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HUGS AND SLUGS: Too many sirens in Nelson?

Imagine hearing sirens in a city, that's ridiculous
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A Nelson resident says they are hearing too many sirens daily in the city. (File photo)

HUGS: Huge hugs to the gentleman who cleans up the garbage at Lakeside Park on such cold days.

SLUGS: To the impatient driver in the truck who was honking behind us while we stopped for a child to cross the street.

HUGS: To all the folks involved in opening Winter Emergency Beds when it is so cold out, keeping our neighbours safe.

SLUGS: To the City of Nelson for not having a kiosk at the parkade that would allow payment by coin or credit/debit card.

HUGS: To Papa Rick and son Tony for the delicious, mouth-watering pasta sauce you recently gifted me. Thanks to Rick for creating this flavourful, aromatic delight that would rival any Nonna's recipe! And to Tony, for making the welcome delivery. Your kind gesture and thoughtfulness is greatly appreciated. My tummy is smiling.

SLUGS: To all the neighbours on Poplar Ridge Road in Krestova who let their dogs bark incessantly. It is really getting to be quite the annoyance. Have some respect for your fellow neighbours and deal with your pets.

HUGS: To the person who turned in my lost iPad to the Nelson Police, and to the department for matching me and my iPad up as soon as possible. You confirmed that Nelson is full or great people and is a wonderful place to live!

SLUGS: To the City of Nelson for the HUGE increase to the seniors parking pass. Shame on you for treating your seniors again like trash the way you do.

SLUGS: Why do we have on average five emergency service sirens per day in Nelson, which is a city of only 11,000? I've lived in cities with a population of millions and not heard one for months. Is this town that crime ridden or are the police just siren happy?

HUGS: To three special ladies who made turning 90 a very special birthday and one I shall never forget. I walked in to what I thought was a water system meeting to a resounding "Happy Birthday” from a room full of friends and neighbours, I was speechless, which for me is most unusual. Thank you doesn’t seem adequate but it comes from my heart. You are the best.

HUGS? I would like to send a hug to the anonymous "neighbour" who mailed a request to "Homeowner on Radio Avenue" requesting a yard cleanup, because it sounds to me like they could use one. I also wish them a more fulfilling and helpful way to spend their time and energy.

SLUGS: To all the people who use the Kokanee Creek Campground garbage cans for their personal household garbage. You lazy, cheap people are the reason garbage cans and gates are locked. Go to the dump. There will be neighbours watching.  

Have a hug or slug to send us? Email editor@nelsonstar.com.