Not only do I work here, I live here. I have a very personal interest in how the community develops. I want it to grow into what I want to pass on to the next generation.

We need to generate jobs for local youth so they'll want to come back and live and work here. That's a major concern of Dan and I — once they graduate, there's nothing to draw them back.

We seem to be having a lot more interest on the part of the construction community. We have our fingers crossed.

Rick has long expressed an interest in serving the residents of our community.

Interest in the hospital has grown in the community. They are proud of the hospital and see a bright future for it. Without their support we wouldn't exist.

When self interest and community need conflict, let the greater good guide you.