With the time compression we have in the world, people are interested ... in fitness facilities for casual use and paths in parks.

People counters at the Community Center recorded one million that came through the doors last fiscal year; obviously, not all of them were different. There were 650,000 the year before.

We wanted the truth to be known.

At Firefighters Park, there's a lake people fish at all the time, ... There's disc golf and lake fishing from shore.

The recurring them is walking paths. (The need) came out in the last master plan.

We think it is totally disrespectful of the local community.

I've been to a lawyer, and a business advisor and a CPA (Certified Public Accountant), and I have a business plan ready.

We're making the best use of the space we have. We're able to adjust the programs and activities to meet needs.

They're the eyes and ears of the community. We can't be everywhere all the time.