### That 11-year-old on PEI is fixing EVERYTHING

Good morning from the Atlantic — three provinces, five communities, and the stories that cross every border.

Now look, you hear a lot about the next generation, b'y, and whether they're all glued to screens. But then you hear about Strider Reid, an 11-year-old from right here on Prince Edward Island, who's not just playing with model trains, planes, and automobiles — he's fixing them up and selling them. Some shocking, isn't it? This isn't just a kid with a hobby; he's built himself a proper little enterprise. He and his dad were at a hobby show this past weekend, probably down near the AVC campus or maybe out by the Eastlink Centre, showing off his work. It just goes to show you, there’s always something real happening beyond the Cavendish tourist crush.

This isn't just a sweet story; it’s a lesson in ingenuity that we see a lot around these parts. In a province where resourcefulness is a way of life, from the fishing boats coming into Victoria-by-the-Sea to the farmers in the Tyne Valley, seeing a young fella already thinking like an entrepreneur? That’s something to celebrate. It reminds you that the spirit of local business, the kind that built this island, is alive and well, even in the smallest of hands.

* **Young Entrepreneurship:** Strider is proof that the entrepreneurial spirit starts early on PEI.

* **Skill Revival:** He's keeping hands-on repair skills alive in a digital age.

* **Community Spirit:** His participation in local hobby shows builds community connections.

For us in Charlottetown, especially with all the talk about supporting local and keeping our economy vibrant, Strider’s story is a breath of fresh air. It’s a reminder that the next big idea, or even just the next smart small business, could be coming from anywhere on this island, even from an 11-year-old who knows his way around a miniature engine better than most.

Bridget Chicken-MacPhail, MiTL Sports Desk, Charlottetown.

My cousin back home and her partner usually have a good laugh about this kind of thing every morning — catch 'em live at mornings.live.