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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1987-04-22, Page 3Greeting the Premier of Ontario at the Clinton Town Hall on April 16 was Mayor John Balfour. The Premier stopped in for a brief meeting with the reeves and mayors of Huron County. (Anne Narejko photo) Peterson addresses Huron concerns... • from page 1 not having a solution to was that of agriculture. Hullett Reeve Tom Cunningham em- phasized the farmers' situation. "Being a rural reeve, I hope you don't go away thinking we're not in trouble in agriculture, we are," he said. In reply, Premier Peterson said, "I don't minimize the problem, but there are some who are worse off ( than the Huron County farmers 1. "The problem is we don't have any solutions." Other areas touched on included grants and contracting work out to the Ontario Pro- vincial Police (OPP). Mayor Balfour said that having your own police department is a high cost to the tax- payer and suggested adding another OPP detachment in the centre of Huron County making the total five) as a pilot project. Those who have looked into the possibility in other areas feel that this is a good alter- native while others believe local police of- ficers are more sensitive to the communities. After the 30 minute meeting was com- pleted, the Premier headed to Seaforth for a luncheon. Clinton Spring Fair 1st ANNUAL TRADE FEST is now booking space for Trade Fest Friday, June 5 & Saturday, June 6 * Any type of displays welcome * Applications for space can be forwarded to: PAUL WHEELER, Box 387 Clinton, Ont. Call: 482-7924 anytime or 524-7171 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. or CaII NANCY SNELL Work 887-9378 or home 482-5203 Try our chicken schnitzels, chicken nuggets and chicken fingers. 8 KING STREET, CLINTON OPEN: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Friday 9 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. OMMB oppose free Representatives of the Huron County Milk Committee had the opportunity to pass on literature to Ontario Premier David Peter- son when he visited the Eckert Dairy Farm at RR 1 Seaforth, Thursday as part of his tour of Huron County. The literature tells Mr. Peterson the On- tario Milk Marketing Board (OMMB) and the Dairy Farmers of Canada are against free trade with the United States and oppose negotiating away any elements of the pre- sent policy and regulatory structure of the dairy industry. The present system they say, has prevented costly surpluses in the past and in CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 1987 -Page 3 trade, Peterson told the recent years 22 countries, including those of the EEC, have adopted supply management programs modelled on the Canadian system. Many U.S. producers, they say, favor a supply management pro- gram which is the opposite of their govern- ment, and U.S agricultural programs are costly with close to 50 cents of every dollar a farmer earns coming from the government. In Canada that figure is about 12 cents. The Milk Committee adds the dairy in- dustry accounts for 17 per cent of the gross output of the food and beverage industry and that production per cow has increased 27 per cent while the number of cows in Canada has decreased by 16 per cent from 1975 to 1985, showing an incredible efficiency. From March 1976 to March 1986 the Con- sumer Price Index for all food pruchased from stores rose by 119.9 per cent compared to the 117.6 per cent for dairy products. Changes in the Canadian system, the say, could force bankruptcies and threaten the family farm systems. They are urging pro- ducers to contact their local MP and MPP and voice their opinion on tree trade with the United States. Grits give X6.5 million to Bruce Centre... An announcement is expected today or tomorrow naming the first company to locate at the Bruce Energy Centre, follow- ing the announcement by Premier David Peterson and Huron - Bruce MPP Murray Elston Thursday that the provincial govern- ment will provide up to $6.5 million to On- tario Hydro to bring water and sewer ser- vices to the .boundary of the energy centre site. Premier Peterson was on a pre-election campaign swing through the area Thurs- day, when he toured Champion Road Machinery in Goderich to mark the com- pany's 100th anniversary, met with town of- ficials in Clinton and attended a BIA lun- cheon in Seaforth. In the announcmenet at the information centre at the Bruce Nuclear Power Develop- ment, the provincial government said it had directed Ontario Hydro to develop the energy centre in 1982: Since then, the utility built a seven mile medium pressure steam line from the BNPD to the energy centre itself in an effort to attract new industry to the area. Hydro is offering companies special rates for the steam as well as for electricity while there is "locked -in" power at the Bruce station. Premier Peterson said the steam is an enormous natural advantage and the development of the energy centre fits the provincial government's diversification plans, developing new industry throughout the province rather than just in the metropolitan areas. Last piece in the puzzle Mr. Elston said the services are the last piece of the puzzle making sure the in- frastructure is available for the develop- ment of the centre. "This brings to a happy state the ability of the area to diversify and provide employ- ment," he said. The province's health minister, Mr. Elston thanked his colleagues in cabinet for A approving the money to bring services to the centre and commented the premier is the leader of a government interested in pro- viding for people in all parts of the province. The premier also made special mention of the efforts of developer Sam MacGregor "for the kind of dedication it takes to drive through a difficult, controversial and expen- sive project such as the energy centre". "I commend Sam MacGregor, who made it happen over many obstacles and many administrations," said the premier, referr- ing to the change in government during the years Sam has worked to make the centre a reality. Premier Peterson also predicted develop- ment of the centre would bring stabilization and diversity to the community where the nuclear power plant once employed 8,000 construction workers but now employs a permanent work force of 3,400. Announcement of industry this week More than 1,000 major prospective customers have been contacted and Archie' Gillies, economic development commis- sioner for the South Bruce Lakeshore Economic Development Corporation said announcements will follow this week and again in three weeks about industries which will be locating at the centre. Greenhouses, a plastics firm and an ethanol plant have been mentioned as possi- ble types of industry which would locate at the centre. Mr. Gillies said that between 15 and 20 firms have expressed real interest in locating at the centre and he expects ap- proximately 50 jobs will be created by various industries locating there. The first company to locate at the centre will create 15 jobs, said Mr. Gillies. "The merits are here. It is a unique business park. There's not one like it in the world." said Mr. Gillies who has talked with European clients who are interested in the centre. "There are more companies looking at this type of facility. It's an idea whose time has come." Has everything industry needs Developer Sam MacGregor told The News Monday the premier's announcement puts the Bruce in the league for economic growth Turn to page 5 • Riddell favors early election Echoing statements he made two weeks ago at a meeting of the Seaforth, Tuckersmith and McKillop Liberals, Agriculture Minister Jack Riddell, told almost 400 people gathered Thursday to hear Ontario Premier David Peterson speak, he favored an early election. Mr. Riddell said Ontario's Liberal govern- ment has lived up to its end of the Liberal - NDP accord for the past two years, and that now was the time to call an election. "The accord was a starting gate for the Liberals," said Mr. Riddell. "Wive clone a lot more than v hat the ac- cord cord called for. Ninety per cent of what we've done as the government had nothing to do with the accord, and it's time to get -a clear mandate • from the people so we can continue on with our work." Mr. Riddell said he'd like to see a provin- cial election called for the end of June, to get it out of the way before summer, the busy season for farmers. However Premier David Peterson said he has not decided when the election should be called and would not commit himself to a 1987 election. 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