What happened to the flowers?

To the editor:

A few days ago a very small thing happened, but it has really made me angry.

Throughout this beautiful summer as I have driven from my home in Palmer to various daily activities in Wasilla, I have noticed the gorgeous purple lupines and yellow flowers in the middle and on each side of the Parks Highway. I remember when they were planted there a few years ago when construction was finished on that section of the highway. They have continued to get more and more beautiful with each passing summer, and this year they seemed even more so.

The blue hues of the lupine and the spots of yellow remind me of the Alaska flag — and how fitting that they would be so wonderful as we celebrate 50 years as a state. I was also so proud that our tourists were seeing the beauty too.

So would someone please explain to me why the majority of the flowers were mowed down in the middle of the highway? I’m assuming this was done by the state.

My first thought was that emergency vehicles need to be able to turn around, but I really didn’t think those flowers were high enough to warrant that action.

I know there are things happening in this world right now that are more important, but this was a bright spot in my day and now it’s gone.

Awaiting an answer.

Bonnie Cameron

Palmer