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D.L. "All our worries were for nothing! This trail is in our back yard and the only trash has been a small water bottle."

J.R. "No problems--it is really nice to live close by."

B.P. "It's a wonderful asset to our home and community and its desireable in the real estate market for homes that are for sale."

S.S. "Convenient for use"

D.L. "No problems--just people resting a few minutes"

J.R. "No problems with trespassers we even have a crossing on our farm--no gates. I keep it mowed and it is neat."

B.P. "No problems in the three years we have built and lived in our home."

S.S. "No, occasionally someone parks on the street--since the trailheads were built, two to three years ago, no one parks on the streets. My dogs would eat them."

How often do you or your family use the trail?

D.L. "Often, as health permits".

J.R. "We ride our bikes in nice weather about five times a week. We started four years ago. My wife was 76 and I was 78. We are now 80 and 82 years old and still ride."

B.P. "In the spring and summers at least once a week."

S.S. "Four times per month for myself walking and two times per week running and biking."

D.L. "We were not for it, only because of the concerns of all the people, what kind would the trail users be, and a few trails have had problems. So far, none for us. Most people who use the trail are very nice.:

J.R. "At first we were against it as it went through our farm, but it has turned out well. We meet a lot of nice people on the trail. It has also increased the value of our land, being close to the trail, people want to buy land to build on, so far we haven't sold any yet."

B.P. "We always felt it was a positive thing and that it ws a unique thing that our community had to offer."

S.S. "Against it, thought it would bring traffic to neighborhood, trash, etc. Groundless worrries! This area was quiet prior to trail and still is. Trail is kept clean, no issues with people or dogs. People on the trail are and have been very polite."