Clinton News-Record, 1986-05-14, Page 1Disappointiflgcrowd of
eight turns out fore
industrial mall meeting
By Anne Narejko
CLINTON - "The town has its opportunity Mr.
now. It's in front of us but we just need a type
h "' d Charlie Burgess during the ment
public meeting concerning the proposed in-
dustrial mall.
Only eight people attended the May 8
meeting at the town hall, disappointing
organizers.
"I was hoping to see a few more faces
from the Town of Clinton here," said in-
dustrial co-ordinator Mike Falconer.
However, he did say he knew of a few other
people who were interested in the project
but were unable to attend the meeting.
The purpose of the public meeting was to
find people who are interested, or know of
people who would be interested, in investing
in the mall which has an estimated cost of
$150,000 to $200,000.
Renewed Industral Interest
In 1971, the town's industrial committee
had a building erected at the north end of
town which was occupied for a time by
Wildex. After that project was completed,
the committee became defunct.
"Then there wasn't too much interest in
setting up here. The bad economy played a
roll in that," explained Mr. Falconer. "But
during the last few years there has been a
pus ,
said
Funding
Falconer is hoping to receive some
of funding from the federal govern -
if the project takes off.
"There was a meeting with Murray Car-
diff last week and we hope to get some fun-
ding. We don't know how much, but they
have given the Town of Kincardine some,"
he said.
As for the construction of the building and
the arrangements for the land, Mr.
Falconer would like to establish a commit-
tee, made up of investors, who would help
with the fine detailsand then run the in-
dustrial mall like a business.
The Town of Clinton cannot donate the
land but is willing to make arrangements to
lease the land for the purpose of establishing
an industrial mall. The town will also put in
a road whether the project goes ahead or
not.
A tentative starting date has been set for
this summer.
Looking -in Clinton's Direction
According to Mr. Falconer, people from
the United States have been inquiring about
industrial buildings in Clinton, "but it's hard
to sell without a building," he said.
Mr. Falconer also believes that many US
companies are coming to Canada because
come back." they can produce their products mut
Several years ago, 33 acres of land was cheaper here.
"Many companies are looking to locate in
purchased along the Bayfield Road and the
Canadian National Railway (CNR) tracks a 150 km radius of the larger companies
at the south-west corner of town. There is
aide an optionwhich Ontario has landed recently. They
tracks. to purchase land on the other feel they can come to Canada and produce
side hthe easytheir product for one-third,of the costs," he
"Tia location givesaccess from explained, adding that some people in town
Highway 21 as well as Highways 4 and 8, have also expressed interest in the mall.
said Mr. Falconer. During the meeting, it was also pointed
Industrial M Successfulout that Clinton is the only municipality in
Ken Bawdon, of thhee Minnistryyof.Trade and Huron County with industrial landd
Tourism, has met with the committee on Huron oualthough the town has land,it
several occasions and has encouraged them availahas no vacant buildings.
to go the route of an industrial mall. The
town of Kincardine is presently undertaking
this project, Wingham is also trying it and
. Strathroy and Exeter have been successful
with their industrial malls.
"The communities are now taking it upon
themselves to set something up," said Mr.
Falconer.
The main reason for building an industrial
mall is to attract businesses which want to
rent instead of build. According to Mr.
Falconer, the majority of businesses prefer
to go this route.
The type of industrial mall Clinton is look-
ing at would accommodate dry industries.
The proposal has a building size of 30,000
square feet, with four units.
The largest unit is being proposed at
15,000 square feet and another at 7,500
square feet and two at 3,750 square feet. The
mall will also be built with one detachable
wall so it can be expanded if it proves to be
profitable.
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Sjecialeducation available
Tier One
One factor that may discourage com-
panies from setting up in Clinton, or Huron
County as a whole, is the tier one standing.
This means that no grants are available for
businesses to set up in this area.
Previously, Huron County was in the tier
two category which provided grants,
therefore attracting businesses.
"One business was looking at the building
at the north end of town but they decided to
go to Brantford because they have grants
available," commented Mr. Falconer.
Before the meeting closed, Mr. Falconer
once again expressed his disappointment
with the turnout and said "I'm willing to put
my money where my mouth is. Industry
means more money, more jobs and more
business."
Another meeting will be held to further
discuss the fate of the proposed industrial
mall, but no date orloation has been set.
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NO.20 121 YEARS
WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 1986
By Shelley McPhee -Mist
CLINTON - More than 1,600 students in
the Huron County Board of Education
system utilize the services of special educa-
tion and Paul Carroll, Huron's Superinten-
dent of Student Services wants to further
"beef up" communication to the parent
community of the special education services
that are available.
He told board members at their May
meeting in Clinton that it has taken five
years of building and study to meet the re-
quirements of the special education legisla-
tion Bill 82 and he noted, "we're bringing
things together after a five year building
period and bringing consistency to the
system."
Mr. Carroll explained that special educa-
tion needs and staffing requirements are be-
ing regularly monitored and delivery of the
program is adjusted according to the cur-
rent needs.
teachers at the elementary level, 30 teacher
aides, as well as secretarial and ad-
ministrative assistance.
Mr. Carroll explained .to the bdard
members that the "school principal is the
key factor" in the administration of special
services. He said that the child is the central
focal point and all resources are brought to
bear to the child and the classroom needs.
Every school has a core group that regular-
ly meets to identify and monitor the special
education caseloads.
He said that future directions for special
education services are leaning towards
greater program expertise for all staff
members.
"Additional time is , being assigned to
behavioral needs and specialized
assignments. Support for enrichment and
gifted is being broadened to every staff
member," he reported.
His report further stated, "In the secon-
dary panel, the evolution of independent
study options, small tutorial groups and
specialized curriculum for exceptional
pupils at all levels of ability is particularly
noteworthy. A study is currently underway
to determine links among truancy, drop-out
rates and special education history. The
education additional
approaches
for troubled adolescents will be
explored."
Work with adolescents has also been ad-
dressed at the community level with a
special committee brought together with
various social service, health and educa-
' tional agencies and law enforcement taking •
part.
Mr. Carroll further noted that progress is
being made in the speech pathology h
Currently more than 1,600 pupils are in-
volved in the special education services. In-
cluded are 740 exceptional students, 300
remedial pupils, 300 requiring additional
speech and language training and 300 in-
volved in enrichment courses.
diThe program's cost in Huron County is
$3.4 million, approximately 8.5 per cent of
the board of education's total budget.
A major portion of the cost goes towards
the additional staffing requirements. In
each classroom every teacher. to some
degree, must provide special education
training. As well, the program involves 16
itinerant staff members who travel to
hools throughout the county, 30 school
50 CENTS
based special education teachers, six vices, and while help is available throug
des
members, specialfive ource teachers for education class staffthe
Home Care, he noted, "the hospital network
secondary schoolsthree program resource is still very short of staff."
Board members oppose
early primary education
There were some opposing voices to the
proposal for the early primary education
project which was discussed at the Huron -
Perth Roman Catholic Separate School
Board meeting in Dublin Monday night.
John McCauley, Superintendent of Educa-
tion, introduced the report and outlined the
Allk response of the board's six -member com-
l. mittee named to study the project proposed
by the ministry of education.
McCauley said there are some real gaps
in primary education and the ministry's
task force carne up with some suggestions to
eliminate them.
Trustee Gerald Groothuis of Seaforth sug-
gested the project was "stupid at least",
while Trustee John Devlin of Stratford said
he would "oppose soundly a junior
Kindergarten".
Trustee Ernest Vanderschot of St. Marys'
asked that the report be held over for a deci-
sion to be made at the next board meeting,
Board chairman Ronald Marcy said the
contentious issue was the junior
Kindergarten concept.
Groothuis said he was concerned about
the increased costs, stating "We have troth
ble getting enough money now for things we
need."
Marcy said, "I feel parents would con-
sider the junior kindergarten a substitute
for a day care centre, which it is not.
Devlin questioned whether there was
tangible proof of benefits for students who
have had early education and 1VlcCauley in-
dicated the researchers are divided on this.
However, he said there are those resear-
chers who claim for this period from three
to eight years of age with parents working,
it is helpful and - hence there is a greater
need for early childhood education.
William Eckert, Director of Education,
suggested, the decision be held over for the
next meeting to give the trustees More time
to study the lengthy report.
In other business, the board accepted the
contracts for renovations at St Michael's
School annex in Stratford from the pith
Valley Construction at the tendered price of
$110,98$, including a 400' amp, electrical ser-
vice. This was the lowest of five tenders
received.
The board accepted the resignation of
Doreen Nogalo, kindergarten teacher at St,
Joseph's School in Clinton. She is retiring at
the end of the,schoos term in Jrine.
Looping,
walking
and
cooling off
Tim Beard and daughter Kendra, above,
were two of approximately 100 people who
took advantage of Stanley Township's hike
through Bannockburn Conservation Area on
May 11. Mother Nature's generous helping
of sunshine made the sesquicentennial event
that much more enjoyable. At left, two-
year-old Ashley Stephenson takes a much
deserved drink which went down quickly.
The youngster finished the hike on her own
steam. Below, Brian Webster (front) and
his mother, Janet, cross one of the many
bridges with Ralph Stephenson close
behind. The hike was a huge success. ( Anne
Narejko photos)