Marathon run-around

I live in the Manhattan Drive area and we were totally cut off with the marathon using all our roads.  I needed to go out at 9:30 on my scooter and the volunteer at Manhattan and Guy Rd. rudely screamed at me to get off the track. I was already past her and I was going slowly and avoiding the runners, of course. (There were few at that time.).

When I returned at 12:30 p.m. I stopped to speak to her, explain that I had no other choice and I complained about her attitude. I asked her what choice did I have and she said I should have waited until the race was over! 

I told her I had a commitment and couldn't do that to which she replied "complain to someone who cares!"  I am supportive of these events, but when we are denied access (on tax payer funded roads) to  our homes and treated so rudely I am not a happy camper!

Perhaps volunteers need more training in basic politeness. And I expect an apology from marathon officials. 

Sandra Bonar