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ee ee eee Stee others might walk The Midland Lodge 274 International Order of Oddfellows' long history of providing humanitarian services (like this convalescent's walker), directly to those in need, relies heavily on donation like this. On Friday, John Gianetto (right) Sick and Visiting Chairman for Midland's Royal Canadian Legion Branch 80 presented a cheque to Humanitarian Services President Tom Hirst (1), President of Humanitarian Services for Midland's LOOF Lodge 274, and Rebekah's Lodge 199. HTA happening --------_ ---- --o a Money making seminars planned for annual meet Making money through marketing, promotions and plans to increase tourism and a money saving bankcard discount program will provide the focus of an afternoon of seminars al the 1985 Annual Meeting of the Huronia Tourist Association. '*'Shopping for Tourists" is the theme ' of the meeting which will be held throughout the day Wednesday, Sept. 25 at the Con- tinental Inn in Barrie. Participation and attendance at the meeting is open to Huronia Tourist Association members and guests, municipal councillors and of- ficials, chamber of commerce members from throughout the region. Also invited' are prospective members of 'he tourist association and any member of the public interested in the promotion and development of tourism in the County of Simcoe and the Cities of Barrie and Orillia. Retailers, downtown merchants and shop- ping centre storekeepers alike are especially welcome at the meeting that will focus on the importance of retailing to tourism and conversely the importance of tourists 10 Huronia retail businesses. The keynote speaker al the meeting's closing dinner will be John Dennis, the manager of the Toronto Eaton Centre. The Eaton Centre is Canada's most suc- cessful shopping centre and Toronto's most popular tourist at- traction with 1.3 million customers each week. The 16th Annual Meeting of the Huronia Tourist Association will get underway at the Continental Inn at 12 noon with registration and the opening of a marketplace by tourist industry suppliers and associaie members of aoe Beamish Construction has been presented with a bill for more than $100,000 by Sherk Construction. The bill represents the estimated loss to Sherk Construction when Sherk Construction could not work on the Stollar subdivision in west Midland. Because of a disagreement between Jack Stollar and the town in August, the town ordered both construction companies to stop working. Sherk Construction was hired by Beamish Construction 10 install underground services in land which will become a housing subdivision. Yesterday Don Sherk said he expects Beamish will refer his company's bill 10 Stollar. Sherk's position is that his company lost money through no fault of its own. Sherk estimated that his company will finish its Portions of Hwy. 69 from the intersection of Hwy 12 and extending northerly for ap- proximately 9.8-km to what is known as Lone Pine Sideroad have been designated as Controlled-Access High- way by an Order in Council, dates July 25, 1985. What this means says Midland OPP is that people should be aware that Regulations in the Highway Traffic Act tell us pedestrians are prohibited from using Controlled-Access high- ways and also that no person shall operate a bicycle, a motoreycle having a cylinder swept volume of 50 cubic centimeters or less, a a motorcycle driven by electricity stored in the vehicle, a motor assisted bicycle, a wheel chair on Con- trolled-Access high- ways. Regulation 496 also tells us shat this does not apply to a person who resides on lands ad- joining the Controlled- Access highway 10 which lands there is no other means of access by highway while such person is engaged in gaining access or egress from such lands and provided that in gaining such access or egress the person proceeds by 'he shortest route over such Controlled-Access highway to the land. Sherk bills Beamish more than $100,000 portion of the job by week's end. Stollar has filed a claim of damage asking $1.6 million of the town as a consequence of the town ordering work in the subdivision to stop. Stollar also announced his intention, on Aug. 20, during a press conference in Midland, to file a second claim of damage against the town, and a third claim, a 'claim of damage against the town's commissioner of works. As far as is known neither of those writs has been delivered. Stollar for his part has not taken, or returned, telephone calls, since he held his news . conference. Yesterday his secretary said he would not be int his office until Wednesday. On earlier occasions a reporter was asked if Stollar could return his call. the Huronia Tourist Association. Suppliers' Marketplace will take place in the Large Huronia Ball Room of the Continental Inn where the entire Annual ° Meeting will be held. The marketplace will allow the 300 attendees expected al the meeting to browse and carry on discussions with the suppliers during coffee breaks and _= social periods. The meeting will feature an afternoon of special seminars and presentations including a special marketing seminar accentuating ithe basics of developing a marketing plan, conducting basic research and _ planning advertising. Peter _Kirby-Higgs, Vice President, Client Services for Media Buying Services Limited of Toronto will conduct' the basic marketing session that will benefit all Huronia businesses small and large. Huronia Tourist! Association's own 1986- 87 Marketing Plan will be highlighted' in another seminar featuring Huronia Marketing Research Committee Chairman Al McNair and Huronia Tourist Association Manager Doug Little. Exciting new marketing programs and activities for next . year will be unveiled during this session. Another' exciting Huronia program, a MasterCard _ special discount rate that is now a benefit of membership in the association, will be the subject of a brief seminar on how !o in- crease sales using the card. More sales by MasterCard with the special discount will mean increased profits Young Drivers of Canada 4 | Midian if = or pe = Drive with us first and escape %* YDC GRADUATES ELIGIBLE FOR UP TO 44% DISCOUNT ON AUTO INSURANCE % COURSE FEE IS INCOME TAX DEDUCTIBLE % VISA ACCEPTED Next Evening Course starts Oct. 8 Tues & Thurs 6-9 p.m.for 4 consecutive weeks For information. brochures and course schedules call: 026-8500 Young Drivers of Canada The Leaders in Driver Training Coast to Coas* Over 150,000 graduates recommend us 303 MIDLAND AVE., MIDLAND d/Penetan for Huronia members. presentation by There will also be a association President brief presentation by Kennedy highlighting Stephen Chait of Peter the association's ac- Barnard Associates 0n complishments and the Barrie Tourism jaying ~ out ihe Study. challenges for the The afternoon will be -- fuiure. rounded out with a The evening will formal Annual Meeting and election of the 1985- 86 Board of Directors of the Huronia Tourist Association. The afternoon session will be followed by a social hour at 5 p.m. in conjunction with the Suppliers' Marketplace. climax with the keynote address by Toronto Eaton Centre's John Dennis. The registration fee for the day, including the evening meal is $30 and reservations can be made through the Huronia Tourist Dinner will get un- Association Office al the derway at 6 p.m. Simeoe County Building followed by a special in Midhurst. BARRIE FAIR SEPTEMBER 26-29 GRANDSTAND © HEADLINERS Jack * te ba /\Kochman x = oN North America's No. 1 Stunt Team THURSDAY Jack Kochman Heil Drivers Sept. 26 7:30 p.m. FRIDAY Terri Gibbs Sept. 27 7:30 p.m SUNDAY OPP Golden Helmet Ride 3:00 p.m. Demolition Derby - 7:00 p.m. SATURDAY Glant Truck and Tractor Pull Sept. 28 7:00 p.m. SPECIAL DAYS THURSDAY: P.O.P. -- Pay one price, ride all the midway rides, only $8.00 FRIDAY: Kids' Day & Senior Citizen Day. Kids free admission until 6:00 p.m. Special Midway prices until 6:00 p.m. Seniors, reduced admission 2.50 until 6:00 p.m. SATURDAY: Baby Contest and a giant Truck and Tractor pull SUNDAY: Banner Family Day featuring the OPP ride and a demolition derby. DAILY EVENTS CANADA'S CONKLIN MIDWAY SHOWS - RIDES - GAMES VISIT-- The Museum North _ ExhibitionTrailers -- Kenjen Petting Zoo -- National Defence ~ Exhibit Trailer. PLUS Indoor & Outdoor Commercial Displays; Farm Machinery & Car Dealers; Educational Displays related to Agriculture; Conklin Shows Midway. Pre Schoolers FREE! Children 1.00, Adults 3.50 Tuesday, September 17, 1985, Page 11 wW