When you put the casino out there, there's nothing going to happen downtown. Why would it? There's nothing down there. I think that's a mistake long?term for the community.

I'm glad to get in the top three. I think as I move into the general, I'm going to lay heavy on my experience and just the business sense that I have.

I'm not sure I would have (filed a lawsuit). My thinking is I'd rather have a positive foot being placed forward.

They couldn't afford to maintain two factories doing the same thing. It was a difficult thing . . . (but) employees were very appreciative because we gave them a fair severance or retention package to get them to stay with the company until the end.