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Negative attitude disappointing for former resident

I AM WRITING in response to Walter Kienapple's letter to the editor of The Daily Press headlined "Financial losses leave sour taste for taxpayer."

I think the only thing sour about the situation is Mr. Kienapple's negative attitude about the Shania Twain Centre and the Underground Gold Mine Tour.

It is this kind of pessimistic thinking that will continue to undermine the positive promotion of this great city to the rest of Canada and the world.

These projects are visionary and forward thinking — two things that Mr. Kienapple is not.

I get really tired of his kind of backwards thinking.

I believe the people who have made considerable sacrifices to see these projects come to light, deserve more appreciation for their efforts than mumblings about snow and garbage removal.

Tourist attractions need time to grow and attract visitors.

Wherever I travel, the people I meet instantly associate Timmins with Shania Twain and they are very interested to learn more about the city in which she was raised.

I think the Shania Twain Centre is an excellent vehicle for raising the profile of our city.

There has been an exceptional response to the centre thus far, and I am confident that it will only get better.

I had the privilege of living in Timmins for 24 years and still visit often.

I have since lived in metropolitan cities across Canada, but I have only felt at home when I return to Timmins.

The city continues to transform itself into an exciting recreational and tourist-friendly centre while never losing its small town hospitality.

Perhaps Mr. Kienapple and others who share his negative opinions, should concentrate on the positive promotion of the city instead of spending their free time debasing the efforts of others.

K. Wilson, Ottawa

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Shania's Place
Shania: often imitated, never duplicated!!

"...Living, Loving, Laughing and Dreaming....."-Shania Twain

Well said K. Wilson!

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Getting ready for it....just wait and see...

Excellent!!!

Well said.

Bryce

Totally Twaintastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!
Well Said A good outlook that's what we need. Fans have to stick together. The Shania Centre is an outstanding accomplishment. But it's I'm sure an ongoing effort by many good people. The city of Timmins has given the Fans of Shania a wonderful gift for which we sould all be greatful. We must all do our part though I think. In Shania's time away from the spotlight websites, messageboards, and even her hometown have put there best foot forward to make things a success keep her name image, music active. The Centre has not been open that long these things take time.
Timmins has done a great job thus far and I'm sure will continue to do so and simply as long as you have faith in your goals and put an honest effort into things there is no limit to what one can accomplish. Shania Twain IS a prime example of this..
Twain Crazy!

Mr Wilson, I could not agree more.

There are sediments like the ones MR. Kienapple have supported. The problem in my opinion stems from the beginning and the use of public funding for the Center. I think this political point of view is definitely in the minority.

I think the idea of having a Center for Shania in Timmins is the greatest thing that ever happened to the city. Frankly, Shania has made the city international, and tourists and fans alike come to Timmins from all over the world. This not only brings fans to the city, but spending as well that helps the economy overall in Timmins.

I wonder if Mr Kienapple and some others have considered this before expressing their displeasure with the people who initated the Center and who are trying to market it.