Thankful For Our Public Works Department

I am often reminded of a challenge by my late father to always “thank those whose profession requires dirt under their fingernails.”  As I have witnessed these past couple of weeks in my beloved hometown, the tireless efforts of our Public Works professionals to keep our roads clear of snow and ice, our trash collected in a timely manner, and fixing busted water pipes on a freezing Sunday morning, all in the same week, humble me.

Photo of Town Public Works personnel repairing a water pipe in 21-degree/10-degree windchill on Jefferson Avenue Sunday morning, Jan. 21. Courtesy Photo Michael Williams

As easy as it is today to choose only to see and focus on the sad, the bad, and the frustrations of our society, I take a measure that I live in a small town where many humans are still positive, beautiful, and amazing.

To all of you, please accept my heartfelt thanks.

Michael S. Williams
Front Royal, VA