So the city would like to plow our alley.

No, thank you!

For years I have delivered letters inviting the individual households in my block to chip in to have our alley plowed. Each year I have received checks and cash and thank you notes.

It is not a chore.

In fact it is like we have become a little community within our grand old city of St. Paul. We work together.

If the city takes over, will it provide the same plow person every year?

Will the alley be plowed on a timely basis, dependably?

Will it be plowed to the full width or just be one pass?

On Tuesdays, will the big city plows hit each of the plastic bins that are required to be pulled out 2 feet?

Does it becomes just another big brother telling us we are not capable of being neighborly?

Please leave us alone. We will contact you when we want your help.

Rose Anne Hallgren, St. Paul