Resident takes time to say thanks

In the world of government, no news from constituents is sometimes the best news.

But on Tuesday, a Cody resident asked for an audience with Park County Commissioners not to complain or bring a beef, but to say 'Thank you.'

Bob Spears, who lives southeast of Cody on Sage Drive, had asked the county's Public Works department if they could do something about the approach from Sage onto County Road 3DX (Look at it on Google Maps).

A bit of an indented dip had developed on the lead-up to the intersection's stop sign. That slope, Spears said, made it a real bear to stop and then get started again - especially in the winter. It took backing down the hill and getting a rolling go of it to make it through, he said.

The County Public Works Department took a look, agreed it was unsafe, and leveled out the approach. That was despite the fact that it's technically a subdivision road (and thus not exactly at the top of the county's list). County Engineer Dave Kieper said the road is used on a school busing route, and that made it particularly important to get squared away.

Spears told commissioner that Public Works was "courteous, helpful, concerned" and "possibly saved a real tragedy" in fixing the problem.

The commissioners appreciated his appreciation.

"It's always good to hear good news," said Commissioner Jill Shockley Siggins.

If you're hoping for some county help on your road, keep in mind that you'll need that good reason for them to do so. And having a bus-full of precious youth relying on it for their education helps too.

"We love the little kids," Kieper said.