User profile: KNW

Again...get the facts straight before you judge based on a biased and twisted article posted by Las Vegas Sun. We have nothing against the local "hikers"...many of the Shadow Canyon Village residents use this utility easement for our daily walks/exercise. We are not the "hate mongers" that many have portrayed us to be. We are retired senior citizens that want to relax and enjoy our life like everyone else.
Don't hate us because we bought where we thought we could have peace and quiet in our retirement years.

Some day you may be exactly where we are....between a rock and a hard place. We've worked hard, paid our taxes, and expect to enjoy our retirement years in peace.

Happy New Years....
KNW

Chris V: Unfortunately, we had upwards of 30 vehicles parked on Shadow Canyon Drive just recently and then 26 on another occasion. It would be no problem if three to six vehicles were all we had to deal with. I can't imagine many people wanting 20-30 vehicles parking in front of their home for several hours.

Just my opinion....

Shame on you Las Vegas Sun, you should be embarrassed for publishing a story with so many incorrect quotes and twisted comments. Your newspaper printed a story that does not even bear a resemblance to the "true story" of senior citizen opinions regarding an important issue occurring within in their community.

Even though two Las Vegas Sun editorial staff have personally apologized to Mr. Fetherolf for misstating his comments, the standing printed word continues to inflame others and pits two very fine and upstanding groups against each other (hikers and Shadow Canyon Village senior citizens). Hikers are outraged because, as you put it, "residents protest that hikers might bring violence to their peaceful neighborhood." This statement is untrue and only serves to further anger people.

In reality, the issue that Shadow Canyon Village residents have has absolutely nothing to do with hikers. The concern is with putting a City Park on 2/3 of an acre in the middle of our senior-citizen community. This "City Park" has 6 parking spaces and has no restroom amenities available. There are two City Parks located within just a few miles of Shadow Canyon Village that do offer adequate parking, playgrounds, benches, shaded areas, and restroom facilities. Anthem Hills Park is a 56-acre parcel with all the amenities you could wish for; the park located in Anthem Highlands is somewhat smaller but still offers visitors everything a "city park" should be.

Our community is an "age restricted community" and although it is not gated, the majority of residents in Shadow Canyon Village are highly opposed to the City Park; residents would like to preserve this unobstructed nature area.

For the record, I am a Shadow Canyon Village resident and had the opportunity to raise my children to appreciate nature through hiking. Once my children began walking and were steady on their feet, they received their first pair of hiking boots and a daypack. As a family, we had the opportunity to hike hundreds of miles on Washington State hiking trails; I hope to someday introduce my granddaughter to the same wonders of nature through hiking.

I encourage readers to seek the truth behind the Shadow Canyon Village resident concerns before passing judgment based on a biased article full of untruths.