Keep in touch with special people

Last week Portland lost a very special lady. I was lucky to meet Kay many years ago. We had bought a home south of town down the road from the Williams family.

Anyone that owned any kind of bicycle knew Eddy because of the parts business, but I had never met Kay. I was out for a walk one day when she was working in the yard when we first met. This was back in the 70's when you weren't so afraid to talk to a stranger walking, but she said she heard we had moved in down the road.

From then on when we would see each other whether it be in church, the grocery, or even outside with me walking or on the bike, she would never fail to stop and talk. We never ran around together or had the same friends, but she always wanted to talk and especially about the new baby. I so regret that I never went for coffee when asked, but I sure enjoyed that smile on her face.

Years later we moved to town and I didn't see her as much, but it could be months and we still had time to talk for a few minutes. Time went on and we failed to see each other very much. I changed churches and was busy working all the time and didn't know she was sick. I'm also sure that more than likely she never knew my medical situation either. But I sure regret not being able to call her or send a card to cheer her when she was so bad.

So in closing, Kay you not only will be missed by your family - you'll be missed by all the people that knew you as friends or just someone that appreciated that smile of yours and a chat.

So anyone that you've not talked to or seen for a while, contact them before something happens and it's too late. Don't put it off. You'll regret it.

Thank you,

Penny Imel

Portland

Unforgettable

To the editor:

I just want to express how much Gary meant to me. He was an awesome scoutmaster and a very kind person. I have a learning disability, but Gary worked with me so that I could earn my merits! Gary Gibson was someone I looked up to. Without Gary, Boy Scouts will never be the same. I will never forget you Gary.

Aaron Rockwell

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