Perhaps we can encourage some use of public transit. As I get older, I see more need for a local medical clinic. But we need more than emergency services. I would like to have a hardware store and a gas station. Of course, we don't want commercial development in our backyard, but as transportation becomes more difficult, we may need more local services.
Careful planning can reduce the impact on our environment and neighborhoods.
This could be the year you invest more time in your mountain community. Find an area that interests you, a job that you think should be done. You'll find that it makes your life fuller and more interesting. We're here to share your ideas. Let's make 2000 a great year.