I have fond memories of growing up there...riding bikes, buying matchbox cars and Hit Parade Magazine, going to the pool, watching little league games and all that same shit.

The past few times I've been back all but one of the banks has closed. Most of the restaurants are gone from downtown. There's no real smalltown feel...but an empty town feel. Much of downtown are re-sale shops with regional box stores on the perimeter. Golf course has turned into a free access 9 hole course.

Basically there's the bean plant and the hospital and a few businesses to support them. And a crapload of bars.

It's not an awesome feeling to visit.