I am hopeful, but at the same time very skeptical. Without someone rescuing the Balsams, it will certainly continue to crumble. Coos County is losing jobs, and needs jobs very badly. Because of the lack of jobs, the younger generation is leaving Coos County to go to other areas with opportunities. Thus, the population of Coos County decreases each year. Property values drop because there are far more houses for sale than there are buyers. On the other hand, I fully appreciate Les Otten’s past, and fear that he could file bankruptcies as he has in the past, leaving many victims. In short, while I am hopeful, I am equally skeptical.