Hyndman High School
Hyndman, Pennsylvania
Teacher: Janet Phillips

 

 

A Better Life In Your Community

By Spence Ritchey

Junior

 

 

A community can be improved in many ways. The first step would be community improvements, especially in the weaker areas.  Another important step is community attractions, which will bring tourists to your area. This will enhance the amount of money gained by your community.  The inhabitants of the community are the most important key to a peaceful and jovial community.  Their needs should also be top priority.

           

When the spotlight is centered upon the community strengths and weaknesses, a few things should come to mind: youth, schools, parks/recreation, and churches. One of the main concerns in dealing with youth is violence.  There are far too many places where America’s youth can find ways to purchase guns or make explosives.  If the youth of America would have youth groups or a youth center, violence would not be as bad in communities across the United States.  Schools could also be another community focus that ties in with youth.  School sponsored events, such as drama clubs and athletics, are constructive organizations for young people. These organizations teach kids discipline and the value of teamwork. 

           

Recreation centers and parks can also be a step in the right direction for a community.  This gives the people something to do in their spare time.  People of all ages can benefit from these advantages.  Recreation center will provide the community with a place where town events may be held, like dances, reunions, and banquets.  Playgrounds can also add valuable recreational time for the children of the community.  Churches are another important focus that help build a well balanced community. Concerns such as attendance and funding are valuable keys to the establishment.

           

The community’s appearance is another important factor. Communities should keep the streets and sidewalks clear for pedestrians traveling through the town.  Buildings and houses should also be kept looking nice.  Ordinances should be set and enforced for those who refuse to keep their property looking presentable.  Town buildings should be kept looking attractive or else torn down, which will gives the community an brighter appearance.

 

Housing, such as low income housing and apartments, should be provided in the community.  Ordinances such as noise and maintenance should be set and enforced.  Apartments should be available for those who need a place to stay.  Hotels and motels should also be provided for those traveling through the town.  Lodging is a very important link to establishing a good community. 

             

Job opportunities are also vital in an admirable community. They will bring people into the community. This will increase the amount of money made by the community and by the people in the community, and salaries should also be reasonable.  This will keep the workers happy, and give the businesses a pleasant working environment.  Police departments are very important keys to living a secure life in the community.  They can help keep the youth off the streets and reduce violence in the community.  Fire

departments serve greatly in the protection of all citizens. 

           

Community attractions can also draw people into the community. This will help the community to be successful.  Attractions such as, theater productions, like concerts and plays, will bring people from all over into your community.  Fairs and circuses would do the same and could also be enjoyed by the people of the community.  Shopping malls would be an excellent source of income for the community.  They would also add job opportunities for a lot of people in it.  Restaurant chains could also be located near the shopping malls. These restaurants would add to the income of the community.

           

Health care is another important part of the community.  Hospitals, health centers, and children’s hospitals, and special care units would affect every person in the community.  Specialist like chiropractors, neurologists, eye doctors, and dentists will also give the people of the community more security.   Marriage counselors and psychiatrists will help each citizen solve their problems.

           

Senior citizens are another concern in a community.  It is important to have senior citizens involved in the community.  Senior citizen groups can be assembled to get seniors involved in the community.  Housing is another concern when dealing with senior citizens.  Nursing homes should be available to those who are in need of someone to assist them in their everyday life.  Senior citizen buildings could also be built to give the them someplace to go and socialize.

 

           

All these things can be combined to create a great community.  The people would live in a nice town with no worries, if everyone could just join together to make their communities a better place to live and raise a family.  People of all ages could enjoy the attractions and have a better life in their community.

                                                                                               

Answers To Questions Regarding Required Reading

 

Q1- Society invests in marriage by buying into a system that says if you are with a person for a substantial amount of time, you are “ready” for marriage. I believe this is one of the main reasons why divorce rates are so high. We as a society of “followers” tend to get into a system that works and follow it like lost dogs. I say take your time, and actually find out if you can spend the rest of your life with the same person. Instead of “investing” in marriage and buying into the system that we created.

 

Q2- 2 marriages, 1st marriage 11 years, 2nd marriage 10 years. Don’t give up on love.

True love can be just around the corner.

1 marriage, 54 years. Don’t let small disagreements become bigger than what they are.

1 marriage, 6 years. Be patient with one another.

1 marriage, 31 years. Don’t rush into marriage make sure your partner is the one for you.

1 marriage, 4 years. Make every minute count.

1 marriage, 17 years. Never doubt your partners love.

1 marriage, 20 years. Never stop trusting the one your with.

1 marriage, 15 years. Always listen to one another.

1 marriage, 40 years.  Never put anything above your marriage.

1 marriage, 5 years.  Take time out to have fun with each other.

 

Q3- Mr. Eckersley states that progress doesn’t have to mean having more. Some times we judge whether someone is successful by what kind of car they drive, the size of their house, or the clothes they wear. I think progress is living life to the fullest and truly enjoying what your life has turned out to be.

 

Q4- A worthy goal for my community would be to help on another and to keep the youth out of trouble.

 

Q5- I think he is saying that tomorrow’s child will be challenged more by an economy has a growing gap between rich and poor. This is going to add pressures that todays child will not face.

 

Q6- Since we are a democracy lawyers still are free to help those who are in trouble. I the USA wasn’t  a democracy we wouldn’t be free to hire lawyers if we need them.

 

Q8- They believe that when the baby boomers retire they will start their own businesses. They call this the “gray wave”. A highly competitive group of experienced workers.

 

Q9- Poverty is improving in the U.S., but I think it will take a lot longer for poverty to clear up in urban areas.

 

Q10-  They both are concerned with youth in the societies, they are interested in furthering education, and they both use their successes in life to help others.