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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1984-11-14, Page 14 ,s4 • _141 JLC4 I-- 0,. F- • November 6 7 9 10 •11 12 YVIAT 119041 1,90 -4 1 9 -3 10 1 It 8 „, 10 10 2 1 Rah) 72 ram Snow 0 mm 10 t 11 2 15, 3 16 6. 15 5 -28 0 -5 18 mm 4 ern ... Planproposes major ,. 'sewage plant changes ByShelley MePh'ee would result in a more complicated CLINTON - It's long been suspected that treatment system for Clinton. However the Clinton Sewage Treatment Plant was construction would not interfer with present working beyond its capacities. A detailed, - - sewage flows, while modification changes 120 -page report confirms,this. . would. The lengthy study compiled by B.M. Ross The report must be submitted to the Ministry of the Environment for approal, and Associates of Goderich also estimates that it could cost more than $1 -million to Mr. Burns suggested that that the ministry' correct the problems. may suggest which alternative would be Steve Burns, of the Goderich engineering best. He explained, "If, for example, their requirements have changed, perhaps firm presented the heavy report to council this month. His hour-long presentation ammonia concerns wouldn't be a problem and the less expensive modification would outlined the detailed, problems at the plant be acceptable." and concluded with a variety of solutions Councillor Ross •Carter viewed it the and a variety of costs. alternatives simply when he noted, Problems at the Clinton plant are not new. "essentially the ministry has to decide if Mr. Burns noted that from the day the new ammonia removal is worth half -a -million plant opened, in the early 1970S, it couldn't handle the 4,000 population capacity it was It It will take at least three years before designed to serve. Clinton reaches the point where either The plant is running at capacity levels, alternative willbe implemented. The next and overloading during storm periods. fevv, years will see further study of the plan. Simply, there isn't any room left for Mr. Burns suggested that the town could additional servicing. The situtation has prepare for the expense by increasing rates resulted in a "growth freeze" on Clinton's and bnilding a financial reserve. future industrial development. He also noted that funding is available Mr. Burns reminded council, "Growth is from the ministry, but money is limited -by being held back because of the . capacity time constraints. Clinton, however, may be rating. The ministry has frozen viewed as a priority project because future development in Clinton because of this since development in the town has been stalled. 1982.""It's a long term process to get approval," The . problems, detailing peforrnance 'Mr. Burns noted. ratings, sewage flows and analysis of the The origial sewage treatment plant was Clinton plant have • been detailed in the built in 1947. An addition was constructed in complex report. • the 1970s and according to Mr. Burns, "The Facts and figures in the report were too plant does what it was designed to do, but it complicated for council to comprehend. doesn't do better." However, they did understand the report's ouncil agreed to study the plan, to summary - the dollars and cents of A,' upgrading the facility. . 14'4 sider the alternatives and the suggestion that further smoke and visual testing be Clinton has two' plausible choices. They may choose. to modify the existing fa jiffies, a:rried out on the present system. To date proximtely • 25 per cent of the town's at a cost of approximately $665,300 heY . may choose to build an additional tr 'ant- •T.4,x wage system has been tested. ,So far, unit at the estimated cost of $1,174,30 . t ,':i ting has shown that manholes are in poor '',v'ndition, but sewage pipes are in good While the modification propos may ,vr dition, even though they're .almost 40 seem to be the least expensive and s'lest -•. ars old. ' The study suggested a repair alternative, Mr. Burns warned that Inay . ? 'ntenance program for sewage lines not solve the problem, If the gove anent ' oughout the town. • 4 goes ahead with a plan to introd ekty,„,,,,,,, ommenting on the study, Conncillor ammonia treatment regnlations, p ant Carter noted, "It sounds like in another 20 • modifications wouldnot be able to handle years we'll be sitting here looking at another : the extra process. • report. Can we get any guarantees from the . : Building a new addition, could allow the ministry? I can see in 40 years everyone plant to handle the overflow problems and putting in a septic tank." the added ammonia treatment. The addition WEDNESDAY, NOVENIBER 14, 1984 119TH YEAR N0046. Eleven o'clock Remembrance Day services were held in Clinton on Sunday, November 11. Despite bitterly cold winds and a steady snowfall, veterans, children, Legion associates and friends attend- ed the solemn ceremony. Services were held at Library Park. Legion members, the Pipe Band, Knights of Columbus, and Clinton and Vanastra Guide and Scout troops joined in the parade from the Legion Hall. (Shelley McPhee photo ) Piano factory sold, but still in • business By Shelley McPhee CLINTON - The town's oldest and largest industry, Draper Brothers and Reid Piano F .tory has a new owner. ter twd.,years of negotiations, deals wee closed earlier this month. and • a Toionto businessman Garth Turpin became the new president of Draper Brothers and Reid, makers of Sherlock -Manning Pianos. He plans to keep the 109 -year old, piano fadjary irt-lbutiness. vka lad with the assistance and expertise of the previous • owners, Bob and Murray Draper and Joe Reid, he hopes to produce more pianos. Presently the 20 halftime staffers produce an average of two pianos a day. If feasible, Mr. Turpin may increase the production rate to five per day. Gerd Schiefelbein, a •consultant With Expertise Woodworking Services of Toronto has been hired by Mr. Turpin to assess the production at Draper Brothers and Reid. His five month study will determine how and if production should be altered. Marshall Lowe, a comptroller with Baslen Research and Development of Toronto has also -b.een working at the Clintbn plan assisting in thechangeover. • He said 'that the new owner realizes the high quality name the Sherlock -Manning Piano carries, and extra production won't compromise quality for quantity. • The Sherlock -Manning Piano label is the only one Of two "Canadian made" in the country. A Quebec firm, Lesage. Pianos is the only other Canadian 'piano maker. The Sherlock -Manning name is well known by piano dealers, but the new owner wants to make the general public more aware of the quality product. Mr. Turpin is familiar with the selling and promotion business, having worked in the marketing department at Eaton's. It's probable that he will deyelop new marketing strategies for Sherlock -Manning Pianos in the future. In the Meantime strategies for Draper -.4,Brothers and Rej4reanain.„AajappleA production wift.continue and the former owners will retain their management positions. • As far as the new owners are concerned, Draper Brothers and Reid already operates as a succesAul, well organized industry and the expertise at the plant depends on the three previous owners, Bob and Murray Draper and Joe Reid. They have no plans on retiring yet and Mr. Lowe noted, "If they • left we'd be in real trouble. That's alact." No Penthouse here CLINTON - Merchants in Clinton are not • selling the December issue of Penthouse magazine, following the withdrawal of the • American magazine by distributors across • the province. A check this week with three Clinton • retailers, who usually sell Penthouse, has shown that the December issue, which features a photo layout of women bound with ropes, is not available. The pictorial layout, prompted police Local farmers are rallying together in a membership drive for the Pullen of Clinton and Norman Alexander of Londesboro. (Back Huron County Federation of Agriculture. Farmers participating In row) Ken Scott of Seaforth, Kevin Kale of RR 5 Seaforth and Doug the drive in this area include ( front row, left to right) Florence Garniss of Morris Township. Federation seeking new members If you are concerned about the farrn credit situation, or interested in agricultural sub- jects being taught in the schools, then the Huron County Federation of Agriculture is looking for your support. This week, November 12 to 16, the Federa- tion is holding a drive to increase its membership so it can lobby more effective- ly for the farming community. In recent years, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture has been instrumental in per- suading the government to require foreign landowners to register their holdings; established the 60 per cent land tax rebate; adapted the small business development bond for agricultural use; passed a new and better trespass act, and line fences act; reduced rates for farm truck licenses; and promoted severalcapital grant programs. "Several services are available to members," says Doug Garniss, the newly elected president of the Huron Federation. "There is medical insurance, farm family group life insurance and personal om- budsman assistance available." With the help of new members; the Federation will be lobbying in the future for the abolition of capital gains tax, agribonds, improvement in the farm credit situation, freedom from harassment from non-farm groups, a policy for wetlands that will pro- tect farm interests, and promotion of agricultural education in the schools, Clinton set for birthday festival CLINTON - Ontario's 200th birthday is being honored in 1984, and Clinton's ready to celebrate. As part of the Provincial Bicentennial Celebrations, the Clinton Bicentennial Committee, in conjunction with the local Recreation Committee and the town's Business Improvement Area (BIA) are happy to announce Clinton's Bicentennial Festival. This unique community event will be held on Friday, November 16, and features an attractive variety of special activities. The festival will begin at 10:30 a.m. in the Town Hall Auditorium and will conclude at 9 p.m. A full day of activities for everyone is promised. Schedule of events 10:30 to 11 a.m. - Tom Kubinek Magic Show, Town Hall Auditorium. 1:15 to 2 p.m. - Tom Kubinek Magic Show, Town Hall Auditorium. 2:15 to 3 p.m. - Tom Kubinek Magic Show, Town Hall Auditorium. 7 to 7:30 p.m. - Festival of Lights, Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting and Free Hot Chocolate, Librdry Park. 8 to 9 p.m. - Big John Simcoe Play, Town Hall Auditorium. Tickets for the Big John Simcoe Play will be available Friday evening only, prior to the show, starting at 7:30 p.m. Don't miss out on this special play illustrating the historical past of our grand province. For more information, please contact the recreation director at 482-3398. torces across Ontario to ask distributors to recall the issue from retail stands and ask retailers to refrain from displaying it, or risk facing •obscenity charges. Most , distibutors .have voluntarily withdrawn the magazine and the only charges laid have been against a distributor in Ontario. The. Alberta government requested the magazine be removed from all stores and , two major distributors in Vancouver have recalled about 53,000 copies - The Wheel 'N Dealers, in support of the Londesboro Lions, held a special square dance evening on Nov. 7. The evening was held to raise proceeds for the Ronald McDonald House to be built in London. Fifty brick eertfficates Were sold with $250 raised. A total of 81 square dance enthusiasts were on hand, dancing to the music and listening to callers, Alex and Joan Plggot, John Gray, Lois Wise, Ron Fleming. ( Anne Narejko photo) 9.1