The headline "Fairfield Properties to be auctioned again" over Sunday's front page story really stirred up some emotion in me. I think it was, at the very least, an affront to this community and, in the larger picture, may have a far reaching effect on potential residents. In short, I feel it was irresponsible for the paper to print such a slanted article.

You must realize this is a large development. As of March 9 920 families own homes here plus 72 have been approved. There are 60 houses on interior lots in progress; 5 on the golf course and 7 on the lakes. This was during a 90 day moratorium on spec houses which has now ended. I understand that if we were a city we would be the third largest in the county. Does this sound like a worthless area as David Mink states?

I have long wondered about Mr. Mink's motivation. Perhaps he plans to drive the values down so he can pick up some bargain investments. He may be thinking investment but this is our home and we plan to stay here. To use nearly half of your article to rehash his lawsuits seems irresponsible on your part, particularly since at least one of them was thrown out of court. I understand he no longer lives in Fairfield and that he is constantly soliciting money from owners to finance his vendetta.

As for the POA Board acting on the matters mentioned, these are volunteers, elected each year to represent us. They have our authority to act. The board is required to allocate a percentage of dues to maintain the roads. This is what they are doing. We get no help from the county although we pay our fair share of the tax. It also seems that $60 a year is a small price to pay for owning the amenities.

Fairfield is "the best kept secret in West Georgia" as I've heard many times. In fact, one of our foremost real estate agents says she has had the best year ever. Frankly, I like it just as it is but someday conditions may force me to move and I resent artificial manipulation of the market.

Holly Klass