Wants to set local Appreciation Day
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| August 22, 2012 |
My roots are strong and deep in this community.
I read your
editorial on how you spent
many years traveling and judged the town by
their news media. Living in a small community is
such a unique experience.
I grew up in the Seattle area. I went to college
in the Central District, which at times was
scary. I learned what it is like to be a
minority. I had bars on all my windows and an
iron gate on the front door. When I moved in, I
made sure none of the beds were up against
outside walls.
I grew up in a sleepy neighborhood and had never
encountered violence. Once I got over some of my
fears and got to know my neighbors, I relaxed.
In the city, it is rare anymore to get to know
your neighbors. If you are not similar in race,
creed, beliefs, those can become barriers and
also cause resentment, which can escalate.
Ironically, houses are about 10 feet apart.
Here, we are often miles apart. Yet, you cannot
go anywhere without running into a neighbor.
Back to small town news. Kudos to Mike Weland
for creating this local site for local news.
I also have to appreciate my neighbors.
When my Dad was ill, everyone pitched in to help
plow the driveway and just help any way they
could. When he passed away, two neighbors were
with my Mom immediately. Thank you Anne and
Mary.
Mom and I held a "Celebrate Neighbor's Day" on
June 2. How do I go about getting that declared
a Bonner's Ferry holiday? |
Tammy Satterlee
Bonners Ferry |
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