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Lathrop has always been great place to live. The festivals, fairs, and gatherings make it the perfect small town. Over the summer I’ve noticed empty streets. The kids just don’t have much to do on a normal week. We sure could use a place for the kids during the summer. I remembered when people were pushing to get a new pool, which was almost a done deal. The McGinnis family was willing to donate the necessary land from the kindness of their hearts. Then, there was an election and suddenly the city was “broke”.