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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1989-04-12, Page 5THE HURON EXPOSITOR. APRIL 12. 1989 — 5A Poll shows merchant support of Hart John Hart's proposed commercial development on the west edge of Seaforth has been the subject of a lot of talk on Main Street in recent days. A man saying he represented Seaforth merchants made an effective presentation at the McKillop Township public meeting regarding the re -zoning of this property. But some businessmen pointed out that this man did not represent their interests, and sug- gested there is a lot more support for the Hart development on Main Street than has been suggested. A store -by -store poll was done on Main Street and the core business area, the results of which are available here. Many of the merchants' responses were difficult to put into a strictly "yes" or "no" category. With little splitting of hairs, 26 businessmen could be said to be in a "yes" category, and 18 could be said to be in a "no" position. A further five are sitting on the fence, or think the project is simply not viable, and seven businesses had no com- ment. Others were not available for comment. A "no" response, however, was not an in- dication of an objection to a commercial development west of town. It was an objec- tion to a mini mall or specific services which it is felt would detract from the number of consumers on Main Street. No respondent indicated opposition to the establishment of a car dealership or ser- vices which don't currently exist in Seaforth at the proposed site. Many of those who were classified as "no's" were put in that category because they objected to a supermarket and?or a department store, and felt a large retail facility, such as a plaza, would detract from Main Street. Following are the businessmen and their responses to the proposed commercial development: TRIANGLE DISCOUNT - "Another varie- ty store on Highway 8 could mean my job. That's just common sense," said Manager Penny Lansink. But she added that a hotel or motel in the development would be nice, and said her position would depend on what is located there. VN VIDEO - It would be good for the town, and would mean more business says manager Boussey Farag. "The town needs a little shaking up." NORMA JANE'S - Would be concerned about a large department store, The best thing would be a recreation area, with in- door tennis or something we don't already have -not a supermarket. TREMEER COMMERCIAL PRINTERS - "If the guy has money and wants to do it, who am I to say he can't," says Mrs, Tremeer. Rising taxes and interest rates will hurt the town more than a development, she adds. I support it. That's my idea of progress," says Mr. Tremeer. TASTY NU BAKERY - Doug Oesch doesn't like the idea. ANNA'S DRESS SHOP - No comment. BOX FURNITURE - "I'm not opposed to the dealership, but why should we pour $100,000 into a storefront if there's going to be nobody on Main Street"," asks Mrs. Bet- ties. She would like to see investment stay on Main Street. She would, however, have no problem with services which don't already. exist on Main Street being included in the development. CULLIGAN REAL. ESTATE - No comment. ANSTETT JEWEJJ.FRS - "It'll create competition, but that's what keeps you ex- cited about your own business. It doesn't hurt any business," is how the staff in general feels about the development. "More development would certainly bring more people to the area." SLENDER CONCEPT - It would be a drawing card to attract people from other communities, and would help to stop traffic on its way through town. "Yes" for, the whole development. SHINENS - Support is dependant upon ex- actly what stores would locate in the development. Would prefer to see industrial development and expansion of job market. JIM ETUE INSURANCE - "J think it's good for the community, but it doesn't affect me directly so it's easy for me to say it's a good idea." Sympathetic to businessmen who could be effected. ALL STYLES II Elsie Willems has no problem with a car lot and thinks it's a goo-' Seaforth Community Hospital SUPER SPRING LAWN SALE and BREAKFAST MAY LONG WEEKEND — May 20 & 21 r, COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT - A sketch of the mint mall proposed by John Hart and his associates. } SIRLOIN TIP or ROUND STEAK ROAST LB 3 is 09 la7eakdaat ... &ewe:a .., ewe ... For Information, Call 527-1650, Ext. 141 A Seaforth Community Hospital Building Fund Prolect ITH APRIL IS CANCER MONTH DAFFODIL DAY Daffodils will be sold by students of Grade 8 Public School THURSDAY, APRIL 20 Daffodil Dessert Tea & Euchre TUES., APRIL 18 7:00 P.M. Legion Hall — Lioness Hostess Proceeds for Cancer Society 44,000. SOTREMADE BACON C PATTIES LB � . et SWEET PICKLED COTTAGE ROLL LB 1.99 SAT STOREMADE SAUSAGE PLAIN OR GARLIC STORE SLICED ...1.59 PEAMEAL BACK La 2.99 Specials In Effect Wed. thru Sat., This Week Only MORE IN-STORE SPEORIA 527-1821 Check our trim and frtshMS NEW DEALERSHIP - A sketch, of the new dealership John Hart the west edge of Seaforth. idea, but doesn't want to see a mini -mall. FLOWER MAGIC BY JEAN - Mrs. Wolfe is for it. "I think it'll help Seaforth out, I don't think it'll take away from Main Street." EMA - No comment, SEAFORTH TORONTO DOMINION BANK - Manager Larry Parker was involv- ed with the economic development commit- tee which worked on the proposals, and is in favor of the development. "I'd sooner see it here than in Clinton or Mitchell. People may be afraid of the competition, but not much has been said about the jobs it will bring." SEAFORTH AUTOMOTIVE - "I like the idea of progress. I hope it won't hurt Main Street, but I'd hate to see the dealership move out of town," says Bruce Wilbee. "I can see the point of a few who are worried about the town, but if you've got a good com- petitive store you shouldn't have to worry: If you don't, you should worry anyway." SEAFORTH PLUMBING AND HEATING - Feels it would be good for the town -"Seaforth has to do something, it's dy- ing. All the young people are leaving. You can't stay in your own little world while everyone is building around you." SEAFORTH FINANCIAL SERVICES - "The last time I checked Canada was a free country. We believe in something called free enterprise," says Harry DenHaan. "If he can make it go I wish him luck." CANADIAN TIRE - "I don't think it'll take business away from us. I think it'll br- ing more people into Seaforth if there are more services," says Anne Adams. "If we had a choice that's where we'd be. Main Street should be going the other way (along Highway 8)." LYONS FOOD MARKET - "I'm opposed to things that would detract from downtown retail. The town is small and the concentra- tion of customers is limited," says Rod Lyons. Mr. Lyons says he is not opposed to the dealershi- a garden centre, or other developui,a. which would not detract from 118 '' : -`t . He says the issue is not v ' , or not merchants can handle com- tiuuLi is that there are not adequate -ustu,, s to have competition. And he A Lawn -Lasting Investment proposes to build on HARDI Mistblowers ...pertorma i;ce HARDI - The World Leader ALL. FRUIT TREE G- OWERS says, competition should be kept in the downtown core. MCKILLOP MUTUAL INSURANCE - No comment. SUNRISE DAIRY - Manager Gail Hoff- man says she is "for it. I think it would help Seaforth get more people in here." She adds a commercial development could also keep people from going out of town to do their shopping. BOB'S BARBER SHOP - "I'd sooner see Main Street developed, but if someone wants to expand where can they go"" He adds be would like to see McLatighlin's cor- ner developed for stores before out of town to keep investment on Main street. "It depends what goes, out there. High traffic businesses out there would hurt downtown. And if you attact business from : other towns it's onlyagoiatg to hurt someone else." SILLS HARDWARE - Jim Sills supports the dealership and agrees with a highway commercial development. He wouldn't, however, like to see it as another business core, and doesn't support a grocery store or a department store. Turn to page 6A • Net A f ig"" Mistblowing is quality work A misiblower ensures'that the crop will benefit from the best possible growing conditions. Air pressure targets growth and crop protection ingredients by opening dense foliage and at the same time minimizes waste. 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