Isms: Views on life in rural America

What are you most proud of in your community?

Civic pride consultant Jeff Siegler, known as the Revitalize or Die guru, recently posed the question on social media. Several responses could correspond with any of our villages - a mighty cadre of volunteers, appealing landscape in public places, entrepreneurs and mom and pop businesses, a strong school system, welcoming churches and locally-owned media that promotes and creates a sense of community. Sounds like home, right?

Another comment resonated with me, prompting consideration about an upcoming meeting for Clearwater residents regarding str...