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WENIE lY,. JULY 12, 1995
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students lea e way with ideas
DATELINE OPPORTUNITY —
Students at F.E. Madill Secondary
>,Schooi led the way in terms of de-
veloping ideas for community com-
merce and economic renewal in
Wingham.
The recent Community Com-
merce Opportunities Contest, spon-
sored by several local businesses
and the high school, was created to
help the economic renewal task
force identify areas in which Wing -
ham can develop business to be-
come more self-sustaining.
The project has been done in
communities around North Ameri-
ca to help identify how much mon-
ey and where it leaves the commu-
nity. In Milverton, for example, it
has been reported that they identi-
fied some $10 million annually that
leaves the community in products
and services that could be produced
there.
The 30 entries covering some 45
different ideas in the Wingham
contest ranged from the very com-
plex to the very simple. The chal-
lenge from the organizers was
straight forward: "'In 100 words or
less, identify a product or s
Wingham currently imports from "This would provide a place for
outside our service area (20 mile ra- teens, instead of on the street, and it
dius) that you think would be eco- would prevent teens from getting
nomlcally produced locally on a into trouble. It would be a safe en -
part or full time basis; or products vironment for teens to relax and
and services that are not available have a good time."
that we need; or a product or ser- "At night this facility would be
vice that we have but need more of able to hold teenagers attention
in the community." with roller-skating or roller -
Bethany Edgar, one of the con- blading, loud music, arcades, pool
test winners, covered several bases or just if they want to sit and re -
with her nine ideas submitted. Ed- lax."
gar suggested a bulk food/health "It would keep them off the
store; a cake decorating service for streets, give them something to do,
brides; a farmers' market; a year- and a place to socialize. In this
round community greenhouse; an place they could have pool tables
amusement park/water slide; annu- set up, a snack bar, video games, a
h and tables
ervice idea of a club for youth were:
al community flea market with do- pop machine, roue es
nations from local merchants to washrooms, weight equipment, a unique ideas with his plan to pro -
raise mopey for local schools; do- juke box, and a stage' for local duce ee aridityanlocally
water by har ess-
nating computers to schools; higher bands to perform." g _
education of rrn for store.
a recy-with a combined"We believe restaurant estaurantat a er rink would the "This electricity could be used to
clingSplant; a arm parts azole. Wingham power at a low-
• Several teens from Madill idents- • be an asset to the town...It would help giveg
pied one need that is felt dramatical- give people of all ages something er cost than Bruce Nuclear Power
ly in Wingham and discussed quite to do, especially kids in order to Devveldopmally, this week, Melinda
frequently: a drop-in centre for keep them off the streets."
youth. Another popular idea among the Wheeler had another simple sug-
Some of the comments on thissumisswns b ' was that of a health gestion to improve the local econo-
tal made ,the 'suggestion of a farm
equipment dealer for Wingham to
provide more convenience to the
farming community surrounding
Wingham.
A paint -ball course was also a
popular suggestion.
How about this one from Matt
Brewer and. Erin Tester:
"I think Wingham should have a
larger airport because it will create
other businesses. like skydiving, hot
air ballooning.
" In the long term this will create
more jobs and the town will make a
large profit from this service be-
cause everyone wants to try thrill-
ing things."
Josh Piel had one of the most
eDeath of an Innocent
I''went to a party mom,
I rernetnbered what you said.
You,aold me not to drink mom,
SOI'drank soda instead.
I felt really proud inside mom,
Just like you said I would, ,
1'didn't drink and drive mom,
Even though others said I should.
He didn't know where he was go-
ing, mom,
He was probably at the same party
as 1,
the only difference is,
He drank, and I will die.
The guy who hit me is walking
mom,
I don't think that's fair,.
I know I did the right thing mom, I'm lying here dying.
Iknow you're always right, While all he can do is stare.
Now the party is finally ending,
As everyone,drives out of sight.
As I got into my car mom, not to'drink and drive, If only
I know 1'd get home in one piece, they'd have taken time,
Because of the way you raised me, hwould still be alive.
So responsible and sweet.
Why do people drink mom?
It can ruin your whole life,
I'm feelingsharp pains, now,
Pains just like a knife:
Someone should have told him,
mom,
1 started to drive away mom,
Butas I' pulled. out:into the road,
The'atheedar didn!lisee me,
And hit' me like' a load:
As I lie here on the pavement
mom.
1 hear the police man say,
The other guy was drunk mom,
And now I'm the one who'll pay.
I'm lying here dying mom,
I wish you'd get here soon,
How come this happened to me
mom?
My life burst like a balloon.
There is blood all around me
mom,
Most of it is mine,
I hear the paramedic say,
I'll die in a very short time.
I just want to tell you mom, I
swear I didn't drink,
It was the others, mom,
The others didn't think.
My breath is getting shorter mom,
I'm becoming very scared,
Please so don't cry for me mom,
When I needed you, you were al-
ways there
Tell my brother not to cry,
tell daddy to be brave,
And when I go to heaven mom,
Write `Daddy's Girl' on my grave.
I have one last question mom,
Before I say goodbye,
I didn't ever drink,
So why am I the one to die?
This is the end mom,
I wish I could -look you in the eye,
To say these final words mom,
I love you and goodbye!
— Author Unknown Ma
Submitted by Lynne gee
centre that incorporated weight ma- my. Provide grants to local busi-
chines, squash and racquet ball nesses to improve their store fronts
courts, an indoor swimming pool — and cut taxes in the first year of
and child care for • the complete business. This, she said, will
family use. prove the visual value of town.
A spin off of this'idea was a nat- Over the next few weeks, the
ural healing centre which may 'in- Advance -Times will investigate
elude a message therapist. some of these suggestions and re-
Karrin Marks and Isabel Schies- port on how things are progressing.
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