HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1992-04-22, Page 15What you said about the
future of Huron County
In October 1991, over 500 resi
dents answered a survey conducted
by the County of Huron, with assis
tance from the Planning and Devel
opment Department. The survey
was printed and released for gov
ernmental and public review in
March.
The survey was done to find out
what the community thinks are
important issues to developing a
prosperous future for Huron. Over
1,200 personal comments were
added.
Declining job opportunities and
the loss of young people to the
cities were a major concern to most
respondents. Reasons included the
lack of new industry, the closing of
businesses, the diminishing number
of job opportunities, and the dis
tance Huron is from markets which
increases costs for transportation
and distribution. It was commonly
agreed that economic development
must become a top priority to avoid
an economic crisis.
To increase job opportunities,
many respondents considered that
new jobs in industry, tourism and
the service sectors were achievable.
They suggested that aggressive pro
motion of the county is needed
together with co-operation between
the municipalities to attract new
business and investment.
While agriculture was viewed as
a prime economy in Huron, a large
majority of the respondents advo
cated economic diversity through
industrial and services develop
ment. It was felt that to sustain
Huron's economy, a combination of
farming and industry is needed.
Agriculture was, however, per
ceived as being the strength of the
economic and cultural base of
Huron county. Many respondents
expressed a future desire in keeping
agriculture competitive and prof
itable, preserving the family farm,
encouraging conservation and
strengthening the agricultural com
munity.
Many respondents expressed
strong concerns with the education
system in Huron, mainly because
they felt it was failing to provide
young people with job skills need
ed to stay and live in the county.
Respondents advocated that educa
tion be more responsive, coopera
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communities future.
A majority of the respondents
supported environmental protection
of Huron's wetlands, lakeshore,
forests, natural areas, land fill sites
and wildlife habitats. Contamina
tion of ground water, use of chemi
cals in agriculture, the depletion of
tree cover and wetlands and the dis
posal of industrial waste were just a
few of the many issues raised.
However many respondents
were skeptical of whether more
rules, regulations and government
directives are needed or are effec
tive. There was a keen desire for
environmental protection to be
practical, achievable and imple
mented by the individual.
Respondents expressed two basic
responses to government - there
should be less and it should be
more effective. Many saw the gov
ernment as generally one large enti
ty and were unfamiliar with county
government. Those who were,
called for more public awareness,
Blyth UCW delve into the past
The Blyth United Church Wom
en's April meeting was held in the
church basement Thursday after
noon.
June Peck led in the study using
“A Centennial Pilgrimage” as her
topic. She said Japanese Canadians
are celebrating 100 years of mem
bership in the church in Canada.
The anniversary is a time to cele
brate, but also a time to reflect on
some of the larger issues the cele
bration raises.
The Japanese came to Canada in
1877 bringing very little with them
but their culture and language,
searching for a prosperous new life.
The lives of these first generation
Japanese were hard and lonely.
They received help from the church
with language instructions and
evangelizing of their lives, medical
service and community assistance.
The onslaught of World War II
resulted in the internment of some
21,000 of Japanese Canadians to
the interior of B.C. This resulted in
permanent loss of homes, business,
possessions and security as Canadi
an citizens.
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ernment.
The towns and villages in Huron
were generally considered good
places in which to live, and the
respondents expressed a strong
desire to strengthen their role.
There was, however, considerable
uncertainty about the future well
being of the towns and villages
economies.
It was said aggressive and co
ordinated promotion for new busi
ness and industry are required.
Without this, the tax base would
not be adequate to support the types
of services the community has
come to expect. Respondents blunt
ly stated that without prosperity
through jobs, farming, industry and
services, all else is diminished.
The main purpose of the survey
is its contribution to the redesign of
the Official Plan for the County of
Huron. It is anticipated that the
first draft of the new County Offi
cial Plan will be in late 1992, early
1993.
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The United Church leaders,
although slow to speak and act on
their behalf, stepped in during the
depression and post-world war
years with help and direction, shed
ding in their dark world light,
courage and hope. No longer are
they targets for conversation or
identifiable minority groups to be
welcomed into the church.
In 1992 they are the church. June
closed by telling of an experience
pertaining to the subject of a doctor
and Japanese patient while she was
working as a nurse in B.C.
Bea Chambers, president, chaired
the business, opening with a poem,
“April”.
All repeated the U.C.W. Purpose
in unison. Roll call was answered
by 20 using the word “Glory”.
Feme McDowell read the minutes
of the March meeting. Lenora
Davidson gave the card report and
Marj East the treasurer's report.
Gene Snell gave the birthday
report. There were three birthdays
in April. Mary Wightman is sent
good wishes as she is returning to
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