Bill Eynon III
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New Idea Input wanted.
I have been kicking this idea around for a while now. I would like to maybe get some sort of Idora Park/Conneaut Lake Park presentation together.
First part of the presentation focus on what Idora Park was and what it meant to the Youngstown area. Second part of the presentation focus on what
Conneaut Lake Park is and what it means to the Northwestern part of Pennsylvania. I am thinking powerpoint presentation for this. I think the best
thing would be if I give the presentation to any groups to have some Idorapark.org members present. We could also have a memoribilia display there
and buttons/tshirts/hats etc... Split the profits with Idorapark.org and Conneaut Lake Park Preservation Society. I am sure any donations to either
cause would be accepted with open arms. Tell me your thoughts. Should I try to include some other small parks such as the now long gone Euclid Beach
or Chippewa Lake? I am always up for learning more of the history of parks. Let me know what your thoughts are. Thanks in advance. 
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Bill Eynon III
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![[*]](./images/corporate/default_icon.gif) posted on 1/11/0505 at 04:05 PM |
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30 views and no input. Admittedly I am somewhat disappointed someone must have some input about this project. Afterall I am trying to help our funds
as well as a small hometown Idoraesque type park. What happened to my regulars.
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Bluestreak
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| posted on 1/12/0505 at 12:03 PM |
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Bill:
I would focus on Idora and CLP to emphasize the importance of parks in recent and current memory. For CLP info, there are a couple of folks (I
believe it is the student that created the new CLP video) that are working on a new book about Conneaut. I have the previous one which is
unfortunately out of print and difficult to find. I eventually found it on ebay. Speaking of ebay, I occasionally see for sale a power point
presentation called Welcome to Conneaut Lake which was probably done sometime in the 80's. When it is posted, it is usually not that
expensive.
It would be great once you create something if it could be put on CLP's official website, but I wouldn't hold your breath on that one. I
know other individuals (such as Kelly) actually offerred to design CLP's website for free (and she is in the business of designing websites) and
they were not interested.
Recognizing the past is great, but I think your project would really be meaningful if it emphasizes the future. Believe it or not, some of the
general public doesn't even realize that CLP is still operating.
Don't give up--I'll do whatever I can to help.
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Bill Eynon III
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| posted on 1/13/0505 at 12:26 AM |
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Thank you for the words of encouragement Bluestreak. It is so nice to know that there are others who feel as deeply about CLP as I do. The funny
thing is that I went there for the 1st time a little over 2 years ago. I have since fell in love with the Idoraesque feel that it evokes. I am going
to not only focus on each individual park but try to draw some comparisons as well. This should help to draw some attention to CLP and maybe boost
some attendance. Even if CLP does not want to have the Powerpoint on their site I just may have to put it on a cd and send it to people who want it
for just the cost of the blank media and shipping. Well I hope to start work on this project soon. Maybe this weekend. Thanks again for your
support.
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Matt Schwartz
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| posted on 1/13/0505 at 12:31 AM |
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Bill,
You know I will help in any way I can!
Let me know what you need!
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Bill Eynon III
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| posted on 1/13/0505 at 01:36 AM |
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Any digital or scanned Pics from Conneaut Lake would be appreciated I have some from this past year and 2003 but any more would be appreciated. Oh
and just asking for permission to use any of the photos from Idora off this site. Thanks in advance.
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Ben
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| posted on 1/13/0505 at 10:53 AM |
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I'm not sure how, but I can try to help out in some way. Maybe just cruise around
Wooster asking people about the parks?
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Bluestreak
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| posted on 1/13/0505 at 12:28 PM |
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Bill:
When I did the Bluestreak Challenge in 2003, they gave us a really nice CD that has tons of photos that various people have taken over the last couple
of years. Email me your address and I'll make you a copy of it.
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Matt Schwartz
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| posted on 1/13/0505 at 03:34 PM |
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Thats awesome! I know I would love to see those pictures!
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Bill Eynon III
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| posted on 1/14/0505 at 04:26 AM |
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Thank you all for your help. I hope to start on this sometime this weekend. Maybe by sometime this spring I will have a rough draft. Then I can
send each of you a copy.
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Trish
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| posted on 1/21/0505 at 03:55 PM |
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Bill,
This is a great idea! Which groups were you thinking of presenting to?
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