Re: [Winona] Tech Expo and Archives

[Duane Peterson]

I would suggest but not volunteer the names of Walt and Marion Carroll as a resource on how to welcome newcomers.  They were involved heavily when they moved in in the 1970's.     On the Courthouse.  It's historical value would be enhanced if it could be restored to its original form.  The courtroom itself was a timepiece of the 1890's that showed how the court was a community center in that it had room for about 100 observers who could watch a trial.  Old timers told me that before television and movies people would watch trials to hear great orations and drama.  All that was destroyed by the remodeling that put two floors over the old courtroom.  The building could still be revamped to restore as much of its original for as possible.  Could we agree that such should be done, we could try to start a fund through the Winona Foundation. Duane M. Peterson ----- Original Message ----- From: marcia chaffee To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; schenkat Sent: Saturday, October 07, 2000 12:48 PM Subject: Re: [Winona] Tech Expo and Archives Have you all been following the discussion in the Daily News about Winona not being a friendly city? I have now heard this enough from newcomers who have moved around a lot to believe it is not just the individual, but the citizens' problem. In fact, there was an interesting article in Mpls paperTribune last week about this being a statewide problem. The writer attributed it to the fact that so many Minnesotans stay put for their lifetime and don't need to reach out for new friends.    I have felt for some time (about the eight years since I have returned to Winona) that we need to reinstitute a Newcomers Club. I understand there was a very active one in the 70's (?) sponsored by a civic organization (the Chamber of Commerce, JC's, or the like). How can we do this? What organization would be willing to take it on?     I feel we really really need newcomers in Winona if we are to remain viable. I believe" tourists" is not a bad word either.r ---- Original Message ----- From: schenkat To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, October 07, 2000 12:40 PM Subject: [Winona] Tech Expo and Archives [Winona Online Democracy] On line Democracy Group, It seemed that there were many good discussions going regarding the digital divide, education support in Winona, traffic, paying for infrastructure,etc.  If you've deleted these messages and want to refresh yourself on some of the issues mentioned, you can go to our archives.  http://www.mail-archive.com/onlinedemocracy%40winona.org/ Also, we need an hour of your time at the Business and Technology Expo 2000 which is to be held next Saturday Oct 14 and WSU Gymn. The Winona Daily News and  Chamber of Commerce have graciously given us free space at the Expo to promote ONLINE DEMOCRACY.   Steve Kranz has agreed to coordinate our booth there, but it would be great to have others of us staff the booth along with him.   Our objective is to answer questions, show visitors the site, and recruit more people for the forum. We will have an online computer and brochures available. Could you sign up for one of the hours listed below?  It might make it best to pick a couple hours that could work for you as we try to develop a schedule.  I'll get back to you as quickly as possible. (3 hours have been selected so far) 11-12 12-1 1-2 4-5 5-6 Thanks   Randy    Randy Schenkat 1419 Conrad Dr. Winona,MN  55987  507-452-7168 ---------------- This message was posted to the Winona Online Democracy Project. Please visit http://onlinedemocracy.winona.org to subscribe or unsubscribe. Please sign all messages posted to this list with your actual name. Posting of commercial solicitations is not allowed on this list. Report problems to [EMAIL PROTECTED]