The 82 year-old Boots claims she’s got a mind of her own. She owns prime real estate in Cheshire, nearly two acres of riverfront between Gavin and other villagers. Under the original buyout proposal Boots was offered $242,700, not even half as much as others with less property. She is furious that the “Johnny-come-latelys” will get more than her.

She is not going to sell, unless her demands are met.

Harold grew up in Cheshire and when he got married 62 years ago, his wife Odella moved to the village. They built their home together and raised their children here. They own three more properties in Cheshire.

The news of the buyout has taken them by surprise.

Liz Bailey has always lived close to a river. In Cheshire, her home is located on the river. She has buried three husbands in Cheshire.

She enjoys the company of her friends from within and from outside Cheshire. The group of women gets together on a weekly basis. They refer to themselves as "the widows' club".

Jennifer and Steve Harrison moved to Cheshire when they were first married, 22 years ago. They have raised their two daughters, Megan and Laura here.

Steve serves on the village council, and Jennifer as the village council clerk. They have monitored the plant and it's emissions for years.

Buck has been Cheshire's postmaster for more than 13 years. He and his wife live less than 3 miles from Cheshire and the Gavin plant in the neighboring Meigs County.

When the buyout was first announced, Buck decided to be transferred to a different post office 15 miles away. He was afraid that the Cheshire Post Office would be closed down when the town was sold.