"..... Other towns our size in the area have empty buildings on both sides of Main St. In Eldred you
can open a savings account, buy a hammer and nails, get your car repaired, insure your car and home, get in shape or get a tattoo, eat a great meal, get your
haircut, try a new hair color, attend the church of your choice, fuel up or wash your car, feel good about your child's education, borrow a book, and at the end of the day enjoy an adult beverage
or ice cream treat......And sleep well at night knowing police and volunteer fire and ambulance personnel are
going to be there for you in your time of need."
-Char Bennett Stoughton