Locals, and even those that have been here for 15 years or so, can remember times before the Mark Clark, before Park West, wit McDonald’s on Coleman, Bee’s Knees, the old water slide, and so many other landmarks that made us so glad to be here.

A’las, those good times are history now, but the same people that came rushing in on the construction boom are also a lot of the same people that are suffering from the mortgage crisis that is affecting the rest of the country. Take a look at this NYT’s foreclosure map which illustrates exactly what I’m talking about.

I think a good lesson to be learned here is to not live outside your means, and always protect yourself against the worst of times. Those with safe, secure jobs, are fortunate and should do their part to make sure it stays that way, but remember to help out others in need every chance you get. Believe me, you’ll be glad you did. G/L out there.

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