Restoration vs. refurbish

To the Editor:

Regarding the April 12, 2007 story in The Kings County Register headlined 'Disappointed with Grand Pre Heritage Inventory Losses,' we believe that the community cannot be tarred and feathered entirely. We are very proud of the N.S. Heritage Trust Built Heritage Award tendered us in 1991.

There is a difference between restoring and refurbishing a house constructed circa. 1768. The Jerimiah Calkin/Biggs house was not only lovingly restored, but literally saved from destruction. We believed then and still believe that preserving an old house is a worthwhile task.

These days one can only wish for a wider appreciation of the Planter-built heritage of this historic conservation area.

Edward and Elizabeth Goodstein

Grand Pre