By Marjorie Klise
Some summer questions/observations:
We have lost many of our beautiful large trees in the last few years. They are so vital to the character of our neighborhood. Is there a re-planting plan in place?
Have you noticed the presence of new young families? Children out playing? Welcome, all! We need your fresh ideas….and your strong bodies.
Are we more comfortable with the new traffic pattern at the Main and University intersection? The water gardens looked poorly this spring but perked up and came alive by summer. Good ecological message as well as a visual plus.
Is the corner of Bradley and Duryea looking particularly icky of late?
The lot at Union Hill and Moss had great promise as the owners planted prairie flowers and grasses and planned new construction. We are hoping things progress in the months ahead to make that area an inviting entrance to our neighborhood.
Speaking of Union Hill….will we ever get the ‘green wall’ we were promised when the wall went up? And what about the new trees that were going to replace all those we lost to the parking lot?
Harry’s Garden looks so nice. Thank to Norma and Ray. Can we take some time to tell some ‘Harry” stories sometime soon? What a guy!
And now, do you want to hear the best story of the summer? Just to acknowledge that we are a special people? Well, there was an important neighborhood meeting scheduled to discuss a possible major investment in the area. Mrs. and Mr. X planned to attend. They knew it was important. Their hair was combed, the car was ready, and then the phone rang. The doctor delivered great positive medical news! So they turned back and popped the champagne cork and stayed home to celebrate. We applaud their choice.
We know our priorities!