LOUISA — “I want to thank everyone that participated in getting the newly renovated basketballcourt done,” Louisa mayor harold Slone said. “We got a grant to pay for most of the cost. But as part of the deal we had to engage the community … and put in some sweat equity ourselves. Well we have done that… Matt Brown has partnered with me to start Louisa Hoops For Hope…”
“His RiseAbove crew volunteered to put up the goals… and the City Employee’s went above and beyond to do this work,” Slone added. “While these guys were doing this, others had to cover their positions so they could.. The city crews became a team and look what they accomplished… 
hats off to all that helped…A special thanks to City Council for supporting this project grant… without everyone it couldn’t have been possible…”
The city park has been dramatically improved under Slone’s leadership including renovation of the 50 year old seimming pool and new playground equipment.
County Economic Development Ccodinator Catrina Vargo said this is the type of thing that will help Louisa bring in prospective companies to the county.
“By having more activities for families we can more easily asttract small business that are looking for a place,” Vargo said.
