NWA Letters to the Editor

Carrier, others make newspaper an asset

My husband and I have subscribed to and read one or more daily and weekly newspapers and news magazines since our marriage many years ago, and have been grateful for all of them, including, currently, the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.

Our gratitude spreads amply to all the people whose diligence and work bring us news and, sometimes, their well thought-out opinions about important topics. (This is true, even when we disagree with their conclusions.)

We have been longtime friends of Flip Putthoff and read his every word in the Democrat-Gazette though we have never been fishing and no longer bike or hike. We learn a lot from Flip and enjoy his outdoors vicariously. (Tying flies? Yikes, what an art!) We have also been fortunate enough to meet and talk with Paul Greenberg and Becca Martin-Brown at various writers' conferences here in Arkansas. Others are met only in the newspaper, but seem like friends.

One very special friend we have made is the newspaper carrier who brings our paper to us seven days a week. Carrie Spencer is outstanding in what, I assume, is a very difficult job. I am an early riser so sometimes see her car approaching and go out to say hello and get our newspaper. Carrie is always cheerful, and exchanging greetings with her is a marvelous start to any day.

A big thank you to Carrie, and all the rest of you working for the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.

Radine Trees Nehring

Fayetteville

Commentary on 05/06/2018

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