We begged, borrowed and stole $40,000 to finance the project.

We recognize that both counties have strained budgets. He brings with him a background in economics, a background in finance. The key here is to find other sources of revenue so the burden on the taxpayer is reduced and the airport grows in exciting new ways. And to let the community see how essential the services are that many don't see every day.

These are hard times. Our deficit is $120,000. If we cut out sports, we'll still have an $80,000 deficit. It's a start but it's not enough.

We represent the taxpayer and they don't want the school to change. Yet everything is increasing, including education. Well, taxes also need to be increased ... I think you need to form a referendum committee right away to begin gauging feelings about this.

We tried half-day kindergarten classes and that didn't work. We tried cutting back on bus transportation costs and that didn't work.

It was all about my desire to tell a story. I have a passion and I've had some hard knocks. Film is a great outlet to tell these stories.