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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1989-03-01, Page 7THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 1989. PAGE 7. _ i Study shows tourism could boost economy Huron County residents see tour­ ism as a way of sustaining the county’s agricultural areas, accord­ ing to a random survey of 3,000 people. The majority who respond­ ed, view tourism as a stepping stone to better jobs, higher income, and improved local facilities. Gary Davidson, who is the director of planning and develop­ ment for Huron County, feels that in general, acceptance of tourism is high. The survey was sponsored by his department and conducted by David Simmons as part of his Walton Compiled by Mrs. Betty McCall. Phone 887-6677 Walton Wl entertains Callander residents The Walton Women’s Institute entertained the patients at the Calendar Nursing Home in Brus- UCW's plan joint meeting Both units of the Walton U.C.W. will meet this Wednesday night at 8 p.m. at the church when the guest speaker will be Julie Lee from ‘■‘Survival through Friendship House” in Goderich. The executive will meet prior to that at 7:30 p.m. This month there will be no unit meetings the second Wednesday of the month. Duffs joins with the Brussels churches for the World Day of Prayer on Friday, March 3 at the Presbyterian Church. Melissa Blake heads 4-H club Walton I 4H Club, ‘‘Working with Wool” held its first meeting Feb. 14 in the church basement with 14 members present. Leaders are Karen Hoegy and Judy Glau- ser. The meeting was opened with the 4-H pledge and the roll call, ‘‘Get Acquainted”. Election of officers saw Melissa Blake named president; vice president Dawn Marcuccio; secretary-treasurer, Glenda Carter; news reporter, Su­ san Carter; youth leader, Glenda Carter. The rest of the evening was taken up with knitting. The club wishes to thank the Women’s Institute for sponsoring them in this project, ‘‘Working with Wool”. The second meeting was held Feb. 21 at the church opening with the 4H Pledge. The home activities were answered along with the roll call, to describe the progress of the knitting. The remainder of the evening was spent on knitting. Members are to have two samplers completed to put in their books. The meeting closed with the 4H motto, ‘‘Learn to do by doing”. Sports dub plans dance The Walton Area Sports Club has decided to have a dance this year instead of the annual snow­ mobile Poker Rally due to the lack of snow. This Saturday evening, March 3, the Wilbee Orchestra will supply music for.a dance at the Brussels Community Centre. Come out and support this club to get new equipment for this coming season. It is available for the use of community children. Tickets are available from committee members or may be purchased at the door. Doctorate in planning studies at University of Waterloo. One of the most important findings of the survey was that the residents listed few disadvantages of tourism. This was enlightening information as it is up to the area residents to make tourists wel­ come. If residents are hostile, tourists will not return. Huron County’s hope for econo­ mic growth, as viewed by its residents, are in order: agriculture, light industry, tourism, the service sector, and heavy industry. Almost seis for the February Birthday on Wednesday afternoon. Howard Clark was the only celebrant for this month. Margaret Shortreed was M.C. for the program, consisting of a sing-song. Hope Jacobs and Rhonda Heise played several flute numbers. Phyllis Mitchell with the violin and Margery Huether on the piano pleased everyone with a selection of old time music and hymns. Happy Birthday was sung and angel cake was served assisted by Marion Godkin and Ruth Axt- mann. I I PROD. OF U.S.A. 1 1 3 s SUNKIST SEEDLESS NAVEL 4ORANGES 1 -49 FRESH! WHOLE 2.62kg CUT-UP CHICKENS 1 ■19. MAPLE LEAF 213g tin SOCKEYE SALMON 3.59 PROD. OF U.S.A. -CAN.S1 size 12 s CAULIFLOWER .99. FRESH! BUTT 3.00kg PORK CHOPS 1 .39. reg.ordlet7SOmlbtl.plusder 6/2.09 without coupon 7-UPor PEPSI COLAwithcoup 6/1.99 PROD. OF U.S.A.-CAN. FANCY SWEET 3.73kg RED PEPPERS 1.69. FRESH! PORK 3.73kg SIDE RIBS 1 .69. HOME-OVEN pkg. of 0 ENGLISH MUFFINS 2/.99 PROD OF CHILE-CANADA FANCY 2.1 8kg PACKHAM PEARS .99 SCHNEIDERS, all varieties 8LICED SOOg SIDE BACON 1 ■99... MOM S SOFT 11b tub MARGARINE .79 PROD. OF U.S.A. 1 Ooz FRESH SPINACH .99.. SCHNEIDERS, regular or maple SOOg MINI SIZZLERS 1 .99 MAZOLA 1 litre CORN OIL 1.99 SEE THIS WEEK'S FLYER FOR MORE MONEY SAVING ITEMS! EMA IS SUPPLIED AND SERVICED BY ELLIOTT MARR AND CO IN ASSOCIATION WITH OSHAWA FOODS WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES TO NORMAL FAMILY REQUIREMENTS PRICES EFFECTIVE FROM MONDAY FEBRUARY 27TH UNTIL CLOSINC SATURDAY MARCH 4TH. 1989 70 per cent feel that tourism will in all likelihood not become the mainstay of Huron County. The same percentage wants to attract more tourism while only one per cent of those surveyed desire a decrease. Sixty per cent look towards the coming season with optimism. Davidson is hoping that the planning department will be able to use the findings as a basis in assisting them as a county tourism co-ordination office. The yes or no answers required in the survey ensure the study’s accuracy. As incentive to respond to the survey, the planning depart­ ment offered a weekend in Bayfield donated by the Little Inn. Sixty per cent answered. Other study findings were: •85 per cent disagreed that improving tourist facilities is a waste of money. •70 per cent disagreed that tourists are a burden on govern­ ment services. •75 per cent disagreed that tourism impedes residents’own enjoyment of their towns in sum- mer. •83 per cent disagreed that visitors are a bad influence on the area’s young residents. When asked similar attitude statements in reverse, residents agreed that: •Tourism provides jobs (90 per cent). •Coexists easily with agriculture (80 per cent). •Can be prevented from nega­ tively impacting on environment through planning (76 per cent). •Encourages local people to par­ ticipate in cultural activities (74 per cent). It is the desire of the majority of Huron residents surveyed that tourism should not be contained to the water front areas but instead ANNOUNCING FMA 1988/89 BRUSSELS BULLS TimDeelstra #21 RightWing Playing his final year of Junior Hockey this Atwood native comes to the Bulls from the Listowel Hockey System Big, strong and aggressive with an overpowering slapshot, "DiIly'' presently is a construction worker in the Kitchen­ er area. THIS PLAYER PROFILE IS spread throughout the county. As such, it is the county residents’ responsibility to become involved in growth strategy. Growth in the tourist industry should come from within, the response to the survey showed. BROUGHT TO YOU BY BRUSSELS 887-9740