As a seventh-grader, I usually look through the Tribune to see if there are any pictures of me or my friends. This week I didn't have to look very hard to find a picture of somebody I know.

I am the daughter of an environmentalist, civic activist and one time candidate for public office. So it doesn't surprise me to see my father's picture in the newspaper. What surprised me was seeing his picture with a huge cross-out over his face as if to say "No Joes allowed here" like food or cigarettes.

I found the ad to be very immature and false. Even I, as a 12-year-old, would not think to do something so vicious in a situation like this. What bothered me the most is the accusation that my Dad is making a profit from what he does to preserve the Underhill property. Nothing could be further from the truth.

I cannot tell you the number of times I have called my father's law office only to be told that he wasn't there because he was out doing something on Underhill. If anything, Underhill takes away from his work, family and ability to earn money.

My father works so hard and is so passionate about preserving the Underhill Property. At first, I couldn't understand why. Then I saw it. It is the most magnificent sight. Just the thought of the houses being there is frightening.

Over the last six years, my father has spent countless hours of his free time and work time trying to preserve this property. He's attended meetings and traveled many times to Albany. It saddens me to see somebody try to trash his name when he only deserves to be praised.

Rachel Lorintz