Skinnybass: I think your biggest problems can be solved with good food. Fear of the unknown will get you every time and knowledge is the answer. Put out a notice that you will be holding a fishing contest for the local kids, winners and winners get free hotdogs and a cold drink. Cost is minimal and those fradycats at the home owners association can see first hand that baby lock ness does not in fact eat small children. While the kids are putting hook to worm you can address the parents with a general discussion forum. I'd recommend you ask one of you local wildlife officers/biologist to show up to help you get the facts straight with the "thicker headed types". If this contest is a hit you should be the driving force behind making it an annual occurance. Just my 2 cents, hope it helps...
