Last year when I ran for county

commissioner, better recreation opportunities and facilities was on the

top of my agenda. I heard from soccer associations, baseball associations

and senior members of our community that they would all like to see better

opportunities and better facilities.

Recreation does not mean youth

activities only. Our most senior residents deserve places and opportunities

to get some exercise and engage in other activities. I know there are

thousands of people that believe we could and should do better.

I encourage everyone to keep

up to date on when the public hearings will be held and show up, in numbers,

to make your voices heard. There will be only 1,000 telephone interviews

and probably fewer mail surveys, so don't wait to be contacted. Take the

initiative, attend the public hearings, and speak up so the county leaders

will know what we want and need in this county by way of recreation.

Stephen D. Ott

Fayette