At the recent community-wide Visioning meeting, forty-four participants were asked to list one thing they appreciated about this community. Following are their comments in brief form:

Brick streets

Victorian homes

Chamber breakfast

Fourth of July parade

Available workers

Traditional family values

"Close" community

Close to the city, but small town atmosphere

Good-hearted people

Great for kids and grandkids

The Fort

Acceptance of outsiders and change

Genuine care for others

Historic value and knowledge

Strong churches

Compassion, security and safety

Potential

"Drawn back to hometown"

Interesting people

Downtown rebuilding effort

City attempts toward future

Means "home"

Volunteerism

Leadership capacity

Educational opportunities

Education and recreation for family

Mercy Health Center values

Healing power

Easy to get involved

Older generation reaching out to younger generation

Affordable

Work and live together

Support for education

Recreation options

Chamber hospitality

Four-lane access

Gunn Park

Accessible and responsive people

Strong job market

Ability to call on someone to help with kids

Neighbors