Seniors need attention
When is the city going to honor its commitment to the seniors who use the Fayetteville Senior Activity Center on South College to enlarge the paved parking area?
One recent day, I arrived at the center about 10:30 am. There were no parking spaces on the paved area, so I drove down onto the grassy area to make a U-turn and park heading out to the pavement. My car got stuck on a grass area with very light snow.
I went into the Senior Activity Center and stayed about an hour.
About 11:45 am, I took some newspaper and placed it properly under the wheels so that I could get enough traction to move the car forward. It did not work: The newspaper was just chewed to confetti and the car moved about three inches. So I got some materials from my trunk and placed them in the appropriate area, front and back of the wheels. Only by repeating this step four times, moving about three inches each time, was I able to move my car far enough to get the front wheels onto the gravel, and be in a position to drive back onto the pavement.
I am 86 and have high blood pressure. Other people who saw my plight were not able to help. I had a severe headache for about an hour after the ordeal.
We seniors need to be placed at the top of the city of Fayetteville’s priority list and need more paved spaces at the Senior Activity Center now.
FRANCES MUNSON
Fayetteville
A lasting relationship
Snow was coming down. I was sitting at my fly-tying bench creating a fishing fly that come spring hopefully will catch a big fish. She entered the room and snuggled up to me. That look said, “What are you doing?” She wanted attention. A gentle pat and she exited the room satisfied.
Two years have passed this March when Winnie passed away. I go by her grave site now and then. I dust off her head stone, pull weeds and look at the other grave sites decorated with flowers and smile. She is buried next to Hanger. Well, I guess she will be happy. You see, Winnie was a beautiful white West Highland terrier, the kind of dog you see on all the dog food package and in TV advertisements. They are so darn cute, you just fall in love with their picture.
My wife and I rescued Winnie from the Bella Vista Animal Shelter. The details of why such a loveable dog was at the Shelter is another story. The point is animal shelters need your support. If not to adopt a loveable pet like Winnie, then perhaps to donate pet food or money. Put your nickels and dimes in the containers every time you check out at Harps Grocery; or better yet, write a check. Your heart will be warmed even when it is cold outside knowing an animal will be saved.
In our case Winnie still warms our hearts. A rescued pet will, too.
JOHN BLAIR
Bella Vista