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Lakeshore Advance, 2013-05-01, Page 98 Lakeshore Advance • Wednesday, May 1, 2013 Community interest committee planning for Grand Bend's future Lynda Hillman-Rapley When asked, a group of (rand Bend citi- zens listed their top three visions for brand (lend to he a community centre, ice pad and a senior's facility. At the last meeting for Community Improvement Coalition, hosted by the (rand Bend Community Foundation, members from all walks of life talked about what they want to see for the future of Grand Bend. 'l'he vision for the Foundation is "Caring people collaborating to build an inclusive, sustainable community" 'there was much discussion from this group on what the vision is for this community. Some thought a "senior friendly community" wrapped it 01) as to what was needed; others said it is the young who will visit here and want to come hack with their families; some- thing that has been a continued theme for a long time. clank Winters said when the Community Foundation decided to organize a coalition ii We need to look at the long term. I am not saying to forget the young people, but also look at the seniors." Hill Fra,,eis they had no clear idea of what would be achieved so they planned for three meetings followed by an evaluation and response. 'the first two meetings, said Winters, were highly productive and constructive and "have led us to a vision of this community's poten- tial development" While he said many of the seniors have already discovered the community's pleas- ures and benefits; the beaches and climates, quiet neighbourhoods, community health centre, Ifuron Country Playhouse, the art gal- leries, the Pinery Park, golf courses, restau- rants and volunteer organizations- others in the group said that can also apply to what new families and young people want. Unfor- tunately, Many agreed, the young people do not stick around because there are no jobs and that became a discussion including the idea of a virtual school such as the one they have in Hayfield. long term seniors housing was discussed, as it was at this group's last meeting. Many its the forum said people move here for so many reasons and do not want to have to move away to the cities when they age. 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Bend needs an outside ice pad that will be in walking distance for the community but that can be used by young and old. At last week's meeting Jim Southcott said this idea could bring people to the community year round. Mary -Jo Schottroff -Snopko said young people come here with their families and eventually move back here as adults. She said this com- munity needs to be better ambassa- dors, treating the visitors as guests so they do corse back. Bill Francis said if they build on young people they will be in trouble. "We need to look at the long term. 1 am not saying to forgt the young people, but also look at the seniors." Dave Snopko said they have to look at all age groups. Campbell agreed saying this group needs an overall vision that will address the needs of the permanent popula- tion. Paul Wilson said they need long- term plans that will attract people, keeping people here and future growth. 'the forum was invited to map out what they want in Grand Bend and the top item was a community centre, the second was an Ice pad and third was a senior long-term facility. The Foundation is focusing on visions of Grand Bend and is encour- aging people to submit their own visions for Grand Bend. Check out the on line blackboard at http:// padlet.com/wall/gbcfwall where pee pie can share their vision (or just read what others are saying).