I can only say that if this ever proves to be true, it will be a real downer for this community to have that large beautiful building empty even for a short time would detract anyone from coming here I suspect.
I am one who thinks we should go out of our way to enjoy all our merchants and make a special effort to give them as much business as possible and if it requires an extra effort so be it.
It would be an extreme hit to this community on a lot of levels....financially and public relations wise. That is a large building, and from my point of view...if it becomes a fitness center I will be totally devastated. There are fitness centers in most rec centers and the large one at Spanish Springs...great to stay fit but they will not keep our local economy going !
Pay a visit to B and N...you may like the atmosphere and maybe even buy something....and no, I dont work there or know anyone who works there, but I do visit it a lot because it is, to me, a real asset to the community.
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