Dear Editor:

I find it hard to imagine that anyone cannot see the value in the proposed Crown Mountain Recreation Center. From my perspective, as a retired, limited-income senior living near Basalt, it sounds excellent that I can access, without a long drive, a place with a pool (that’s open) and space to play tennis and work out at a reasonable price.

Add to that the option of grocery shopping, getting a good, quick lunch at any of several tasty places, and mailing packages, I’m in. Several trips to the stores each week, combined with a swim or some other exercise indoors, fits my needs perfectly.

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The space is there, the cost really minimal and the land put to good use without some additional random housing further cluttering the landscape. I think it is a great opportunity; do the research and encourage others to support it as well. A midwinter, midvalley swim sounds really, really good.

Karen D’Attilo

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Lazy Glen