PR RT ETBmYT ee Page 14 - SUSQUEHANNA TIMES Letters to the Editor Dear Sir: It is with interest that I have been following the letters that have been published here and there in eppeosition te a pigeon housing precblem with Rob- ert E. Kline. As a reader of your paper, and a taxpayer, I should like tc make a few public comments on the positive side of this preblem. The complaints all seem te be on the negative side—and all seem te stem from one source. I feel certain many other ‘taxpayers in the area would concur with my way of thinking. The land in question for the home of these pigeons was purchased in goed faith by Mr. Kline. The plot was for the scle purpose of a new and mere beautiful heme for the birds. This plet is about 150 feet directly across from the present heme for the birds. In accordance with legal precedure, a permit was secured and the purpose was properly stated. Also an architectural design of the complete project was made—shewing a design to conform and definitely im- prove the surrcunding envi- ronment. Mr. Kline kept in mind that it is a bit unusual for ‘‘birds’’ te be inhabit- ants in the neighberhood, but did his best tc make a pleasing design out of his drawings. It is indeed sad that the pecple whe are complaining could net wait until the “bird village’® was com- pleted, sc that they could see the real beauty cof the completed plans. These drawings are available for anyene te inspect. Also, it is strange that it tcck these pecple twelve years tc come te the fact that these birds—and their droppings—are a detriment te their properties. These are not erdinary birds—but homing pigeens, beautiful and pleasing to the eye. Hew ceuld these droppings truly be a menace, when the birds only ream about one heur per day—and then only during the spring training season. Heming pigeeons have been Mr. Kline's hobby for mere than sixteen years. Since legal procedure as required was followed—a permit was purchased—and at that time he intended te build in his own back yard. It was then suggested to him te place them on the special plet, se that neighbors and passersby’ might enjoy hearing this flock of trained birds. It is a special delight for bird watchers and most people te see these birds in a natural habitat. If a taxpayer purchases a permit, builds a building, and his neighbors de not like his design, they have only one altecrnative—to secure a petition and have his permit suspended and force him to remove the building. I agree with Mr. Kline that these complaints should have been made 12 years age, when the birds first came te the area and before he invested his time and money te make the hobby much more desirable in his neighborhood. I feel certain if a vote were taken in the area, there would be many more posi- tive than negative votes for the project. May I say to these people complaining against the project—‘*What is more beautiful than a flock of well-trained ‘heming pig- ecns?”’ Thanking you for your ceoperation in this worthy cause, | am Sincerely, H. W. Keller Dear Sir: Recently the article print- ed in your paper entitled, ‘Recent grads of DHS busy,’’ caught my attention. Because I am a recent graduate of Donegal High School, this article became especially interesting to me. I was inspired as 1 read about my classmates, but was also disappointed. Our class has always divided into groups. One group of students were usually invelved in chorus, band, and were academical- ly gifted. On the other hand, another group of students emphasized themselves and expressed themselves in other areas. These were mere outgoing, sports- minded, and motivated in creating a unity and spirit that was greatly needed among the student body. And of ccurse, there is been’ always your group of trouble makers. While reading your arti- cle, I noticed that only one group was emphasized. I agree that many students were home from college and you could not have possibly fit a brief summary of each into your newspaper. But on the other hand, I think you should have searched for more opiniens from all types of recent graduates. In the article, a party was mentioned. This was a party held in the home of Brian Lesher, in which approxi- mately twenty students at- tended. That very same evening a party was held in my home. Exactly twenty recent graduates attended. Even though we did not have the honor of Miss Lancaster County’s pres- ence, we had a wonderful time of fun and fellowship. January 28, 1976 Please try to be more fair about matters like this in the future. Sincerely, Judy A. Miller Representative of Neglected Class Members Editor’s note—We are sorry your party was not reported. We would really appreciate any local news anyone wishes to phone or write in to us. 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