KROC: A dream come true

I realize we live in a generation when policies, rules, codes, guidelines, whatever you want to call them, don't seem to hold much weight, but as a member of the Kroc Center, I am thankful for their policies and the enforcement of them. They have proven themselves to be good insurance to the safety and protection of the members, staff, guests, employees and the building itself. The Kroc Center, which anticipated a peak membership of around 1,800, has grown to nearly 20,000. Families, in spite of income level, have an opportunity to enjoy quality recreation in a safe, well maintained and well staffed environment.

I've been a guest at several swim meets in my past, and no matter where they were held, there were rules that our teams were required to follow. My hope is that the CAST swim coaches and parents will, as part of the experience, impress upon the youth involved the importance of respecting the property and policies of others in all facets of life. These youngsters are our future leaders, and I believe we will all be grateful if they have learned this concept as part of the discipline of a team sport such as swimming.

Thank you Joan Kroc for your vision, to the city leaders for your pursuit of this great opportunity on behalf of residents of North Idaho, and to the Salvation Army for your faithful and professional administration of the Kroc Center activities.

A.J. PEDERSON

Coeur d'Alene