeeper

Atlanta, Ga.