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Clinton News-Record, 1986-05-14, Page 4Page 4—CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 1986 The CUntan Nows•Rrcord Is pVbitshed Cath Wednepdey at P.O. Mai 00, Clinton. Ontario. Canada. Nom 1LG. Tel.: 412-3443. Subs*rlptien Rote. Canade-•31.00 Sr. Olsen • 916.00 par year U.S.A. foreign 1100.00 per year it Is registered as second class mail by the Post office under the permit number ®11.7. The News -Record Incorporated an 1094 thailuran Newa•Record. founded an 1001. and The Clinton News Era, founded i4 1046. Total press runs 6,700. Incorporating BLYTH STANDARD J. HOWARD AITKEN - Publisher ANNE NAREJKO - Editor GARYHAIST - Advertising Manager MARY ANN HOLLENBECK - Office Manager CCINA woo Display advertising rates available on request. Ask for Rate Card- No. 15 affective Oc- tobor1,1901. owe RIRROtt AWARD 1985 444 Clinton needs industry Joan an the fun First it was Tuckersmith Township, then Goderich Township held their 1-5-0 celebra- tions. Now Stanley Township,Vort Albert and Colborne Township are getting into the celebrating spirit, marking their birthdays as well. As Stanley Township is in the News - Record coverage area, we will be putting out a special edition to commemorate their 150th birthday in mid-July. Already we have been working on some special stories as well as covering the sesquicentennial events which are leading up to the "big" celebra- tion on Civic Holiday Weekend. As far as I am concerned, there were some pretty big events last weekend. To start off the weekend, a variety night was held at the complex. Now this event is The number of residents who turned out for the public meeting concern- ing the proposed industrial mall in Clinton was both disappointing and surprising. It's no secret that Clinton needs some type of industry. The youth of the community need a place to work or they will continue to leave this town once they have completed their secondary education. As well, more in- dustry and more jobs means there will be more money circulating and possibly falling into the hands of the businesses in this area. The proposed mall will cost between $150,000 and $200,000 and will con- tain four units. The type of businesses being considered for the project are dry manufacturers who will not make an excess amount of waste which could pollute the surrounding land. The purpose of the public meeting on May 8 was to determine if the public was interested in the industrial mall enough to fund it. In other words, organizers were looking for investors. After giving details and background information, Mr. Falconer asked the audience of eight if they would be interested in investing. Only one person raised his hand. The majority of the others wanted more information on the return they would receive from their investment. In answering these questions, Mr. Falconer was vet honest, stating there may be no return at all the first few years. As for, exact figures, the idustrial committee had none. But an investment is not a sure thing. It is a gamble that may pay off or may not. The only way to guarantee a return on your money is to place it in a bank which gives a regular interest rate. It has also been suggested the Town of Clinton take on the project - a suggestion that would more than likely make each ratepayers taxes jump considerably. However, the town has no intentions of becoming involved with the project, other than leasing the land and putting in a road, at this point. One mall housing four industries may not seem like enough to stimulate the economy a great deal, but once other industries see activity in the area, they will become more interested in establishing their business in town. This is a golden opportunity for Clinton. As - the only town in Huron County with undeveloped industrial land at the moment, industries really have little choice if they want to locate in the county. If the industrail mall proposal falls through, the enthusiasm of the in- dustrial committee will undoubtedly be dampened. If they give up on this town, we could all regret it in years to come. - by Anne Narejko. going to be hard to top. They had musicians, singers, dancers and the Varna Singers put on a "performance" at the end that had the audience practically rolling in the aisles. The Varna Singers dressed in some outrageous costums to add some homour to the occasion, and they did just that. But the best thing about variety nights is that all the entertainers are local. Stanley Township certainly proved to me that they have plenty of local talent to make an even- ing fly by. There were no sesquicentennial events on the following day, probably because everyone needed to have a little rest and relaxation after performing, but on Sunday they were back at it again. Mother Nature was very co-operative on Sunday, letting the sun shine over Ban- nockburn Conservation Area for hikers to enjoy a day on the trail. The Bannockburn hiking trail is fascinating. It's both challenging and relax- ing as well as entertaining. There are plenty of steep, hills to climb, muddy areas to jump over and "wetland" to cool your feet off whether you want to or not, but it is also very beautiful and tranquil. With about 100 people trampling through it on Sunday, it wasn't very tranquil, but if you dropped behind the crowds, the flowing streams could be easily heard. If fewer people were making their way along the trails, I'm sure they could see a wide range of wildlife scurrying between the trees or simply sitting overhead on the branches. Now that the nice weather is upon us, anyone who enjoys the outdoors should take a hike through a conservation area close to them. It can be a peaceful and relaxing ex- perience for your mind, and at the same time, you can get some exercise. • Reader agrees with doctor Dear Dr. Watts: I was away on a visit to England when your letter appeared in the Clinton News - Record, but it has now been brought to my attention. I should like you to know that I endorse the statements which you have made, and sincerely hope that others will have read them and understood the full implications.1 am also writing to Jack Riddell and the Premier to express my opinions on this matter. 1, too, worked for 30 years in the Health • Service in the U.K. and am too well aware of what has happened there. Patient care has deteriorated even further since I was there a couple of years ago, and talking to my former colleagues it became apparent that they are aware of what has happened but now there is little chance of improving things. There are, of course; still some dedicated doctors, but there are also many who have adopted a bureaucratic attitude, more concerned with their own conve- nience, and providing the minimum of care. Patients, on the other hand, are frustrated by restrictive appointment systems, the briefest of consultations terminated with yet Full House By Anne Narejko ack RiddQll, MPP another prescription, or maybe, a referral to hospital for investigations. In the hospitals, the waiting time for con- sultations is prolonged, followed by' long waiting lists for admission. While the ad- ministrative fungus proliferates, medical care and nursing diminish. I do congratulate you on what you have said and hope that it will convey the realities of the situation. Unfortunately the media has tended to place emphasis on the wrong aspects of the situation, and I am afraid, from my past experience, doctors are not always the best advocates of their own concerns. I hope that in Ontario they will maintain a firm policy, not only for themselves, but for those they have committed themselves to care for. Yours sincerely, Helen Owen. CRSS students and teachers help with Feest Dear Editor: The Clinton Klompenfeest committee feels that it is appropriate at this time to write a letter of appreciation for the organizing and co-operation of the staff members and the students involved in the design, construction andartwork of the kiosk built at Central Huron Secondary School (CHSS) in the past month for the Klompenfeest Committee. Wo wish to specifically express•our thanks to the students who gave of their free time after school and weekends to this communi- ty affair. It has been under the leadership of Joe DeGroot that the kiosk saw its comple- tion with the assistance of Bill Craig, Barry Davis and Ron Walker during school hours. At this time we like also to thank the students of CHSS, who helped sell some of the `Dreamtrip' draw tickets. And although their set goal has not been reached, Vve are sure that this is no reflection on the en- thusiasm 'and organizing by Joanne Carr who undertook and has given much of her free time to this part of Klompenfeest 1986. It is through the willingness of the above mentioned to direct their efforts that our community and its projects can and will grow. Clarence Denomme, Chairman. Got an opinion? rit%. e'lettertotheaditor Long term study My colleagues Ontario Natural Resources Minister Vincent Kerrio and Municipal Af- fairs Minister Bernard Grandmaitre have announced the appointment of a committee to study long-term solutions'for shoreline management along the Great Lakes. The seven member committee is chaired cellence with relevance. by Kerrio's Parliamentary Assistant, "The Speech from the Throne stated the James McGuigan, M.P.P. for Kent -Elgin, government's commitment to strengthen and includes representatives from provin- the bridge between our young people and cial and municipal governments, as well as business, industry and employment," the general public. Education Minister Sean. Conway told Other members include Gord Miller,�, members pf the legislature. M.P.P. for I4aldimand-Norfolk; Roger Acting on the commitment to promote. Vermeulen, councillor for the Township of relevance in education, the first three in - Delhi; Ray Lavereau, reeve of Port it)atives will encourage and foster school Stanley; Shannon Olson of Woodslee, Vice- and business links. The Liberal government Chairman of Essex Region Conservation will encourage school boards- and local Authority; John Plyley of Stevensville, a business interests to collaborate•on develop - Throne Speech The Speech from the Throne set out a ma- jor goal of the Liberal government: to prepare the province for the future and to make Ontario a leading competitor in the world economy. Our ability to compete with the best in the world depends on our ability to improve and update Ontario business and industry and to ensure Ontario students learn from an ducation system which combines ex - real estate sales representative; and Reid Kreutzwiser, Associate Professor at Univer- sity of Guelph, who has technical eirpertise in the field. Although obviously the water level fluc- tuations cannot be controlled, the commit- tee will work to minimize potential damage to shoreline homes and properties. They will do the following: - look at roles and respon- sibilities of various levels of government and of private landowners. - look at roles of private and public sector in solving existing problems, preventing new ones, and pro- viding emergency assistance in combatting flood and erosion problems. - attempt to determine how remedial wOrksshould be ing training and education programs ap propriate to local the Libehroural h h Education Ministry, govern- ment will create a fund of $1 million a year for the next two to develop these local rs to which school boards may apply solutions. As well, the Education Ministry will develop and fund two entrepreneurial courses for Grades 11 and 12. These new courses will help students see themselves as future entrepreneurs and will provide the opportunity to acquire the skills and motiva- tion necessary to initiate and develop new enterprises. A third initiative by the Ministry f a students who too often lack inormation available to provide ready and easy access to the information Ontario students need. The estimated cost of providing this com- puter program is $600,000. Minister Industry, Trade and Technology Ai Hugh O'Neil has toannounced Several mven- itiatives designed help Ontario the forefront of the international business competition. "These initiatives will encourage ad- vances in the use of new technology, help foster an environment in which the pro- vince's entrepreneurs can prosper, and ex- pand Ontario's Trade horizons," O'Neil said. Two programs will forge closer links with the fast growing markets of the Pacific Rim. A Pacific Rim Outreach program will allow Ontario graduates and commercially - oriented young people the opportunity to learn the languages and business practices of the region. A Capital Ambassadors Pro- gram will sponsor young engineering and consulting graduates from Pacific Rim countries to come to Ontario and receive training with provincial firms. As well, to assist in the drive for more ex- ports, the Ontario International Corporation will focus on selling service skills developed by the province in the areas of public transportation, health care, policing and municipal affairs management. Since lack of capital is one of the most significant barriers to growth faced by 1p small firms, the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Technology will establish the Ontario Investment Network in conjunction with the Ontario Chamber of Commerce to link potential investors with entrepreneurs in need of money. The network will operate planned to solve problems, and how better EduC tion addresses the need ,of many through andlocal mat h applications throughia land use planning Could avoid new Ones. , p Public meetings will be held this summer about the steps of a job search. computer-based service. "The Liberal government network iel s that rn r�ingstpn, Toronto, Wainfleet, fort As Education Minister Conway has said, era! believes put ex Dover, Blenheim, Kingsville, Windsor, Sar- "Although we can ensure the best education this comma Thunder they Still require fisting resources to work for all people in On, nia, Collingwood,Sault Ste. Marie,. for all Ontario students, ' Bay'.end Goderich, with dates to be ennounc- knowledge of Current labour market allot- tario at a very low cost," said O'Neil. Weeks, IV1e>(rrbe s of the public tunic a job search techniques, resirrhe Also, to better serve the interests of small ed in a feted to Make their concerns ane#, writing' interview skills amid acbeastrali5 businbla , the Industry Trade and Ministry will rrrode n ze the On 1ital and suggestions known to the •cbimmrtte ,,,directory of related edrtC tatld, )�ev�lbptxie�ht Oot'pbi�atibns as well :as Will e invited e, who' air will' repare a report for subrn'issioft to the ,in programs."" - i t = . Cor corporation offices Ministers of Natural Resouirces and . n'order to deal wiitii this proble , a bo rr Olein ea>Yrnrtr i p Municipal Affairs in November,. 0666. • puterized Joh search progra'ii will be made in northern and eastern Ontario. • C1�p4