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LETTERS: Sidewalks should remain clear for pedestrians

All too often a neighbourhood stroll results in feelings of exasperation
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All too often a neighbourhood stroll results in feelings of exasperation as our family is forced to walk single file to get around a vehicle partially parked on the sidewalk.

I truly cannot understand why somebody would park on the sidewalk.

Do they do it downtown? Do they find walking difficult and are trying to get a couple of feet closer to the door? Are they concerned that another vehicle will sideswipe theirs and feel their vehicle is more valuable than pedestrians?

Do people really not know that sidewalks are for people? Seriously?

Michelle Knight



Martha Wickett

About the Author: Martha Wickett

came to Salmon Arm in May of 2004 to work at the Observer. I was looking for a change from the hustle and bustle of the Lower Mainland, where I had spent more than a decade working in community newspapers.
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