Warren County neighbors lend a hand in winter weather
WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Slick roads and steep hills do not mix.
Laura Gilbert, a local Kentuckian, found this out the hard way when her car did a 360 down her neighborhood street.
Laura Gilbert, a Warren County resident, says, “Well, I was just completely out of control. So, you know, it’s one of those things that you’re just like, ‘well, god, you know, I hope we stop.'”
Thankfully, she was able to make it out of her car, but she knew she needed to get her car out, and that happened with some help from a few neighborhood heroes that were out playing in the snow.
Reid Goad, a seventh grader in her neighborhood, shares his perspective.
He says, “My buddy and I went sledding, and after that, he decided to go home, and I told my mom, since I ain’t got nothing better to do, I might as well go help my community. Oh, it was awesome. Seeing the community really come together in a time like that is really important.”
Goad wasn’t the only one who helped. Laura Gilbert’s son also went outside with some of his tools and provided assistance.
Garrard Sparks, Gilbert’s son, tells us, “She called me up from my room as I was trying to take a nap and said, ‘you’re going outside to bust up ice.’ I think everybody needs a community. Everybody now is either renting, or everybody just kind of came around and offered their help or offered things help the ice go away.”
By connecting the the cul-de sac groupchat, no matter how old or young you are, hard work can turn into something meaningful and can remind people they aren’t alone.
Jake Shomler, WKU freshman and Laura Gilbert’s neighbor says, “It was a good feeling to know that the neighbors cared about the cause. And it’s not just me. Having a community backing what you’re doing is always a good feeling. And I’m thankful for the people that came to help.”
There were several members of the community involved in keeping the area safe during this unpredictable weather. Here at News 40, we appreciate all who stepped in to help.
