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Times Advocate, 1995-02-01, Page 8Page 8 Times -Advocate, February 1, 1995 COMMJ INITY Exeter Agricultural Society . Pictured above Is Harry Hem who was presented with the agriculture service diploma for his contribution to the society and agriculture: At left of Hem is Donald Dearing, a society director and Maxine Sereda at right of Hern. Hem has worked with the society and its fairs for many years. The upcoming fair will be held on September 22, 23 and 24. The theme will be "Focus of Farm Machinery". Shown at the right are the executive members of the board of directors who attended the Exeter Agricultural Society annual meeting last Friday at the 3AAA Restaurant in Exeter. At back left is Cathy Seip, president; back, right, Ru- thanne Negr jn, vice pres- ident; front left, Kethy Bray, homecraft president and Wayne Shapton, front right, past president. Missing were Bev Prout, school pres- ident and Barb Passmore, Secretary Treasurer, New board members include Joan Kammerer, Earl Martene, and Donald Weigand. `New Year' theme of WI meetin EXETER - Hurondale Women's Institute met at the home of Helen Webber on Wednesday, January 25. The theme for the meeting was 80th birthday celebrated DASHWOOD - Gerald Mason was the guest of honour at his 80th birthday, Sunday January 29. Over 100 family, relatives and friends from as far away as Tiver- ton and London joined in the Open House. A large cake with 80 can- dles was lit and Gerald's birthday wish was for another 80 years. "Making a Better New Year". Ten members and two guests answered the roll call "My resolution for sav- ing energy around the house." The members were asked to bring infor- mation about old quilts to cur April meeting and were given informa- tion about the Centennial Prelude Quilt Show and Barbecue at the Ontario Agricultural Museum at Milton on June 14. During the business donations were made to the Adelaide Hoodless Home, Er - land Lee Home, Women Feed the World, Headquarters Fund and the appeal for Kyle McFalls fund. Alma Etherington gave a reading "Technical Analysis - Parents and Home Ownership Ten Minutes North of London GVCCnUniquely Designed for Adult Living N in llderton 4 sizes; 6 designs; 2 bedrooms; attached garages; fuel basements. To view or for information package please call: (519) 227.4294/ (519) 227.1774 after hours and weekends: (519) 227-4758 Open mouse Sundays 2 - 4 and by appointment 4 , -i ce r ` j Lar/Luse 11111 11111 Frank Van Bussel and Sons Ltd. Lucan Ont. kids live in different worlds." An interesting motto "A Better New Year" was given by Marion Porter and Helen Webber read a "Recipe for a Happy New Year" and "Take time to look around in 1995". Mari- lyn Pym demonstrated the making of gift bags from wallpaper and all members participated in this pro- ject. Tourism is big business all across this country GODERICH - Huron County re- cently received recognition for its work towards a detailed report and informative brochure promoting tourism in the county. Tourism is big business all across Canada. Last week, the tourism industry was brought to the forefront of dis- cussions at the Federal Liberal Ru- ral Caucus held in Goderich. The caucus, hosted by co-chair Huron - Bruce MP Paul Steckle, gave sev- eral Ontario associations a chance to voice their concerns. "We feel tourism is an industry that has often been neglected," said Andy Griffit, president of the Mus- koka Tourism Association. Canada, he explained, employs 1.2 million people through tourism but has recently slipped from sixth to tenth in popularity of countries visited. "Tourism is important because it creates jobs and produces revenue," said Griffit. "We in Canada attract 12 million U.S. visitors. They spend $500 on each visit." Griffit was promoting one of the most visited areas in the province as the Muskokas have, as he de- scribed, fresh air and cold water. But not all areas have such natural attractions and have to work hard to bring in tourists. "I don't know how areas can de- velop a strong vibrant program without some assistance," said Es- sex -Windsor MP Sue Whhtan. ' Last year, Japan spent/$440 mil- lion on tourism, France dished out $100 million and the United States just $23 million. And how about Canada? How much do the Liberals put into attracting visitors? "For the, first time, our Prime Minister has spoken the word 'tour- ism'," said Griffit who was pleased to say the government will be fat- tening its usual $20 million budget up to $50 million. But while the tourism business.,is grateful for the financial shot iri'the arm, it seems that money is not the only thing the tourism associations across the province are asking for. "We're not asking for your mon- ey. We're asking for your moral support. Tourism is something last in government at times but it should be put back on the front burner," said Griffit. "We encour- age you to take this back to head- quarters to nourish and love." Some figures about tourism he quoted included the fact that 14 percent of dollars spent go towards accommodations and 30 percent to food and beverage. "If we can encourage tourism in these tough times, we all win," said Griffit. London -West MP Sue Barnes said tourism is becoming a bigger issue for members of the rural cau- cus. She pointed out difficulties arising at border crossings. "It's more of a policing voice than a welcoming voice," said Barnes. Invest In Your Community With A CREDIT UNION Your RRSP deposits are used to assist our borrowers who are your friends and neighbours in the community. RRSP Loans Available at Prime Rate RRIF's also available Each RRSP & RRIF contract is insured individually for up to $60.000.00. 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ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of the policyholders of the Usborne & Hibbert Mutual Fire Insurance Company will be held in the Kirkton-Woodham Community Centre at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, February 20, 1995 to receive and dispose of the Financial and Auditor's Reports; to elect Directors and to transact any business that may right- ly come before the meeting. Nominations will be received for the election of two Directors for a three year term. The Directors whose term of office expires are Joe Chaffe and Lloyd Morrison, both of whom are eligible for re-election. Lloyd Morrison will not stand for re-election. Joe Chaffe E.J. Caers President Secretary -Manager ow sorrow becomes comfort and consolation with the simple planting of a tree '1 �,..�.... , ..+•.,fid AUSABLE BAYFIELD OONSEIMTI FOUNDATION What can the planting of a tree actually do? When it's part of the Dinney Funeral Home Commemorative Woods Program it can do a lot. 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