Tom Dean, a member of the committee, feels too many sides impact the idea. One of the biggest problems, he thinks, emerged when plans for a possible course site were seen as too invasive of current hiking and biking trails. Yet an alternative site, removed from the trails area, hasn't garnered any more positive backing. He sees this new effort as one that will help to boost the growing but struggling economic base of the area. Coupled with expanding industrial growth, the offering of a versatile recreational facility increases the positive image this area is striving to maintain.
Reality checks move faster.
He knows there's much more to it. And he's right. I've lived in Clifton Forge proper since 1975. I graduated from Hollins and teach English composition at Dabney S. Lancaster Community College. And, I'm a volunteer, chauffeur, organizer, homemaker, quilter, chief home-animal caretaker.