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USBORNE AND HIBBERT DIRECTORS — The annual meeting of the Usborne and Hibbert Mutual Fire
Insurance Company was held Wednesday at Kirkton. The directors are shown here. Back, left, directors
Jack Hodgert, Robert Gardiner, Jack Harrigan and Lorne Feeney. Front, agent Joseph Uniac, vice-
president Robert Chaffe, president Lloyd Morrison and secretary -manager Mike Caere. Missing were
agents John Moore and Ross Hodgert. T -A photo
Whatever happened to Mel Swart,
the New Democratic Party's
agricultural critic? Or has someone
else copped the job?
Matter of fact, whatever happened
to Bob Rae, leader of the NDP?
That last question is being asked all
across the province these days
because Mr. Rae seems to have gone
back into the walnut woodwork at
Queen's Park.
But it isn't true. He has no need to
be as vocal as the NDP once was.
Why? Because the ruling Liberals are
out -peeing the NDPers.
When Brampton Bill Davis was the
head honcho in Toronto, the student
associates, the unemployed, the
farmers, some young mothers
demanding better daycare in the pro-
vince and even the odd group of
teachers were demonstrating at
Queen's Park.
Not many recognized professions
were among the demonstrators.
Those who appeared were from the
bottom rungs of the income ladder
most of the time.
But take a look at those who have
been stung by our welldressed lawyer
from London -town who floats under
the Liberal banner. If we didn't know
better, we could swear he was taking
lessons from David and Stephen
Lewis. He has injured the pride of the
law profession. He has provincial
Four now
Four provinces - Ontario,
Manitoba, Alberta and Saskachewan
- have signed up for a stabilization
plan for pork producers. The deadline
for Ontario is March 31. Participation
is voluntary.
Premiums are paid monthly. For
finishing pigs, premiums will be paid
through the OPPMB. Participating
wearer producers whose pigs are sold
to a signed -up finisher will have their
premiums paid by the finisher.
Weaner producers selling to non-
participating finishers will pay their
premiums directly into the fund.
Pay -out is quarterly. It is based on
65 percent for the finished pig and 35
percent for the weaner pig. The far -
judges splitting their gavels and phar-
macists splitting their pills.
The lawyers want their useless
Queen's Counsel designation back.
Personally, I was elated when Peter-
son threw out the antiquated honor.
And you know why the doctors are
sputtering in their stethoscopes and
the druggists are mad enough to take
Valium.
And you probably remember why
the judges are re -arranging their
wigs. They did not get all of a promis-
ed increase in salary so they got
snarky. One or two suggested they
might not even be able to hand out
justice evenly if they were not getting
paid enough.
I enjoyed their discomfort. It isn't
often you see the top professions get-
ting hit where it hurts: in the
pocketbook.
Regular readers of this column
know I have never been a young- or
old- radical. I have been a small "c"
conservative since Noah was an able-
bodied seaman. I have tried to live
within the laws of this country and
have never been charged with
anything more than a few minor traf-
fic violations.
However, seeing the establistunent
all shookup has renewed MY faith in
the democratic system even though
my grandad would retch if he knew
I was writing something favei'able
in program
row to finish operatorwith get 100
percent.
The pay -out is calculated on 95 per-
cent of the gross margin over five
respective quarters in the previous
years.
For every dollar premium paid by
the producer, the provincial and
federal governments will contribute
one dollar each.
There will be a graduated entry for
a producer active on March 32 who
decides to sign up later. Membership
in the program will be transferable to
others if the farm is sold and the herd
beeii in the program.
A maximum of 2,b00 hogs per
quarter will qualify.
A CHAMPION -- Mike McGregor has won the reserve champion-
ship at the junior Show and Sale at the Ontario Public Stockyards
in Toronto. Darlings Abbatoir, Exeter bought the 1250 Ib. calf for $1.65,
per pound. Shown is Bill Armstrong presenting Mike with the Richey,
Faye and Armstrong trophy.
Are you looking for a fresh approach to manure handling?
MANURE MANAGEMENT
INFORMATION DAY
Fri. Feb. 21 10:00.4:00
South Huron Recreation Centre
Exeter, Victoria St., E.
FREE ADMISSION
• Interesting Displays end Speakers
* 910 Registration. free coffee I donuts
• Lunch Is available for purchase
* Sponsored by Ausebie Ssetofd Conservation Authorfy,
Ministry of the Environment and Ministry of Agrkwfere and Food
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about a Liberal government.
It doesn't just stop with the
premier, either. I like what Jack Rid-
dell is saying and trying to do about
preserving fgrm land. I like what
John Eakins is saying about tourism
and the way he has stopped party
favortism in lottery jobs.
I liked the way Attorney -General
Ian Scott handled the judges' com-
plaints, too; I counsel His Honor to re-
mind members of his .bench that if
they feel diminished in their capaci-
ty to provide even-handed ad-
ministration of justice, it is their
obligation forthwith to surrender their
office. •
Good stuff, that, eh?
Osborne and Hibbert
has successful year
The year NM yeaeec'�y►1N1oaillsafui to fill a vacancy. caused by the
for the Wane and Hibllert Mutual resignation d Wayne 'hockey early in
Fire Ipldrraacsucvotmng the year.
�►dThe other directors are Lorne
atIiWednesday's annual Feeney, Robert Gardiner, Jack Har-
meetin$ beld at. the Kirkton- rigan and Jack Hodgert.
Woodhapt Comatunity Centre, Mor- Company bylaws were amended to
rises said, "You.have to be lucky to require anyperson wishing to seek
have,a good year in the ;nuance election or re-election as a director
business. We had no tornadoes or
very serious losses. That is a reflec-
tion on the kind of clients we have.
They equip themselves with ex-
tinguishers and detectors and keep
their barn doors shut."
The president also praised the three
agents Ross Hodgert, Joseph Uniac
and John Moore. He added, "We also
operate an excellent office with
minimum in staff of secretary -
manager Mike Caere and office
employee Elaine Skinner."
The financial report showed net
premiums written of $1,082,790 with a
net profit for the year of 3452,053.
Premiums were increased ;162,696.
With investment income of ;809,475
and rebating ;300,000 to policyholders
the company surplus for the year was
$900,117 bringing the accumulate
surplus to $6,154,647.
Claims paid out during 1965 amount
to 3338,344. This is down from $793,767
the previous year.
Auditor R.R. Blake in giving his
report reiterated Morrision's state-
ment of the office staff saying, "It's
a very efficient operation for such few
people".
Talking of the rebates, Morrison
said, " These rebates mean more now
than they ever have with the state of
the economy. You continue to keep
claims down and we will niake provi-
sions to continue rebates."
On the subject of increasing liabili-
ty rates, secretary -manager Mike
Caers said, "There is nothing we can
do about these rises. Last year you
were paying premiums of $40 for
$200,000 of liability coverage. This
year it will be up to $90. For those in-
suring for a million dollars on two
locations will face an increase of $75
to ;183."
Current directors Lloyd Morrison
and Robert Chaffe were re-elected for
three year terms and Robert Chaffe
was named to a two year directorship
must file bis intention to stand for
election in writing with the secretary
of the corpooration at lead 10 days in
advance of an annual meeting ,pr
special general meeting called for the
election of directors.
Mileage allowances for directors
was increased from 30 to 35 cents par
kilometre.
««««««;AL
• John Elliott of Blyth, trustee on the
Huron County board of education and
a former chairman, was recently
elected as vice-chairman of the On-
tario Mlle School Trustees' Associa-
tion. Mr. Elliott has represented the
school board on this provincial
organization for several years.
• Dr. John Goddard of Hensall was
named vice-chairman of the educa-
tion committee of the Huron County
board of education. Also, Brian Jef-
fray of RR 2 Wingham was named
vice-chairman of the board's
management committee. '
• The Huron County board of educa-
tion wants to meet regularly with the
Huron -Perth Roman Catholic
separate school board. The purpose is
for the executive committee of each
to meet and discuss items of common
interest.
• Hullett Township Reeve Tom Cun-
ningham was elected as a director to
the Rural Ontario Municipalities
Association at its recent annual
meeting in Toronto. Reeve Cunn-
ingham will represent the counties of
Bruce, Grey and Perth.
• Bob Shrier, president of Signal -
Star Publishing Ltd. of Goderich,
presented some of Huron County's
past wardens with a gold -embossed
copy of the 1984 Huron County
Historical Atlas. Individual presenta-
tions were made to past wardens
Grant Stirling, Tom Cunningham and
Paul Steckle. The present warden,
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COOK'S BONSPIEL WINNERS — A rink skipped by Gerry Prout won the first draw in Saturday's curling
bonspiel sponsored by Cook's Division of Gerbro. Above, Art Bell of Cook's presents prizes to Gerry
Prout, Bill Dougall, Jon Mousseau and Jim Prout. T -A photo
Forecast is revised
Agriculture Canada has revised up-
ward its forecast of Canadian farm in-
come for 1986, in light of new informa-
tion about the size of the 1985 grain
harvest.
An earlier forecast, released
December 1Q at the Agricultural
Outlook Conference, predicted that
Canadian realized net farm income
would rise by 1.6 percent in 1986.
However, federal economists now
believe the increase will be order of
8.6 percent, to ;4.05 billion.
The seven-precentage-point in-
crease over the December forecast
BAND PLAYS ON
Local Band U.I.C., just out of the
studio, are set to add moving pictures
to the single Strange Sin from their
soon to be released E.P. "Our
Garage". They will be shooting the
video Saturday, February 22 at Lee's
Palace, 529 Bloor West, Toronto.
Producer Taylor Moore hopes to
capture on film the energy of U.I.C.'s
live show, including the wild stage an-
tics of wandering lead singer Dave
Robinson. Appearing with U.I.C. are
two London bands, Nosmo King Jr.
( psychedelic 'soul) and The Neurotics
(rock 'n roll). It promises to be an
entertaining evening.
—BRANDY POINT
FARMS
CENTRED AROUND
ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION
• Our breeding stock provides
our buyers with proven genetics
from the top 3% animals tested
across Canada. • Our program
enables us to offer quality and
health ata price that is hard to
beat • We have an ongoing
supply of A.I. sired
*Ramp/Ouroc, York/londroce
boars & F1 York/londroce gilts
• Our closed herd is ranked
"Good" by the OMAF standar*
of Herd Health Classification.
Como and take a look at our
stock anyttm.t
D.Ilvary avallabl.
KURT KELLER
R.R. 1, Mitchell, Ont.
519-348-8043
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reflects the fact that, in spite of the
western drought, Canadian grain pro-
duction was considerably higher
than was estimated in September,
when early snow coverd part of the
crop. In fact, total Canadian grain
production for 1985 was about 13 per-
cent higher than the previous year.
Normally, data on the size of the
Canadian crop area available by mid-
November. However, the information
was delayed because of the drought,
the late harvest and poor harvesting
conditions. The revised estimates
take into account the resulting lower
grades of some of the grain and the
expected market access situation.
The higher production will increase
grain inventories for 1985 and should
result in increased marketings in
1986. This should raise 1986 total farm
cash receipts to 819.8 billion from the
earlier forecast of $19.5 billion, and
1986 realized net income from the
December forecast of $3.79 billion to
;4.05 billion.
There was no change in the
estimate for 1986 farm expenses and
depreciation, at ;16 billion.
The main impact of the revised
grain production figures is on the in-
come forecasts for the Prairie pro-
vinces. The declines in 1986 realized
net farm income are now less severe
than earlier forecast for Saskat-
chewan (down 17.4 percent rather
than 33.9 percent), and Alberta (down
10.9 percent rather than 20.9 percent).
The predicted increase in 1986 realiz-
ed net income for Manitoba is now
substantially higher (up 29.7 percent
rather than 7.2 percent).
Leona Armstrong, accepted a copy of
the atlas on behalf of the county with
the county's name embossed on the
cover.
STUDY WILDLIFE
4-H Conservation Clubs will be com-
pleting a Wildlife Management Pro-
ject this year. The aim of the project `
is to develop, in young people, ar
understanding of the value of On-
tario's wildlife resources on the farm.
The members will learn how to
identify common plant and wildlife
species. The wildlife management'
principles will be considered. The
members will plan and implement of
fective wildlife management techni
ques on the farm. It is hoped that
young people will develop responsible
attitudes and values toward the pro
per management of Ontario's natural
resources.
Anyone interested in leading thui
4-H club or young people interested ill
this topic should contact Richa
Hamilton at 482-3428 or 1-800-265-51W
(for long distance).
Richard Hamiltrin
Rural Organization Specalist
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RECEIVE GRANT
A community planning grant ;of,
$3,630 has been awarded to Hurler!
County on behalf of the village of Hon
sall, Minister of Agriculture and oo
Jack Riddell, MPP lfuron-Middle
announced today.
Speaking on behalf of Municipa
fairs Minister Bernard Grandma
Mr. Riddell said the grant will bE
ed to prepare an update of the se
dary plan for the village.
Community planning grants are
designed to encourage municipalities
to resolve land use planning issue; to
reflect mulnicipal and economic
priorities.
The grants may also be used for
special studies to develop con uiii-
ity improvement policie6; to.efteljr-
mine the feasibility of using data pr
cessing technology in the local pla;t-
ning process; and to assist in in
plementing the Planning Act.
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