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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1989-02-15, Page 66A — THE HURON EXPOSITOR, FEBRUARY 15 1989 McLaughlin Chev-Olds Ltd. 13 Main St. Seaforth 527-1140 • Service • Selection • Savings • Satistaction • Leasing • Complete BODY SHOP Service .41111 Usborne & Hibbert Mutual Fire Insurance Company Exeter, Ontario NOM ISO (Established in 1876) Provides Full Insurance Coverage for Farm Properties New Applications Are Welcomed DIRECTORS & ADJUSTERS Jock Harrigan, R.R. 3 Lucon 227-4305 Robert Gardner, R.R. 2 Staffs 345-2739 Lloyd Morrison. R,R. 1 St. Marys 229.8277 Lorne Feeney, R.R. 2 Dublin ,345.2543 Jack Hodgert', R.R. 1 Kirkton 229-6152 Joseph Chaffe, R.R. 5 Mitchell 348-9705 AGENTS Ross Hodgert, Woodham 229-6643 John Moore, Dublin 345.2512 Joseph Uniac, Mitchell 348.9012 Head Office, Exeter 235-0350 A refund from surplus was declared for all policy holders who qualify, are on record and in good standing as at December 31, 1487. Tourism could prop up uncertain farm economy ' BY BILL HENRY One of the most accurate tourism surveys ever conducted in Canada indicates that Huron County residents see tourism as a means of propping up the county's agricultural sector. The random survey of more than 3,000 people, 60 per cent of whom responded, also indicates that a majority of county residents want to attract more visitors, and see tourism as a means to better jobs, more in- come and better local facilities. "The county in general has a very high ac- ceptance of tourism," says Gary Davidson, director of planning and development for Huron County. His department sponsored the study, conducted by David Simmons as part of his doctorate in planning studies at the University of Waterloo. Davidson said with agriculture and in- dustrial sectors stabilized or in decline within the county, residents view tourism as a means of earning part-time, off -farm income. "Tourism is the kind of thing which•is dif- ficult to automate, therefore there is a growth potential," Davidson said. OFF -FARM INCOME The survey indicates that county residents see agricultural uncertainty and the need for off -farm income, as well as population decline as the main challenges facing the county. Residents see agriculture, light industry, tourism, die service sector and heavy in- dustry, in that der, as the county's best hopes for economic growth. Almost 70 per cent said tourism is unlikely to become the • mainstay of the Huron economy, while 30 per cent expect it will. Almost 70 per cent want to attract more tourism,, while 30 per cent are satisfied and one per cent of respondents want fewer tourists. NESBIT ELECTRIC LTD. 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ACCEPTING TOURISTS Davidson said that's among the most im- portant findings since tourism depends almost completely on residents accepting visitors and making them feel welcome. Otherwise, residents attitudes can turn tourists away. "The way (residents) express their objec- tions is that people are not friendly to tourists and the tourists don't return," Davidson said. The study also found that Huron wants tourism to be spread throughout the coun- ty, rather than focused along the waterfront, that tourism development is a county responsibility and that the public should be highly involved in setting a strategy for growth in the tourist sector. "What people are saying is that they would like to know more about the tourist industry. We need better information on it," said Davidson. "At the bottom of the list, they want to leave it to the planners. That's very positive. When you leave it to the planners, you get what planners want, not what people want." Huron residents also said that growth in the tourist industry here should come from within, rather than through outside invest- ment in mega -attractions lute Disneyland, Canada's Wonderland and so on. MORE INFORMATION Davidson said the planning department expects to use the findings as a basis in fur- thering its role as a county tourism coor- dination office, developing brochures, iden- tifying networks of tourism operators, and helping municipalities work together more effectively to welcome tourists and provide adequate services. "Tourism is a matter of getting accurate, well-developed, understandable information into people's hands." Among the studies other findings: • 85 per cent disagreed that improving tourist facilities is a waste of public money. • 70 per cent disagreed that tourists are a burden on government services. • 75 per cent disagreed that tourism im- pedes residents' own enjoyment of their towns in summer. • 83 per cent disagreed that visitors are a bad influence on the area's young residents. 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 negatively impac- ting on environment through planning (76 per cent) • Encourages local people to participate in cultural activities (74 per cent) Davidson said such positive and negative (yes or no answers required) are one way of assuring that the study results are ac- curate. "We have a very, very strong match between the positive and negative They felt that the positive aspects are there and bat the negative aspects are not there," he said: "This is probably the most accurately structured questionnaire on this type of thing that has ever been done in Canada," he added. The planning department offered a weekend in Bayfield, donated by the Little Inn as an enticement to encourage response to the random questionnaire. Sixty per cent responded. "As a result, we look at it as one of the most accurate attitudinal studies ever done in this field," said Davidson. Feed business opens in Walton The Seaforth area commercial district will be enhanced by many new developments, such as the opening of Town- send Farm Supply in Walton, b d K ry d will QUEENS The Queens hotel will be opening a donut shop on Thursday. The donut shop will seat 18 and will open onto the side parking lot en- trance. Hours of the shop will be 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Queens has undergone interior renovations in the bar area, a shuffleboard table and basketball game have been added, and the pool table will soon be redone. The Queens is also looking for 16 pool players to be on a team. The team wo ld SLENDER CONCEPT compete against competition from the l Slender Concept toning centre now offers eter Inn and Park Hill. The team would play European body wraps, tanning, and facials, once per week, and five players would , While using • the toning machines at travel to other hotels participating in the Slender Concept customers may opt to' use league. Prizes would be awarded, and elastic body wraps, soaked in solutions, players would be asked to pay a minimal which garantee they will lose five inches in amount. one wrap. There is also the possibility of a separate The process which causes the loss of in - women's pool league if sufficient interest is ches is said not 'to be a water loss, and does shown. not cause weight loss, but according to pro - Exterior renovations to the Queens will be prietor Judy Kuehl is a natural body process done during the spring. which rids the body of toxins and treats Dave Townsend of the Clinton area open- ed the doors of Townsend Farm Supply on February 1, 1989, The new usiness is located at the former Mark's garage, beside -' the Walton Inn. Townsend Farm Supply carries a full line of Purina Chows, pet food, and animal health products. Mr. Townsend says his store offers quality products ancan feed everything including beef, hogs, and dairy animals. - Mr. Townsend has a degree in Crop Science, and his salesman en Irwin, formerly of Lucknow but now living in Animal Seaforth, has a degree in Science. They specialize in providing dal, beef and hog programs. ZZ PIA TRAIN with Pizza Train opened Monday a new look. Counters and stools have been used to replace some tables, and the inte rior of the building has been painted anotherwise renovated. An expanded menu also be coming soon. TANNING AVAILABLE - This isn't a scene from a vampire movie, it's Judy Kuehl demonstrating how to use the tanning bed now to be found at Slender Concept toning Centre. Corbett photo. cellulite. Tanning appointments can be booked every half hour, facials are available from an experienced beauty consultant by ap- pointment, and the public is invited for free demonstrations of the toning machines. Mrs. Kuehl is opening a second Slender Concept toning centre in Clinton this week. HILDEBRAND PAINT AND PAPER Hildebrand Paint and Paper got an early start on exterior renovations when a new awning was put on the business recently. The storefront will be painted in spring. Moccasin dance a fundraiser for Crime Stoppers CLINTON - The ice surface at the arena big family affairs, with kids sliding all If this first event catches on, the board here will be used for an unusual purpose in over the ice, and having fun. The for Crime Stoppers is hoping to make it an early March...a moccasin dance. organizers of this year's event are hoping annual event. As well, Mrs. Dixon added, The March 4 dance is being held to raise to duplicate the family atmosphere. "Because Crime Stoppers is a county -wide funds for Crime Stoppers of Huron County, "Kids are welcome and encouraged to program, we would like to have them in and board member Judy Dixon noted, come," Mrs. Dixon said. more than Clinton, and possibly at dif- "We're hoping this can be our major fun- All who attend the dance are not ex- ferent times of the year." draiser of the year." pected to wear moccasins as soft soled The idea for the dance came from shoes will also be acceptable. However, a another board member, Steve Cooke, who prize for the best pair of moccasins is eac- remembers when they used to be held at pected to be awarded. Clinton's old arena. "The music was piped Terry Davies will be the disk jockey ▪ for in to the ice surface, and there was a big the evening, and refreshments will be dance on the ice." served. As well, free hot chocolate will be Mr. Cooke recalls the old dances were available for the kids. • Lasts longer. needs fewer repairs and costs less to service • No. 1 preferred brand '(Based on a ranadun consumer MUM resieence survey) • Large capacity STACKED ' WASHER/DRYER MAmAC1 Invest in your future! Reduce your Income Tax! See Clinton Community Credit Union for your best REGISTERED RETIREMENT INCOME PLAN (R.R.S.P.) before March 1, 1989 TOP 1 1 RATE /0 3 year 2 or Tickets for the dance, which will run from 8 p.m. to midnight, are $5 per person, or $10 per family. 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