Quotation 1:  Martin Goldsmith, general manager of the local public radio station, said the goal is to raise $100,000 in support this year – 15 percent more than last year, in an effort to battle rising costs.

Quotation 2:  Marilyn Wall, president of locally owned Walls Tire Co., said business is up 20 percent this year and they were able to not only recall many previously laid off employees, but also add roughly 20 factory jobs.

Quotation 3:  Marsha Moss, director of the local symphony orchestra, said she was gratified at the audiences response to last night’s concert and playing in front of an audience that appreciates the orchestra’s hard work is “a lot more fun.”