It felt very good to work for an organization that sends a message that I believe in. And most importantly for me, this was a chance to design and build something that my mom can see and know that I created. I'm not sure if there would be another time that would ever be as significant to me as this is, for that reason. It was a great opportunity for me and a project that I've very proud of.

Betty Gardner

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— Betty Gardner

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You guys can relax. I don't mind if you cuss, I can take an off-color joke, and you don't need to walk on eggshells around me.

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Then when we finish, we'll have a better idea of when they'll start on the work, because they need to have this meeting in order to issue a notice to proceed to the contractor,

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I think it's going to be used a lot now. We just have to work out some of the kinks, some of the logistical stuff.

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