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BOOK 113 Ms. Swanson introduced a video produced by the students and noted there are 3 more in the works for next year. She especially thanked Community Development Director Bob Keating and Environmental Chief Roland DeBlois for their assistance during the past year. Ms. Swanson then explained the water assessment liens which are causing a problem in the purchase and sale of the lots and asked the Board to either forgive the liens or have the liens paid through the acquisition funds. The owners of the first 2 lots purchased had to payoff the liens and other owners may not have the means to do this. Commissioner Stanbridge believed that working through these problems "outside the box" is a winning situation for the children, the County and the School District. Chairman Adams thanked everyone for all their efforts and commented that it is a great pleasure to see such growth in knowledge and confidence among the students. She felt they are all "stars". Ms. Swanson emphasized her appreciation of the way government in our County works with children and praised the real partnership formed between government, the students, their parents and community groups. This is an exciting event. Commissioner Stanbridge noted that the children must have a partnership with someone in much higher authority than the Board. When she met with Secretary Babbitt at the site a scrub jay, a woodstork and a gopher turtle all made an appearance. The Eco -Troop then presented t -shirts to the Commissioners. Barbara Armour, realtor, commented that it is a real pleasure to be a partner, not only with the children, but with local governmental agencies. This project will be the proof of what can be accomplished when federal and local government work together with citizens. She also expressed her pride in the children of the Eco -Troop. Ms. Swanson and the students then quoted Margaret Mead: "Never doubt that a small group of committed citizens can change the world." JUNE 139 2000 -34-