A Laughable Letter

To the Editor:

I literally laughed out loud when I read Mrs Walczak’s letter to The Bee [Letter Hive, “Banning Dogs at Fairfield Hills?,” 9/25/909] about the head of Fairfield Hills Authority having “so much power in this town.” What exactly does that mean? Can he make the school lunch menu, pizza day, every day? (My kids would love that). Can he reroute The Labor Day parade? (Boy, I’d love it if it went by my house) Can he get a paid bonus for extra hours he put in on the FFH project — oh wait he’s a volunteer, guess that one is out, so, darn, no “total power”…bet he’s really bummed out now.

I am very confused about the reference to the “sidewalks on Queen Street” issue as it is Mrs Walczak’s very own husband, Bruce, who’s name is most associated with that project. Interestingly, she also mentioned that the Democratic party might want to offer volunteers to “enforce fines” against offenders at Fairfield Hills. Why is it that her “solutions” don’t seem to include her doing any actual work? How do you propose that would play out? Who on earth is going to accept a fine from some random person walking the trails? Perhaps the members of the IPN with whom her husband is running in the upcoming elections could do the “enforcing” and get special uniforms created?

I’m sure the Parks and Recreation Department, Mr Geckle, and the security company in charge of Fairfield Hills policy regarding roaming dogs and their waste would gladly refer the multiple daily phone calls they receive to Mr/Mrs Walczak’s home phone number so they can call them to complain. I have no idea what the homeowners on Main Street think about roaming dogs soiling their yards. Of course, you are aware those are private yards but perhaps that is an issue for the police commission? I also go walking in the public Fairfield Hills and have three children participating in sports on their fields. I can assure you that it is a big problem.

I think we all agree the “dogs” are not the problem, it is irresponsible owners. Mrs Walczak, I have an idea of “What’s next”...you volunteer your time and then we can all write letters to The Bee about what a terrible job you are doing.

Sarah Findley

9 Lovells Lane, Newtown                                      September 28, 2009