Ahh, autumn in the Beaumont-Wilshire neighborhood and walking (with or without a dog) surrounded by fall leaves…. But as John Sandie mentioned in last issue’s President’s Message, what doesn’t belong on our sidewalks and streets is trash! Unsightly litter – paper, cans, bottles, cigarette butts, etc.
Why do people litter? Are they lazy or just unaware of the cumulative effect of tossing “just that one little piece” rather than walking to a nearby receptacle (e.g., in Wilshire Park) or taking it home for proper disposal there?
Please: As you take a walk, bring along a small bag and pick up a little litter along your way. Busy 42nd Ave. is the worst, but other streets have loose trash as well. Sometimes it’s overflow on trash collection days but often it’s just plain littering. I’m not suggesting our neighborhood have a “planned development” look, just that each of us take pride in doing our part to keep ours a nice and safe neighborhood.
Thank you and happy holidays!
— Diane Charlton