Retirement Evokes Memories

To the Editor:

Sitting here in my North Carolina home I read The Bee on my computer.  I lived in Newtown most of my life and still love to see who I know that is still there.

I sat today reading an article on an old family friend, George Mattegat, who is retiring.  I just want to wish him the best of everything in his retirement. George is a wonderful man and I’m sure his smiling face will be missed in his travels rounding up lost dogs and such.  One of my very first jobs as a kid was working for George at the kennel behind the dump. I learned a lot about responsibility, respect, and care for these poor misplaced animals.

George also was kind enough to loan us his wonderful antique car when I married my husband Charlie. Every time I look back at those photos I think of George and the wonderful things he has done. So George, good luck to you and enjoy your retirement. Stay healthy and keep smiling.

Sincerely,

Amy (Robins) Goodsell

Leland, N.C.                                                                        July 9, 2004