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Welcome to the Arkona's Revitalisation Information Section You will find information about the Revitalisation Program
within this page. As information grows then this page and website will expand
with it. Check back often and as much as you need for this important activity
within Arkona. Arkona
and Area Residents Partnering for Community Revitalisation!
by Mary Ellen Edlington “ The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes. ” These words of Marcel Proust, a french novelist, penned over a century ago hold true for the Businesses and Residents of Arkona and the surrounding area. In a series of community meetings over the last 3 months, the residents of Arkona have been invited to share and explore ideas that will shape the direction of this picturesque, historical, orchard community for years to come. Judy McLellan, secretary for the Arkona and Area Business Association and Aaron Edlington, a Rural Development Officer with the Foundation for Rural Living have taken the lead in organizing the community meetings which have been held at different venues throughout the community; Rock Glen Family Resort, The Utter Farm and the Senior’s Hall. The response has been excellent, positive and energizing. Jan Lucas, a resident of the community for 38 years (a “new-comer” by some standards), with family ties that go back even further, has appreciated the meetings as an excellent opportunity to meet even “newer” residents and has been amazed at the number of volunteers and people wanting to get involved. Sue and Roy Hartman, owners of the Utter Farm - recently featured in the Sarnia Observer - have guests from all over North America and have been told by many visitors that “Arkona is a treasure just waiting to be discovered”. The goal is to raise awareness, foster cooperation and establish a volunteer Strategic Planning Committee that will help lead Arkona into the future, affirming the vision of being “Stewards of our heritage, cultivators of our future”. As part of this proactive approach to growth and development, volunteers have been canvassing the community sharing the vision behind the meetings and soliciting feedback in the form of a community survey. Information gathered from the surveys will inform the goals and objectives undertaken by the planning committee and its subcommittees. The Strategic Plan will look at the following growth areas for the community: Business/Economic, Health/Environment, Social/Cultural, Education, Beautification, and Eco-Tourism. If you would like more information regarding the Arkona
Strategic Planning Project or to find out how you can become involved,
please contact Judy McLellan, 519.828.3274 or Aaron Edlington, amedlington@yahoo.ca. Strategic
Planning Committee Organization
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