How do you give a highway a big heart?
I want to give an immense shoutout to readers Laurel and Johnny for taking the time to share their comments on Friday’s email. The email resonated with both of them. Thank you for letting me know!
The other day, I was driving down a highway in Maine, and something caught my eye—a fence running alongside the road. I notice these things as someone who’s been around fences for a long time. But this wasn’t just any fence. This one had a story.
Imagine this: You’re a wild deer, or maybe a moose, wandering in your natural habitat, minding your own business, when suddenly you come upon a highway. Cars zooming by, nowhere to cross safely. It’s a heartbreaking reality for so many wild animals who lose their way and, sadly, their lives in these situations. But that’s where these special fences come in.
Duncan and I once had a super close call when driving in Vermont around nine o’clock at night. Suddenly, we were looking at the tall dark legs of a moose. The animal was so tall that our low-sitting station wagon was beneath the body of the animal. To this day, I don’t know how we avoided a collision. It was one of those times our guardian angels were protecting us!
Along highways all across the country, they’re building fences with a purpose—to guide wildlife away from danger and protect them (and us drivers!) from accidents. I love the thought that something as simple as a fence can do so much good. There’s a stretch of highway near I-95 in Maine that’s a shining example. Since they put up the fencing our customer provided, accidents and wildlife deaths have dropped.
Some states provide safe crossing points for wildlife, but I didn’t see one on this highway. Crossing points are expensive to build, and not all states are doing it. It’s a worthy cause to support.
It’s just one of those moments that reminds me why I love what I do. Fences aren’t just about marking territory or keeping things in place—they can also create harmony between humans and nature.
At Louis E. Page, we’re proud to supply the kind of fencing that serves a purpose beyond the everyday. Whether you’re securing a project or contributing to a cause that’s bigger than all of us, we’ve got the materials you need.
If you ever want to chat about these amazing projects or need help with your next order, I’m just a call or email away. And Terry is always ready with a smile to take your call. T2C
All my best regards in gratitude,
Debbie Page
CEO, Louis E. Page Inc–Woman-owned business and Family-owned since 1893. (That’s right! A little more than 131 years ago our family ancestor Louis Everett Page founded the company in Boston)
