Clinton News-Record, 1986-09-10, Page 1Clinton has buoyant
economy, says document
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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1986
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Goderich, Clinton and Exeter have strong encouraging back and forth "linkages" —
industrial bases and buoyant economies, particularly within the agricultural sector
while Wingham and Seaforth have declining — and developing a pro -active role for coun-
or stagnant economies. ty government and administration where
That conclusion is included in an in- the county should act as a facilitator of in-
dustrial development strategy for Huron dustrial development initiatives.
County which has been prepared by the Recommendations for implementing the
third year class of the school of urban and industrial strategy include:
regional planning at the University of —More efficient use of industrial parks
Waterloo. and lands by the county's planning and
The strategy was presented to members development department through the
Of Huron County Council during the regular changing of official plans and bylaws in
September session. order to consolidate industrial land around
The document includes as opportunities towns, to allow mixed-use industrial and
faring industrial growth in Wingharn: its commercial zoning, and to prevent develop -
young population structure relative to the ment of new industrial parks until the ex -
other municipalities, its large percentage of isting ones are filled:
the labor force with post secondary school
education, abundance of municipally -owned —Local municipalities should be en -
land, relatively inexpensive and already couraged to organize industrial develop -
serviced industrial land, adequate water ment committees that can provide
and sewage, allowance for heavy industry in background information and professional
its official plan, and a high female assistance.
unemployment rate indicating "a readily —The planning and development depart -
available local labor force". ment should market Huron County for in -
Disadvantages listed include Wingham's dustrial development and expansion, using
relatively high mill rate, its isolation from marketiog techniques targeted primarily at
large urban centres and its "small and nar- local firms that have the potential to
row industrial base largely dependent on expand.
—The pursuit of funding programs from
senior levels of government by establishing
and maintaining up-to-date files on such
programs and also providing assistance to
entrepeneurs and municipalities interested
in applying for funding.
—The establishment by county council of
an industrial development advisory com-
mittee, composed of members of the com-
munity. Such a committee's function will be
to advise on policy, facilitate community in-
put, open a network tei local leadership and
expertise and to review the industrial
development program.
—The planning and development depart-
ment should establish and maintain a data-
base of county surveys taken during census
years, to document the county's industries,
agriculture and labor force.
The 141 -page document goes on to outline
the step-by-step procedure for implemen-
ting the industrial strategy.
Exeter Reeve Bill Mickle, in commenting
wood products." is aimed
The main thrust of the strategy
at the need for Huron County to shift its
development patterns more toward in-
ustrial development rather than its tradi-
tional agricultural trends.
Huron County has always been an r
agriculturally based economy, the strategy
document says. The industrial sector,
however, is not a significant component of
the county's economy in that it is composed
of small'to medium sized firms that are link-
ed to the agricultural service sector.
Rubber, plastics and printing industries
have shown slight growth, the document
states, while wood products, transportation
equipment and metal fabrication industries
have declined.
The strategy suggests that industrial
parks in the county have sufficient in-
dustrial land to accommodate future
growth. In addition, there are sufficient in-
dustrial land parcels available throughout
the county, although much of it is scattered on the report, urged council members to
and fragmented. take a serious look at its recommendations.
The document says the county's future in- Huron County's planning director, Gary
dustrial strategy must aim at five essential Davidson, said his department "will be go -
functions: diversification of the county's ing over the report with council's planning
economic base, retention of its firm and development committee leading to
agricultural foundation for the future, main- recommendations which will be presented
taining and expanding its existing industry, to council."
Allegations raised at council
Dave Hooton was one of the many who displayed a steam engine
during the record breaking Blyth Threshermen's 25th Annual Reu-
nion held from September 5-7. Mr. Hooton was running Wayne
25th REUNION
ebuilt.
Thiston's 1923 year's shown wasl ne of the most succ successful to date.e steaengine at was ( Anne
Narejko photo)
By Alan Rivett July 10, which outlined a variety of concerns
Bill Partridge, the chief librarian for over
he thed oliperation
of the headquarters by
Huron County, says he is prepared to resign ron� {
s�l osithttvnver allegationa,of nnie,hanage'4,. S. 1Aftei•Athe�ttm µ .k� 0 - 1.
suited with a law firm from Londe i'to repre-
sent him during any discussion by the board
on any matters regarding the allegations.
"I'm not ashamed of the service I've
given in Huron County. I think I've given full
worth in my 14 years here. I will consider
leaving because of the situation at head-
quarters. I hope this clears up some of the
questions," said Partridge at the council
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Ment by staff at the county library head-
quarters in Goderich.
At the county council meeting on
September 4, Partridge told council that at
the end of his holidays in July, he was told to
attend an emergeency meeting of the
Library Board on July 15. In the closed
meeting, he and the board discussed two let-
ters addressed to board chairman Tom Cun-
ningham signed by six library head -
quarter's staff members, dated June 11 and
Board calls for revision
of their bargaining act
Record breaking year for Threshers
By Kathy Bromley over a loud speaker at the grounds last year
BLYTH - The Annual Threshers' Reunion promoting their breakfast. On Saturday
was held here last weekend, which is as morning alone, they served more people
much an official sign of fall as what children than they did last year for both Saturday
returning to school is to many others in their and Sunday. More supplies were then pur-
localities. This year was an extra special chased to ensure that there would be enough
year as the Threshers' 25th anniversary was
celebrated and over 10,000 people attended.
To pay tribute to the Threshers' silver an-
niversary, the general public, along with
participants, made the weekend go better
than anyone had hoped for.
To begin with, Friday was set aside for
senior citizens and the handicapped. The ad-
mission was only $1 per person, with many
people taking advantage of it. An excellent
turnout arrived to see and/or buy many of
the products or crafts already on exhibit. As on hand to serve everyone Sunday morning.
well, most of the machinery was also Over 90 Floats
situated throughout the grounds. At 12:30 p.m. the parade began and again,
Early Friday morning, the Ladies' Aux -another record was broken. This year there
ready to go for the meals they were to serve.
iliary was busy getting established and were 91 floats entered in the parade, that's A hot meal of roast beef or sausage and over double last year's 42. The parade began
at Hubbard's Turnip Plant, advanced up -
sauerkraut; or turkey with all the trimm- town onto main street and then up Well -
hungry, sandwiches could also be purchas-
ings were on the menu. If you weren't that ington Street to the arena ground. It was
here that numerous helium -filled balloons
ed. A piece of home-made pie along with were released, courtesy of Rowson &
your beverage was also included. Everyone Howson Mills.
enjoyed it and manager Lillian Rhiel Speaking of the weather, it is one thing
estimated over 400 meals were served on that was different from last year. This year
Friday and Saturday. it was much cooler than the previous year,
Trailers Set Record but for most, it was much more
The trailers began arriving Friday after- comfortable.
noon and by 6 p.m. more trailers were Last year we saw hot, hazy and humid
registered in for that day, than there had days with some people being affected by it.
been for the whole weekend last year. This With the heat getting to them, many became
ear there were three times as many weak.
campers as opposed to the previous year. Unfortunately, one mishap occurred
For entertainment Friday night, a jam- Saturday, calling for the assistance of the
boree was held with a sell-out crowd in at- firemen with a cardiac -arrest victim. As
tendance. There were 41 fiddlers taking part one person later said, he couldn't get over
in the jamboree with each fiddler displaying the prompt speed of the firemen reaching
his musical talents on two individual the scene. theyran out of supplies as well.
numbers of his/her choice. With them patrolling the. grounds History
Pancake Breakfast With
the weekend it ptoved to be of
One thing that marked the occasion was
Bright and early Saturday morning, great assistance. They applied CPR until the availability of history books pertaining
whistles from the engines could be heard the Wingham ambulance arrived, and even to the Threshers and also special spoons
throughout the village. People began to ar- then, they had trouble entering the grounds that were there to purchase.
tart the day off right with a breakfast of
rive at the fire hall in a steady stream, to and reaching the location with the vehicles
and the crowds situated everywhere. The final parade on the grounds began on
a speak , sausage, bacon and beverage, not Consider the compliment another feather Sunday at 5 pm. This gave everyone a final
p maplesyrup. in your cap guys! By way, 1 have learn- chance to glimpse over everything until
o speak of the fresh s u . u sl thecompleted, people
Obviously, many people remembered the ed that the get►tleman is doing well.Tu to page 8
eal served last year as the firemen didn't 'ettmg: back to the temperature, as one next- year. After 'it was coni 1 p g .
lave to go to the people, the people carne to lady explained, she'd take the cooler days For mare phot s'g turn to. page ''7'
hem. If you recall, the firemen announced anV titne,'as she could always put an extra
Every element
was
successful this year
piece of clothing on to warm herself up, as
oppossed to trying to cool down like last
year. This could maybe be part of the reason
why all the hot -meals and beverages went
over so well this year.
Arena Entertainment
Saturday atternoon exhibitors and
crafters old merchandise in the arena, while
upstairs the children were entertained by
clowns with magical tricks and puppet
show. Throughout the weekend, clowns ap-
plied make-up to the children's faces, to
anyone who was interested. As usual, live
entertainment was on stage outside on the
west side of the arena. Musicians and
singers kept the crowd in the toe -tapping
spirit.
On Saturday night, the community hall
was filled to capacity again as the Komoka
Heritage Fiddlers played far the dance.
Sunday, the final day of the reunion,
began again with pancake breakfast. There
was a continuous lineup from the fire -hall to
the other side of the street all morning. But,
the wait was worth it. In fact, the delicious
pancakes that melted in my mouth, along
with the maple syrup and sausage, made me
consider going back for seconds. As
delicious as it was, I didn't have much time
to spare, as I was to be in the booth at the
arena. Fire chief, Irvin Bowes estimated
that over 700 people were served this year.
There's another record broken.
At the arena, the customers were steady
also, as everyone -vas run off their feet with
continuous orders for hamburgers, hotdogs
etc., pouring in all day. Numerous trips
were continuously made for more supplies
until they ran out of nearly everything short-
ly after 6 p.m. The money raised will go to a
good cause – for sports the children are in-
volved in. Thanks.
The Lions Club, which were situated out-
side in their food booth did excellent also, as
By Shelley McPhee Haist
Clinton - Efficiency, time and cost cut-
ting measures are the key elements of a
report that calls for revisions to Bill 100,
the School Boards and Teachers Collective
Negotiations Act. the Huron
At its September meeting,
County Board of Education supported the
newanodel of negotiations as prepared by
the Ontario School Trustees Council
(OSTC) review committee.
John Elliott, of the Huron board worked
on this committee. He said that the new
model of recommendations has been sup-
ported by school boards, teachers federa-
tions and other groups across the be Zvince.
00 per
He said, "all groups appear
cent receptive to this idea at the commit-
tee level."
Specifically, the new model sets out
seven main points:
1. Notice to bargain must be delivered by
January 15.
2. Negotiations commence and teachers
must deliver their initial brief on or before
February 15.
3. A mediator will be appointed by April 30
if there is no settlement.
PUC switches
4. By August 15 the school board must
deliver to the teachers, on or before this
date, a final offer for consideration by the
teachers.
5. The teachers must vote on the school
board's final offer no later than the day
prior to the first day of school.
6. If no settlement is reached or the
teachers do not accept the school board's
offer, the schools will not open and a full
withdrawal of services will commence as
of the first day of school.
7. The full wjthdrawal of services will con-
tinue until either a Settlement is reached
or jeopardy is publicly declared by the
Education Relations Commission and the
government acts to terminate the
withdrawal of services.
Mr. Elliott told Huron board members,
"There's a tremendous amount of
pressure on both sides to bargain in good
faith and find a settlement so the school
year can get underway by the first of
September."
The report presented to the board
members further stated, "It was felt that
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CLINTON - Residents here need not worry
as much about how often they water their
garden or lawns as the town is in the process
of switching from a sewage charge based on
a percentage of each individual water bill to
a flat rate basis.
"This way you can double or triple your
water consumption with very little extra
cost," said Clinton Public Utilities Commis-
sion (PUC) Manager Guss Boussey. "We
have a lot of good water here."
A person's monthly flat rate will be set on
previous consumption, according to acting
Clerk -treasurer Marie Jefferson. For exam -
to flat rate
ple, if a household uses between 1 and 1,500
cubic feet of water, their monthly sewage
charge on the flat rate water consumption
method would be $16. -
The next grouping is 1,500 to 2,000 cubic
feet which costs $27 per month; 2,000 to 3,000
costs 20,000$35; 3000 costs�$ 0;to 20,0,000 000 and overs 10,000 to
is $ 00.
"Approximately 95 per cent will fall in the
first bracket," said Mr. Boussey.
Once the PUC has been officially given
council's approval, the new method will
cone into effect.
Town prepares for run
CLINTON - The Sixth Annual Terry Fox is
scheduled for September 14 this year and all
residents are asked to walk, run, jog or push
a stroller for 10 kilometers.
This year, the route will be five kilometers
long with participants covering it twice.
Those participating are asked to either'get
pledges or make a donation;
The route starts at Central Huron Secon-
dary School and goes to Wiilian Street were
participants will turnleft then go to
Highway 8. From there they will cross at the
lights and head down to John Street along
Highway 4. From John Street they will go to
North Street then head south to Dunlop
Street to the Public Works. Participants will
cross at the Public Works to Highway 4 and
go down East Street to High Street down to
Townsend Street back down to East Street
again. From there they will go to Percival
Street, around the bend to Princess Street
until they come to Raglan, turn right on
Raglan and go around Mohawk, up Raglan
to CHSS.
There will be check points at the new
medical building on John Street, the Public
Works and at CHSS.
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