July 03, 2002
As lifelong members of Littlestown
we are really amazed at how some, not all, import families feel about our town.
We are truly tired of their complaints. If they cannot find anything nice about
our town and school, why do they stay, as most families are appreciative of
the benefits of living in a small community.
We have had many, many good years
before they moved here. Many families and businesses have thrived. Our sports
teams have done well, both within the school district and the town teams. What
we are trying to say is: Most people living here are not dumb, or in cliques,
or cheats, and we resent people insinuating that we are. All people of the community
should work together for the betterment of everyone.
As for the remark about a father
giving a graduating senior (his son) a diploma: It has been, and apparently
still is, the privilege of a school board member. It is a small "perk"
for performing a thankless, payless service.
We are glad to see the school board
and accountants who were responsible for the audit of the school budget had
the appropriate proof and answers. One can only wonder what the three critics'
true purpose really was.
As citizens of the Littlestown area
we feel it is a privilege to live here and enjoy what we have. In the words
of a lifelong citizen, "There are four roads into Littlestown and four
roads out."
Loraine Glass
and Edra Potter
Littlestown
Printed in the Hanover Evening Sun