[Vision2020] Snow Grouch

[Bev Bafus]

I had more compassion for those who "couldn't" clear their sidewalks until
this year.

My husband had a stroke this past summer, and has extreme difficulty
walking.  Especially on ice - with a non-working foot and a cane, it's a
recipe for disaster.

BUT, he is STILL the one on our culdesac who cleans out the ENTIRE
neighborhood.  He uses his 4-wheeler, and it takes longer, but it STILL gets
done.

Thanks
Bev

-----Original Message-----
From: Chasuk [mailto:chasuk at gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, December 29, 2008 9:00 PM
To: thansen at moscow.com; kcraine at verizon.net; mattd2107 at hotmail.com
Cc: bevbafus at verizon.net; vision2020 at moscow.com
Subject: Re: [Vision2020] Snow Grouch


This is a problem that doesn't have an easy solution.  Not everyone
who fails to clear their public easement within 24 hour is a scofflaw.
 Shoveling isn't easy for everyone.  Whether because of obesity, age,
illness, injury, or other infirmity, not everyone is capable of doing
it.  For those who are capable, the 24-hour requirement, while
seemingly reasonable, isn't always enough time.  Combine work and
sleep, and maybe school, and you are left shoveling in the dark.
Maybe you are visiting family during the holidays.  Maybe you have no
family or friends who can help, or they can't help precisely according
to schedule.  Maybe paying your rent and your mortgage is already
tight, and you have to decide which is more important, paying someone
to shovel your snow, or buying groceries.  Maybe charity is
embarrassing for you, or you don't know where to seek it.

Let's have some compassion, folks.