To the Editor:
    Anyone who needs a morale boost can see first-hand what a lovely town we have by taking a walk down our Main Street and seeing dogwoods and azaleas galore. This year seems to be the right mixture of warmth and moisture to make spring truly spectacular.
    From the Golden Pantry to the Bank of Madison; and from the Blue Star Park down to the Methodist Church, the views are simply lovely.
    Try a five-minute walk, and see if the world doesn't seem a better and more lovely place.
    And, all you homeowners who tend to these plants and trees: Thanks!
Dick and Pat Hodgetts
Madison
Via e-mail

PRINTED IN THE APRIL 9, 2009 EDITION