James Garland "Jim" Riggs, University of North Texas Emeritus Regents Professoris an American saxophonist in classical and jazz idioms, big band director, collegiate music educator, and international music clinician... (wikipedia)
We are temporarily suspending operations. I wouldn't characterize what we are doing as closing permanently.
I think we have to think about this. These people, most of them, there are some exceptions, but most of them are on a different plateau than what you and I are used to. We need to find ways to help them get into mainstream society.
We are really looking forward to coming to Denver. Denver has a lot of the same demographics as our other cities. It has a good freeway system and expanding light rail.
We thought that this is a nice way to end 2005. The idea worked well for the Pee Dee Pride in the past, and we anticipate that it will work for the Cyclones this year.