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Postby FParker185 on July 5th, 2010, 12:34 pm
http://www.refresheverything.com/connea ... bluestreak

you're allowed to vote daily, please do so, the park needs this $50,000 badly. Even if you've never ridden the ride, if you ever want to ride it, do yourself a favor and vote for it.
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Postby Ilovthevu' on July 5th, 2010, 2:55 pm
I feel that even if this park gets the money for this ride, I think this park is a dead duck. I always hear news stories about this park, and their financial trouble. If the park isn't working anymore, it's not working. You can't do nothing more about it, but visit it until it's gone, but I just think this park is wishful thinking that it's going to be open for much longer.
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Postby FParker185 on July 5th, 2010, 4:29 pm
it's not that the park is no longer viable, they went into debt over retarded ownership issues and the ensuing legal battles stemming from one Gary Harris. Rather than tell the entire story, google it, but the park is still entirely viable, and even as is, the park manages to be open. The place just refuses to die. Plus taking 10 seconds to vote every day for 3 weeks isn't going to kill anyone.
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Postby monsterfan99 on July 5th, 2010, 6:12 pm
I'm stunned this actually is being allowed for the refresh challenge.
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Postby BrianPlencner on July 5th, 2010, 6:39 pm
Good idea. I'll click the button once a day if it helps get the ride running again.

I was out at that park in 2005, and rode Blue Streak. I was there during the week and early in the season, so crowds were light. But, those that were there appeared to be having a good time. As long as the owners keep things running, I don't see why the park cannot stay in business for more then just a few seasons. The lake is a big draw, and having the rides and other attractions right at the lake is a great combination.

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Postby DanM64 on July 5th, 2010, 7:56 pm
My vote for today is done. :P
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Postby FParker185 on July 5th, 2010, 9:36 pm
good man.

Also for anyone who doubts that CLP is viable look at Arnolds Park in Iowa. It went from struggling for years to being completely shuttered and bankrupt, a fundraiser got the park open again and now it's a thriving park in the absolute middle of nowhere.

http://www.arnoldspark.com
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Postby onyxhotel08 on July 6th, 2010, 1:36 am
Everyone help Blue Streak...poor baby
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Postby [jonrev] on July 7th, 2010, 2:40 am
Voted.
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Postby SFGAm Viper on July 7th, 2010, 12:10 pm
Just voted.

Damn 30th place. It is going to need a LOT more votes.
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Postby FParker185 on July 7th, 2010, 5:28 pm
29'th place now, 4 days ago it was in 37'th place, it has until July 30 to get to the top 10.
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Postby Aeater333 on July 8th, 2010, 10:13 am
Voted.
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Postby BrianPlencner on July 8th, 2010, 9:07 pm
I've voted every day so far. I'll continue to do so.

Up to 26th place now.

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Postby FParker185 on July 15th, 2010, 8:49 pm
been in 22'nd place for a few days now, we need more votes, tell your friends and family!

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Postby Cole on July 15th, 2010, 9:21 pm
Ill start voting
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Postby BrianPlencner on August 7th, 2010, 4:49 pm
Wanted to get support for this again, as Blue Streak is now in 2nd PLACE!

Keep those votes coming in. We'll re-open blue streak yet!

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Postby onyxhotel08 on August 7th, 2010, 10:36 pm
When did it close down?
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Postby FParker185 on August 8th, 2010, 3:37 am
2006 when the park closed. The park reopened last year minus blue streak, and the park has been suffering badly without their star attraction
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Postby Cole on August 8th, 2010, 1:03 pm
Coaster Dorks, unite!
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Postby BrianPlencner on August 29th, 2010, 1:46 pm
All:

A bump is needed, as Blue Streak is now in FIRST PLACE! :)

Voting ends on the 31st, so we can't stop now. Make sure to go out there once day and keep this historic coaster at the top!

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Postby BrianPlencner on September 4th, 2010, 5:56 pm
Everyone

WE DID IT! :D

Thanks to everyone who voted day in and day out. Blue Streak @ Conneaut Lake HAS WON the $50,000 Pepsi Refresh Grant.

AND THAT's NOT ALL!

Blue Streak reopened late Thursday afternoon. While rides on the Blue Streak will not be included in the existing ride wristband program, the price is only $3 to ride.

So, if you get the chance, get out to Conneaut Lake Park, and ride this historic coaster!

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