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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1987-04-08, Page 17Although the rummage sale hosted by the Madelaene Lane Auxiliary of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church on April 4 wasn't overly busy, there were still many sales being made. Betty Dyke (centre) and Lilian Cowan were captured by the camera in the midst of making a clothing sale. (David Emslie photo) CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 1987—Page 17 WI roll call is on Canadian manufacturing The annual meeting of the Kippen East Women's Institute will take place on Wednesday, April 15 at the United Church in Hensall. It will start with supper at 6:30 p.m. Roll call is to be answered by naming a Canadian article manufactured within 25 miles. Committee members must bring their reports. Don't forget a gift for your secret pal. Each member is to bring a topic for a speech. KIPPEN UNITED CHURCH On the fifth Sunday of Lent Rev. Lorne Keays, placed a smaller brightly painted cross on the large wooden cross at St. An- drews. The choir presented the ministry of music by singing the anthem "A Carol For All Seasons". The topic for Rev. Keays ser- mon was "Troubled by the Cross?" MODERATOR'S VISIT The moderator of the United Church of Canada, Dr. Anne Squire, will visit Huron - Perth Presbytery on Friday, April 10. The location is central United Church in Stratford. KI1jPEN U.C.W. The Spring Thankoffering Meeting will be Tuesday, April 14 at 8 p.m. Muriel Coultes of Belgrave will show slides and speak on Mexico. GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE April 17 at 7:30 p.m. in Kippen Church. The Sacrament of the Last Supper will be observed. Speaker provides- ingredients for attracting and retaining industry EXETER - Noting that attracting new in- dustry to Huron was one of the topics for the March 27 session of the Huron Municipal Of- ficers' Association meeting here, Agriculture Minister Jack Riddell said it was an item high on the government's agen- da as well. "What we want to do is help reverse the trend of the past generation in which the largest single export from rural Ontario has been its youth," the Huron -Middlesex MPP said in brief comments after explaining that he sees himself as the provincial minister who keeps an eye on rural affairs. He told the Huron audience there was a need to provide young people with jobs in their own communities by encouraging the development of clean, smaller -scale in- dustry "which is compatible with the sur- rounding agricultural community". Riddell reported he had been in Holmesville only the day before to speak to a group off young farmers who represent 200 new businesses started in Huron under the provincial Beginning Farmer Assistance Program. Saying that he had chosen Huron to start his farming career, the Agriculture Minister went on to claim he couldn't think of a better place to start such a career because the county ranks so high in so many areas of farm production in the province. "As agriculture goes, so goes the business in our towns," he explained and urged the audience in their rush to attract new in- dustry to maintain sight of the one that re- mains the strength of this county. ' Before commencing his address, Riddell whimsically asked if London Free Press reporter Nick Martin or Goderich columnist Elsa Hayden were in the audience, a reference to a recent expose on problems in Huron carried in the London paper. He thanked the Huron group for taking some of the limelight away from provincial and federal politicians. "As long as you're doing that, they're leaving me alone," he concluded. Attracting new. industry is high on the priority list EXETER - You start with a dedicated ap- proach... add a lot of hard work and forethought... toss in a dash of luck... and mix with an element of trickery. Those were the ingredients for attracting and retaining industry cited by Huron Coun- ty senior planner Wayne Caldwell when he addressed the annual meeting of the Huron County Municipal Officers' Association in Exeter March 27. Many of his thoughts were echoed by the other three speakers who appeared on the same topic: Ken Bowden of the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Technology; Chuck Godkin, of the Ministry of Municipal Af- fairs; and Tim Roberts, a member of the Economic Development Commission in Ridgetown. "It's difficult to pull a rabbit out of a hat and it's harder to pull out an industry," Caldwell commented in his talk, urging the municipal leaders to be realistic and patient in their efforts, because attracting industry "often takes a lot of time". While noting that economic development in most communities was aimed at attrac- ting new industry, Caldwell suggested it should also include business and commerce, tourism, residential growth, agriculture, fishing, transportation, community services and community well being. In setting up organizations and goals for economic developtnent, the planner said it was important to have realistic goals as not every municipality could expect to attract a major industry and should be gearing more Huron - large EXETER - The County of Huron may be large in size, but not in facilities. Those two facts were brought out when the Huron County Municipal Officers' Association met here on March 27. Huron Warden Brian 'McBurney was among those in attendance and at the noon luncheon introduced two visiting wardens, Jim Spence of Perth and Bill Skinner of Middlesex. McBurney said the three had compared notes and he found that, despite being the host warden, he had actually had to travel the farthest to get to the meeting. for residential growth or improving present atnenities for the benefit of existing residents. He advised that the county planning department, which is in charge of economic development as well, is available to assist wherever they can. One important function being undertaken at present is a blueprint for industrial and tourism strategies in Huron. However, he cautioned that the county could not get involved in presenting one municipality over another in representa- tions to prospective industries or businesses and it was the municipality's responsibility to represent themselves with the county's goal being to make contacts. In outlining considerations in planning for economic development, Caldwell emphasiz- ed that 80 per cent of the growth in a municipality comes from within from ex- isting businesses and industries and urged members to be aware of provincial, federal and county support available. He concluded that aspect by noting that the availability of land and buildings was,a key to the opportunities for attracting growth. In his remarks, Roberts told the Huron of- ficials that when the economic development commission was started in Ridgetown in 1984, it became apparent that the biggest thing needed was to change the attitude of people in the community, as many were op- posed to growth, not recognizing that attrac- ting industries was primarily a case•ot till- ing the void left by those which had closed or departed in recent years. "You've got to out -hustle the other guy," he commented, noting that .most municipalities have the same thing to offer. "Be a salesman and get out of your chair," he added. He reviewed some of the successes of his commission, which included attracting three industries and establishing the seventh busiest tourist information centre in Ontario, and outlined some of the goals of the group. The insurance broker welcomed Huron_ municipalitiesto steal Ridgetown's ideas,• noting "We've already amended them and have new ideas." Bowden, whose territory for the ministry of industry, trade and technology, includes London, Middlesex and Huron, opened his remarks by explaining that there is a lot of work involved in attracting and retaining in- dustry and then outlined many of the ser- vices offered by the ministry in that regard. He announced that next fall, the ministry hopes to attract 20 to 25 European en- trepreneurs to the area and urged municipal leaders to complete their municipal profiles in an effort to encourage those en- trepreneurs to visit their communities. Bowden noted that the investment climate in Canada is very attractive for foreign in- vestment at present and there are many people in other countries who have money to in size, not in facilities Spence is from Mitchell, Skinner from ('aradoc Township and McBurney is from Turnberry Township in north Huron. The Huron Warden also advised his au- dience that the county will be hosting a meeting of the Association of Counties and Regions of Ontario. However, because of the lack of accom- modation in Huron, the event will be held in I,ondon. "We're taking the county to the delegates," he explained, adding that he hoped the event would put Huron in the spotlight. At an election of officers held at the con- clusion of the session, Hullett Reeve Tom Cunningham was elected President of the Association, succeeding Tuckersmith Reeve Bob Bell in that capacity. Other executive officers are: first vice- president, Nancy Michie, clerk -treasurer of Morris Township; second vice-president, Winona Thompson, Clerk -Treasurer of East Wawanosh; one-year director, William Vanstone, Deputy -Reeve of Colborne; two- year, Albert Wasson, Reeve of Blyth; three- year, James Crocker, Clerk -Treasurer of Seaforth. Huron administrator Bill Hanly is secretary -treasurer. Ale Don't use window for storage Londesboro United Church was a busy placed on the evening of April 5 as they were hosting'their seventh annual Song Fest. One of the many performers was John Jewitt, who played a medley on his bagpipes. (David Emslie photo) The rear window of your car should not be used for storage, according to the Ontario Safety League. Objects placed there can block your rear view or smash into passengers' heads if you stop suddenly. More than mowing on your mind? THE ORIGINAL CUB CADET TRACTOR WITH MOWERS START AT $255500 • 25 NEW UNITS JUST ARRIVED EARLY TRADER BONUS Extra n5000 OFF Up To In April Cadet Power E,quipmerrt' SIAPOQiIN 521'0120 fAPMEQU1f(\i1EN1 IIMlflf) invest. He also advised that the incubator centres in London had worked out very successful and could be tried in Huron as local municipalities may have entrepreneurs who need only a building to get them started in successful ventures. "If you put up a building, I guarantee you'll lease it," he added, but admitted that it was difficult to get bank financing for such projects without tenants already being sign- ed up. Godkin explained to the audience that he was on hand to tell them what they can't do and outlined Bill 79, which lists the prohibi- tions facing municipalities on the matter of providing bonuses for prospective industries. He said it was to ensure that municipalities don't get into bidding wars in an effort to attract industry by providing in- centives, such as free land or leasing below market values. Godkin indicated the legislation was aim- ed at keeping all municipalities on the same level in attracting industry and he cautioned them to check with their solicitor to make certain they are not contravening the law on bonusing prohibitions in their dealing .with prospective industries or businesses. To Kelli Rothwell, Brucefleld Timothy Elliott, Clinton Jason Bell, cilnton Laura Mustard, Orucefleld Jason Beierling, Varna David Baxter, Guelph Tanya Kennedy, Goderlch Julie Miller, R.R. No. 2 , Bayfleid Darryl Postma, R.R. 4 Clinton Emily Wilkinson, R.R. 2, Seaforth Peter Debreceni, Oakville Amy Leppington, Clinton Jamie Low, R.R. No. 5, Clinton Jacob Cayer, R.R. 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