There's no time for excuses for Larry Tower of Lewiston. He works for a local property management company, taking care of 40 properties a week. He mows lawns, rakes leaves, trims weeds and keeps properties looking neat and tidy.
His job takes him all over town. But Tower has no fancy vehicle with fine lettering on the side. Instead, his method of transportation would cause many to take a second look.
Tower rides a 12-speed Huffy mountain bike, behind which he pulls a kiddy cart loaded with his lawn care equipment. The cart is packed with a lawnmower, weed trimmer, rakes, brooms, wastebasket, and his property assignments, all held securely by a few well-placed bungee cords.
Tower says although he doesn't have a driver's license or car, he has found a way to get around.
"I've managed a way to stay employed without conventional means," Tower said. "This works well for me, and the only thing I have to worry about is a flat tire." In case of emergency, he has a spare bike and a friend who is a bike mechanic who helps keep him on the road.
"This system works well for me and I don't mind it at all," he said.
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Way to go Larry! Love to
Way to go Larry! Love to see somebody giving it there all to make a living. You're a shining example of what is possible with a little ingenuity.
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Is he just choosing to ride a bike or did he lose his license. I don't want to take away from what he is doing but it seems to me that journalist left out some details. Why is riding? How long has he been doing this? What are his plans this winter? How much weight can the cart hold? And shouldn't he be wearing a helmet?
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I don't think he'll be doing many lawns this winter.
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Why must you look on the negative side of things?Who care what his past looks like. Who care if he did lose his license. Atleast he's not driving after suspension. He's doing the best he can with what he has now. Shouldn't you give credit where credit is do? Shame on you for not being more positive.
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I may have not it very clear and I do apologize I just would like to no more the questions at the end of my previous comment were not an attack on Mr. Towers but a challenge for better journalism. To me the facts aren’t there and that all.
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I am known as the Queen of Negativity around here and even I would never ask those questions. Who cares what the reason is? Are you going to beat him up with it? Unless he's breaking a law, it's none of our damn business why he doesn't drive. If you do something good and the newspaper picks it up, is the reporter obligated to list every mistake you made that got you to this point in your life? It's simply irrelevant.
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Good for you,Larry! That's determination! There are just too many alternatives these days for people to use " I have no vehicle " as an excuse not to work.
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wow, I am amazed to see this. Kuddos to Larry!
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Good for him! The other positive, by biking everywhere he's not only helping the environment, but I bet he's in great shape to boot. We definitely need more like him.
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Thank god for people like him.
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There should be more like him
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Good doing Larry! Many people would say "I can't do this without a vehicle." It is great to see someone who will work and do whatever needed to get the job done. Best wishes in your endeavors.
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