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SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1986 0 18 PAGES
Strategy inaccurate
An industrial development strategy for
Huron County, recently presented to Huron
County Council, is only 60 per cent accurate
in terms of industry.
Gary Davidson, Huron County's planning
director, said the strategy, prepared last
spring by third year students of the school of
urban and regional planning at the University
of Waterloo, represents the efforts of
students and is not going to be used in its
present state.
The report concludes Goderich, Clinton
and Exeter have strong industrial bases and
buoyant economies, while Wingham and
Seaforth have declining or stagnant econo-
mies.
It was not done by professionals, and
obviously it contains more errors than one
would expect in a report done by a
professional," said Mr. Davidson.
"W hat it is is a student -based exercise that
provided us with a base we can fill in. There is
a lot of inconsistency in the report because it
was prepared by such a large number of
students, each working on a different part of
it," he said.
Mr. Davidson added the report, when
submitted to council, was submitted as a
student project, and wasn't intended to be
taken for a document which the planning
department was going to use.
"Obviously I didn't stress that point well
enough," he said.
"There are too many incomplete areas
within the report. What we have merely
represents the efforts of the students and
provides us with a good starting point, which
we will build on."
Mr. Davidson said the report was submitt-
ed to council in order that the students who
worked on it could see how the system works.
"W e wanted them to get a little recognition
for the work they did. But we also wanted
them to realize that reports don't always get a
badgood reaction, If it's done there'll be
poorly
press. 1f it's well done, there'll be good
press."
In terms of the completeness of the data it
contains Mr. Davidson said while the report
is only 60 per cent accurate, that only reflects
the fact that the data sources used by the
students were only 60 per cent accurate. The
conclusions drawn by the students, based on
that information, is however, more accurate
than one would expect.
"The report on Exeter, for instance, is
right on," said Mr. Davidson.
"And Seaforth, despite the • fact some
industries may have been missed, does have
a stagnating economy."
"The report at least should be effective in
becoming a point of departure of discussion.
50 cents a copy
Statistically it is not anything more than a
prod. We hope it will encourage towns to
have economic development committees
which are active in their communities," he
added.
"Seaforth has great potential."
Some of the opportunities listed in the
report under Seaforth are; access to the CN
Railway and Highway 8; adequate sewage
and water facilities available; a 35 acre
industrial park presently under development
and serviced with water and power; a
diversified industrial base; an official plan
favorable to industrial growth and a high
unemployment rate for young males which
indicates an availabielocal labor force.
Some of the constraints are; a relatively
small proportion of the labor force has a post
secondary education; an industrial park
presently without sewage facilities and
privately owned indicating there may be
problems with coordination of servicing and
development; and an industrial base highly
dependent on Genesee, which due to national
policy reducing barriers to foreign competi-
tors in the shoe industry, leaves it with a
questionable future.
Other considerations outlined include a
relatively low average annual income and no
significant growth fn the past 10 years.
County to go ahead with plans
BY AIAN RIVETT
Huron County Council will go ahead with
plans for expansion and renovation to
Huron view over the next five years at a cost of
S3.4 million.
The proposed renovations for the home for
the aged near Clintyn were presented and
passed at the couneciill meeting on September 4
with the first phase of the project starting in
1987 at a cost of $530,785. included in the first
year are renovations to one residential area of
the home as well as dining facilities in two
other areas and laundry facilities.
In 1988, when the bulk of the work will be
done. renovations will be carried out in the
kitdten areas as well as changes to the centre
wing on the second floor, administration
offices and another residential area at the
home. A $1.1 million price tag was set for the
second phase of the project.
Subsequent phases of the project, set for
1989 through 1991, will feature renovations to
three more residential areas and moderniza-
tion of the dietary facilities at the home.
The project report went on to say private
bathroom facilities in three of the residential
areas would not be included in the renova-
tions. However, these renovations would be
considered in the future.
The $3.3 million for the project will be split
between the province and the county with the
provincial Community and Social Services
and Huron County contributing $1.68 million
each.
According to Clarence Rau, vice-chairman
of the Huronvtew committee, grant money for
the renovations could be available as early as
the end of this year.
Referring to a meeting with Community
and Social Services Minister John Sweeney
on July 30, Mr. Rau said the minister held out
hope that U present projects funded by the
ministry's Capital Grants program come in
under budget Huron County would be in line
for the available money.
Last September. the previous council had
passed a motion to approve the renovations to
the county -run home, subject to the approval
of the incoming council. However, in June,
council received notice that the county's
grant application for funding from the
ministry for Huronview had been declined.
The county, expecting theiproject to go ahead
in 1986, placed $23Q,000 in the 1986 budget.
Mr. Rau said the minister claimed the
reason for the application denial was,
because it was near the end of -the year, the
remaining money of the $75 million Capital
Grants Program had to be allocated. Due to
the conditions placed upon the county's grant
application. it was not considered.
However, Mr. Rau said the minister
assured him and other members of county
council county administration and govern-
ment officials who attended the meeting that
a second three-year Capital Grants Program
maybe in the works in 1988. At that time, the
Huronview project would be at the top of the
priority list.
FAIR QUEEN ,- Diane Armes, daughter of Walter and Pat Armes, of Egmondvllle, was
crowned Seaforth Fall Fair Queen over nine other contestants. Diane was crowned at a
competition held Thursday, September 22, as part of the Seaforth Fall Fair opening
activities. Pettis photo
Four Huron Plowmen
take top IPM awards
Clinton invited to join landfill Fbur young Huron Plowmen were the the Reserve Junior Champions Award. Mr.
f e of the top awards at the McGavin will plow in Quebec in 1987 in the
BY ANNENAftEJKo surrounding land was not acceptable for
Landfill sites are a major concern for Huron expansion.
County muni.dpqaal1ities. The site located near The third alternative was to change the
Hoimesvile, vrltich serves seven municipal- "method of disposal (recyfing, incineration)
ties, is currently undergoing a study to
deterrnine its life expectancy. The landfill site
hi Seaforth, which is used by Tuckersmih
and Seaforth, is at its capacity.
The Town of Clinton is one of the seven
using the Holmesville Landfill Site which
underwent a study by the Ministry of
Environment approximately eight years ago.
Only 10 to 15 acres of the 55 acre site are
presently in use, but this area no longer
rnee8ls Ministry regulations because runoff is
filtering through the ground. his is
occurring because the base (bedrock) is not
adequate.
On April 2, Anthony Crutcher, of Cone-
stoga -Rovers and Associates Limited, met
with the landfill committee asldng for a
redistribution of money so tests could be
carried out in other areas. These tests,
according to Councillor Bonnie Jewitt, look
promising, but have not been finalized.
in the event that these tests prove the site
to be inadequate, Clinton has been offered
another alternative.
Bums Ross, of B.M. Ross and Associates,
Was present. at council's September 15
meeting to invite the town to join Seaforth
and Tuckersmih in their newly proposed
landfill site located 1.5 kilometres from town.
Council made no commitments but will
wait end see what he tests at the Holmesville
site reveal.
BACKGROUND INFORM ATLON
but this method did not seem feasible.
Another alternative was to turn to an
existing site so the committee applied to
Mitchell Hensall and Holmesville but were
turned down at all three as the addition of
Seaforth and Tuckersmith would only reduce
the life expectancy of their landfill sites.
The final alternative was to find a new site,
a task which has taken countless hours and
many dollars.
SITESEARCII
"We looked at more than 60 sites, Some
were in other townships, but they soon told
them (the committee) no. W e had 39 possible
sites in Tuckersmih," explained Mr, Ross.
Each of the 39 landowners were asked if
they would be willing to sell their land with 16
saying yes. The properties were then ranked
P
en o son
from the best to worst in regards to suitability international Plowing Match (IPM) held last event Mr. Dodds is unable to attend. For
for a landfill site week in Stirling, near Belleville. Ten winning his class Mr, McGavin received
The site that has been decided upon lies 1.5 plowmen representing the County, plus 5200,
kilometers "as the crow files" from Clinton Queen of the furrow, 18-yearold Lori Consitf, Two other local youths won two-year
and is located west of Vanastra Road consists of RR 1, Varna, took part in the competition, Ontario Plowmen's Association Scholarships
of 150 acres of Land owned by Richard which attracted a total of 77 participants. worth $2500 each.
Kootstra. Paul Dodds, 19, of RR 1, Seaforth won the The scholarships will allow William Foh-
"Twenty-eight wells have been dug and Junior Champions Tractor Plowman trophy eringham, 17, son of Bob and Mary
have proven to be good," said Mr. Ross. and qualified to compete in the Canadian Fotheringhamof RR4, Seaforth, and Murray
Council asked Mr. Ross about the Junior Championship plowing contest to be Townsend, 15, son of George and Ruth
closeness of surrounding homes and was told held in Quebec in 1987. Mr. Dodds also Townsend of RR 4, Seaforth, the opportunity
there were two homes in the area. He also received $300 and a trophy for winning the to study for two years at the Ontario College
said there were several hills which would two -furrow class for contestants aged 16 to thAgricultureUriuity Technologyf Guelphof irhr h ice, or
r
from
isolatermHighway 8, the site from Vanastra Road but not 19.
Mr. Dodds, son of Don and Maja Dodds, is areoffered to two IPM contestants, who have
"We a will berm the site and plant trees presently a first-year student at the iJniver- not previously won the award and finish with
immediately," said Mr. Ross about the sityof Guelph and studying agriculture using the most points in their division.
property along Highway 8. the two-year scholarship he won at the IPM w as p�, the Huron County Plowing
but To date, the propel has cost $225,000 and last fall.
does not include the prig of the land. (The Jeff McGavin, son of Marie and Neil rescheduled . for Friday, October 3 and
land has not yet been purchased, only McGavin of RR 4, Walton, also had an Saturday, October4 at Murray Cardiff's farm
optioned). (Continued on Page A3) excellent week at the iPM, bringing home near Mussels.
Ambulance callers -
create delays
"I'm not trying to sell anything tonight.
This_is simply an information night," said
Mr. Ross who attended the meetnrg on behalf
of the Seaforth and Area landfill Committee.
Mr. Ross provided mind] members with
background information on the committee's
work.
"in 1982 three municipalities - Tucker -
smith, Seaforth and McKillop - started
looking for a new site...MeKillop eventually
Withdrew when they learned they were not
bound by the Environmental Act," he said.
"Clinton was not asked to become involved
in the study at that time as you used the
Hohnesville site and it was, at that time,
believed to have a life expectancy of 20
years.
Mr. Ross went on to explain Tuckersmith
and Seaforth felt they had several options.
The first wa.s. to do nettling, which would
mean closing the site and therefore forcing
residents to fled their own means of waste
&peThe seeded alternative was expand the
crusting site but test drilling showed the
AWARENESS 0146G14 -AM — Local ambulance operator Gary Bettles, of Seaforth,
demonstrates the proper placetnenf of a sticker displaying the proper number to call for
dervlee ambulance
larea, g urs, of the Seaforth Hospital. Ti
stfcters ate
belngdfsibufedin this' area to Matta Meal residents snore aware of how 16 access artibliferibe
Rattle photo
service.
Speed is always of the essence anytime
someone finds cause to call an ambulance.
That's why operators of the local ambulance
dispatch service are currently making efforts
to insure area residents are aware of the
proper telephone number to call for ambu-
lanee service and the proper information to
supply to the dispatcher.
London Central Ambulance Communica-
tions Centre manager GIen Miller said many
people are mistakenly calling the Clinton
Hosprtai number, when they need an
ambulance, rather than the ambulance
dispatch number in Seaforth. The problem
has grown since the recent installation of an
ambulance in Clinton. previously, arfrbulance
calls in Clinton were handled bya Seaforth-
based ambulance.
The correct number remains unchanged.
Residents of both the Clinton and Seaforth
areas are to call 527-1751.
• To help Combat theconfusion, sticker's
displaying the correct number are being
mailed to area residents, so they can attach
them to their telephones.
"A lot of people weren't aware of how to
access the ambulance, said•M'r. Miller.
Currently, atirbirlance Grills are handled by
a single dispatcher on duty, based at the
Seaforth hospital. Mr. Miller said sometime
in the near future, the service will be handled
from a London-based dispatcher. However,
he added, the telephone number will remain
unchanged.
Mr. Miller claims the switch to central
dispatching could make the service more
efficient and "it may even be faster."
Central dispatching will allow the dispatch.,
Or to send the dosest available ambulance to
an accident scene. Also, the two -dispatcher
system will allow a second operator to give
the ambulance driver the information be
needs to get moving immediately, while
Mother operator stays on the line with he
caller to get the rest of the details, Mr. Miller
said.
Once a caller gets through to an ambulance
dispatcher, it is Important they are able to
present accurate information.
Things to know when reporting an accident
include: your location, street address if in
town, township, lot and concession number in
the courtry; your telephone number, is the
patient conscious, is the patient breathing
and is the patient bleeding uncontroliably7