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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1988-04-20, Page 20 Page 2 Times -Advocate, April 20, 1988 Study on tourism development Fur a number of years now in- creasing numbers of visitors have been coming to Huron. It is -now time to review this activity so that we can -use it to best advantage., and plan better for both our residents and visitors. The Huron County office of Plan- ning and Development has therefore commissioned a research study on . tourism development within the County. This project is part.of _ longer term study concerning the potential for tourism development within the County. '1 he present project V% ill ilk us on Exeter Villa • Hello from the residents of the Villa. Our -spring so far has .been a very strange mixture of weather. Surely one of these days the warm weather will he here to stay. - We would like to belatedly. wel- come Ann and Dave Millar to the Villa. We hope thcy will enjoy be- ing with us and arc looking forward to having them join with us. • Birthday. wishes go this week to Jack Johnston, who is celebrating his 90th birthday. Happy birthday also to staff members Nancy Camp- bell and Janet VanBake 1. - The Legion Ladies started our week off with their monthly Bingo. • Thank you ladies for your continued visits through the months. It is cs- pecially•important to note that this is Volunteer Week and Without -those extra helping hands, there def- initely would be something lacking in our lives. - The residents and staff would like to thank- everyone Who docs -that ex- tra to enrich our lives. Remember if anyone has a few hours to spare, _ the Villa would appreciate you as a volunteer. _- Rev. Rev. Larry Stojkovic conducted our weekly worship services. Rev. • Stojkovic is. from the Zion Luthe- ran Church in Dashwood. Mrs. Stojkovic accompanied our hymns on the piano.. - Residents in the- Nursing Home - met after the service for our Resi- dent Council Meeting..A highlight at this .meeting was our guest speaker, Mrs. Janice Cole. Janice is our Food Service Supervisor.- She was on hand to answer any quos- . tions concerning our meals. • . Lodge. residents gathered on Thursday evening to enjoy. a sing- song and celebrate the April Birth- days. Jack Johnston and Ella Bailey were on hand. to blow out the candles on the birthday cake. We have been watching with interest, as the bulldorcrs dig up our hack lawn. Work has begun for the new addition to• the. Lodge. Residents and staff wish to extend 'their deepest sympathy to Frieda Bi- •crling in the loss of her son. Our thoughts and rams are with Frieda at this difficult time. • Thought for the wcck: You arc not dressed for work until you wear a smile. Magician' at local -libraries Corrie and enter the magical • world of Michael Ross when he perforins at your local public li- brary this spring. Actor and magician Michael Ross produces his oWn innovative brand of entertainment. Ile bills himself as a "stand-up magician", meaning that his teats of magic, arc accented with his own particular sense of humour. For the past 10 year*, ;Michael Ross has appeared as.tne opening act for a new wave concert or a child's birthday party. An inventor in the world of magic, he designs many of his own tricks. Michael Ross is a versatile per-. . ' former, a hose show will delight • and fascinate audiences of all ages. The show is sponsored by the Huron County Public Library, with die assistance of the Outreach 'Ontario program of the Ministry of Culture and Coni urnications and the Ontario Arts Council. Michael Ross will be performing at llcnsall Branch on Friday, April 22, 1988, al 4:15 p.m.: at the Exeter Branch on Saturday, April 23, at 3:30 p.m.: and at the„ Zurich Branch on Saturday, April 30 -at 10:3(1 a.m. Admission is S1.00 per person. Volunteer Week now underway Thc.Canadian Rcd Cross Society is often[ many organizations that owes its existence -to the imagina- . tion, inspiration and determination of the Volunteer'spirit. During Na- tion;il Volunteer Week, April 17- 23, the Canadian Rcd Cross wishes to recognize the immense contribu- tion of, not just Rcd Cross volun- teers, but of all volunteers. Through their donation of time, effort and talent, volunteers every- where strive to help when help is needed .and -to improve the social conditions of fellow cite/ens. 'i h,: it contribution to their local commu- nities and to society as a whole should not be taken lightly • they are one of our greatest resources. Rcd Cross itself is a lasting ,ex- ample of what the volunteer spirit can achieve. Rcd Cross salutes the Canadian volunteer. local residents' attitudes and reac- tions to tourism. It is based on the belief that the aspirations of the lo- cal communities are central to a healthy tourist industry, and to the the study is to hear the full range of opinion about tourists and visitors. Because a limited number of sur- vey forms arc sent out it is impor- tant that those who receive them at - 'welcoming feel` of a destination .tempt to complete their surveys and arca. For this reason a full spectrum . return them. "in an important way of the views held by residents of the those who arc sent a survey county- is being sought. 'represent' athFrs in the county, The study will involve interviews who may hold similar views" says with a range of residents, and com- Mr. Simmons. Everyone's views are therefore important to the study. :The study is being undertaken by Mr. David Simmons, a visiting fa- culty member of Lincoln Universi- ty College, New Zealand. Mr. Sim- mons has been involved in a number of tourism studies in Ncw Zealand and while in Canada is based at the University of Waterloo. The present study will contribute to his Doctoral research . _minty and tourist industry leaders. The objective is to discover the ma- jor concerns, both ptisitivc and neg- ative, surrounding tourism. Following the interviews, a sur- veyy, of residents will be made to ex- plore -these issues in greatcr.detail. Should residents receive a survey form, they arc urged to respond, even if they believe that thcy have little to offer the study. The aim of THEY'RE OFF - Exeter Public School students gave a warm welcome to Education Week on a cold Monday morning by releasing tagged balloons in their playground. 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