Volunteering, not whining

This letter is directed to the 333 caller who thought it was unfair for the city crews and the volunteers to be allowed into the park early, while festival-goers had to wait until the gates opened.

We can always use more volunteers during those early morning hours. Like the people who are there early (6 a.m.), literally forming a chain of "Human Street Sweepers," getting the park ready for the new day's crowds so that their time at the festival will be a pleasant experience.

Who does that caller think gets the grounds ready for them to enter and have a good time? Who does that caller think picks up all the dirty diapers, messy paper plates, cans, bottles and trash that's been left on the grounds, and many other "unpleasant" things that I won't mention in detail?

Those volunteer are there working hard for you -- the festival-goers. No pay. No free button. No glory. Just a thank you.

Instead of being critical, you owe them all a big thank you. Maybe you'd even like to be one of them sometime -- think about it.

I am one of three assistant technical directors, and yes, I am one of those unpaid volunteers, and yes, I have to buy a button, too.

-- MARIE CHAPMAN, homemaker and active volunteer for 32 years

Salina

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