- April 18, 2024
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Thanks for helping put out the fire at my house
Dear Editor:
There was a fire in the woods across from our house in Pine Grove last Saturday, and as scary as it was to have a wildfire so close, it opened my eyes to several things. I would like to thank a few people.
First, I want to thank all our neighbors who came out of nowhere and, at their own peril, surrounded and attacked the fire with rakes, water hoses and fire extinguishers, which, I believe, in spite of all the dead brush, kept the fire contained until the fire department got there.
I realize their homes were in as much danger as mine, but I appreciate all their efforts, as well as my own family. I also want to thank the Sheriff's Office deputies who were there in a matter of minutes and immediately jumped in to help them and maintain order with the bystanders and traffic.
And, I want to thank the Fire Department, which also came in a flash and had the fire under control and out in no time and stayed to make sure it didn’t start again. And, in this age of no accountability, I want to thank the parents of the children who had started the fire for insisting their children be accountable and take responsibility for what they did and face the police and the Fire Department. I applaud them for their good parenting.
And, I especially thank God for His hand in all this and the fact that there was no wind and that no one was injured. It gives one a feeling of peace to realize how blessed we are to have such neighbors and professionals in our community.
Marsha Knight
Palm Coast
My wallet was returned without even a penny missing
Dear Editor:
I recently lost my wallet in the area of Dunkin' Donuts just off Cypress Point Parkway, and I had given up hope of ever seeing it again. Thankfully, on Eater morning, I received a phone call from an employee at Winn-Dixie informing me that my wallet had been found and left in their care.
After retrieving my wallet, I was surprised to find not even a penny missing and that all of my cards were there.
I am writing this letter to express to the anonymous individual responsible for the return of my wallet, that I much appreciate your kindness and thoughtfulness.
To my friend, a grateful and sincere thank you.
Roberta McCarthy
Palm Coast
From art to produce, buying local is the way to go
Dear Editor:
Last month we attended a local artisans exhibit at Hammock Gardens Nursery. The local artists' offerings were colorful, creative, unusual and inexpensive.
There is so much local talent in Flagler County that I urge residents to “buy local.” We have so much to choose from: the farmers market, arts and crafts fairs, and of course our local businesses. If we want our communities to grow and prosper, we need to change our way of thinking and shop locally and make every effort to buy products made in the United States.
Although it may seem more convenient to shop on-line, I urge your readers to see the "big picture" and look at not only the quality of products made here, but the sustainability of our economy if we support local products and producers.
Ronaele Bowman
Palm Coast
Don’t pile up newspapers on driveways
Dear Editor:
I agree with Betty McDonough’s letter concerning the stacks and piles of Palm Coast Observers and Penny Savers that are thrown in driveways and yards, and it is apparent that no one lives in the houses. Week after week, they still get thrown there.
In addition, these publications are often seen in the driveways of homes where people are residing. Does this not tell you something? No one lives in the houses or the people who live in the homes just do not want them.
The Observer should stop causing our neighborhoods to become trash dumps.
These publications should be available at all grocery stores, gas stations, and shopping centers. If a person wants one, they can pick one up at one of the locations. That would solve the problem of trashing our Palm Coast communities.
Shirley Lawson
Palm Coast
Editor’s Note: Thanks for bringing this to our attention. We are committed to delivering The Observer only to those who want it. There are many who want the paper but don’t receive. Please email Circulation Manager David Brooks at [email protected] if you know of any addresses where the newspaper is delivered in error.
