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Times Advocate, 1995-04-19, Page 5IT'SYD RB 1 E B. ask Specialty gift store T;meopens in Grand Bend By Ross Haugh from the archives of the Exeter Times Advocate 10 YEARS AGO April 14, 1985 - Ontario Premier Frank Miller was in Lucan Tuesday night to kick- off the election campaign for Huron -Middlesex Conserva- trive candidate Bryan Smith. The Clandeboye United Church will close its doors, June 23 with a special service to commemorate 120 years of service to the community. 25 YEARS AGO April 15, 1970 - The newest member of the Exeter detach- ment of the Ontario Provin- cial Police began his duties this week. The appointment of Bob Whiteford, a native of Toronto brings the local de- tachment staff strength to sev- en officers. The microwave oven caused much interest during a live cooking demonstration at the Exeter Legion Hall Wednesday night by Home Economist Eileen Boyko. She cooked cupcakes and bacon in one and a half minutes and a roast of beef in 18 minutes. The show was presented by the Exeter PUC and Ontario Hydro. Huron MP Bob McKinley will keep a close watch on federal spending of the new Regional Development Incen- tives Act after he found out more than 60 percent of grants approved to the end of February went to the province of Quebec. 35 YEARS AGO April 14, 1960 - Motorists coming into Huron county on any of 12 highways may be greeted with a "welcome" sign in the future if the design is approved by the agricultu- ral committee of Huron county council. 50 YEARS AGO April 16, 1945 - One of the largest crowds attending an auction sale gathered at the residence of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Zwicker in Cre- diton Saturday afternoon last. About 2,000 people showed up and auctioneer William H. Smith who has been conduct- ing sales in the district for a number of years said bidding and prices were exceptionally high. Specials at Southcott Bros. this week are Old Dutch Cleanser nine cents a tin, Hawes floor wax 45 cents and early Irish Cobbler potatoes $2.25 a bag. Wages for the Hay township weed inspector for 1945 have been set at 50 cents per hour. Members of the Exeter mid- get hockey team were guests of the Lions club to hear sports- caster Tory Gregg from CKNX in Wingham. 75 YEARS AGO April 17, 1920 - At a meet- ing of the Exeter Ccmetery Board, secretary F.W. Glad - man recommended that care- taker Mr. John Ford be paid a bonus of $50 for last year and his 1920 salary be $750. Charges for cutting grass will be $1.50 per hour for the first lot and 50 cents for each lot thereafter owned by the same 'person. A short time ago a man was arrested if he could not carry his liquor. Now he is arrested if he is caught carrying it. The Minister of Education has appointed Dr. Hardie to conduct a dental inspection of the schools in Hay and Stanley townships soon. Casper Walper has sold his implement agency business in Zurich to Joseph Druar, St. Clements. Mr. Walper has pur- chased the Dominion Hotel in Zurich. Mr. Hollingsworth , contrac- tor for the permanent road for Main street has two carloads of road machinery at the depot, ready to commence the work. Mr. Bert Kernick has sold his farm on thcThamcs Road to Mr. Ezra Willcrt who has tak- en possession. 100 YEARS A,GO April 18, 1895 - During the past week workmen under the supervision of William Ho- ward have been busily engaged in clearing away the ruins left by the recent fire at the Exeter Main street Methodist Church. The tower walls were under- mined Monday and came tum- bling to the ground. Sugar makers in the vicinity report a very poor run of sap thus far, consequently very lit- tle syrup has been made. Christopher Skalkos T -A staff GRAND BEND - Deborah Regi- er has done something she has wanted to do for twenty years. Re- gier has just opened her own gift and collectables Boutique. Reflections, on highway 21 south in Grand Bend, is a unique store that specializes in limited edition Bradford Exchange, Ashton Drake product lines. The store is open seven days a week and features items such as aroma therapy mas- sage oils, bath crystals, meditative music, Cherished Teddies and much more. Regier says she hand-picked all of the inventory and that her store is open year round to service local residents as well as tourists. "I'm really enjoying it," says Re- gier. "I wish I did this a long time ago." Deborah Regier poses be- side some of the collectables In her specialty gift store. The benefits of crop insurance TORONTO - As the 1995 grow- ing season approaches, many farm- ers who did not buy crop insurance in the past are taking a serious look at the protection it provides. Two main reasons for this are: 1. Many growers who did not buy crop insurance in the past were concerned that they would be underwritten too low. Now farm- ers enroled in the Market Revenue Program only have an average farm yield based on four actual yields plus one underwritten yield. In other words, their averages are at a level which represents their production capability -- even more so if you include the effect of trending and buffering. After 1995, their average farm yield will be based on their own production records. 2. It just makes good business sense to insure because crop loss occurs every year in Ontario. Consider the following benefits of crop insurance: * Growers are guaranteed up to 80 percent of their average farm yield (85 percent for corn and 90 percent for soybeans); * The cost of insurance to the grower is one-half of the total pre- mium cost; * Administrative costs are not reflected in premium costs; * Premium costs are tax deducti- ble as an operating expense; and * Crop insurance provides de- pendable collateral with your lend- ing institution. Should you join the thousands of other farmers who have protected their investment with crop insu- ranee? The short answer is yes! Crop insurance is security you can bank on. You also won't have to worry about the weather this year! Renewal information If you were insured last year, you received your renewal information by mail in early March. If you feel that the coverage you selected in1994 meets your needs in 1995, do nothing -- you will be insured at the same level this year. If you want to make changes to your poli- cy such as insuring new crops or changing your coverage level, you must return the Change Notice by May 1. Change notices can be re- turned by mail or by fax to (416) 326-3133. Premium payment For the majority of crops, premi- um payment must be made by July 1, 1995. Premium payment must accompany the Final Acreage Re- port, which will be mailed to farm- ers in June. The Final Acreage Re- port must be returned by July 1, 1995. the exception to this is for- age insurance. Forage premium payments are due on May 1, 1995. New applicants If you are a new applicant or would simply like more informa- tion on how crop insurance will benefit your operation, contact Sam Bradshaw, District Co-ordinator, OMAFRA, Clinton at (5') 482- 3428 or 1-800-265-5170. Remem- ber, May 1 is the application dead- line. Don't wait, make that call to- day. The Crop Insurance Commission wishes all farmers the best during the 1995 growing season. Diane Francis speaks in Goderich GODERICH - One of the most powerful and influential business journalists in the country will speak on the future of Canada at the Knights of Columbus Ccntrc in Goderich on Wednesday, April 26. A Goderich and District Chamber of Commerce presentation, Diane Francis will speak on Canada 2005. A charismatic and brazen editor of the Financial Post, Francis is read by millions and has become one of the most popular speakers ;n Canada today. In 1992, Chatelaine Magazine named Francis 'Woman of the Year,' calling her "unstoppable" for her shoot -from -the -hip, no - holds -barred style of journalism. Francis writes 15 different col- umns a month, and is also the au- thor of four bestselling books c.;, business, including 'A Matter of Survival,' 'The Diane Francis In- side Guide to Canada's 50 Best Stocks' and 'Contrcpreneurs and Controlling Interest: Who Owns Canada?' Francis is also a television celeb- rity, making more than 300 televi- sion and radio broadcasts a year. The secret of Francis' success is her genuine identification with the people on the streets or in the lec- ture hall. Francis has become Canada's most popular speaker because of her 'us -little -folks -against -the -big guys' style of lecture. She wages a relentless crusade against welfare cheats, money launderers, stock ex- change scam artists and unemploy- ment insurance fraud: issues that affect the middle class and its tax dollars. On the podium, Francis is as live- ly and provocative as she is in print. She is unafraid to shatter myths or gore sacred cows. She provides audiences with a timely and accessible analysis of the pre- vailing economic and political cur- rents. Doors open at 7 p.m. and Francis will take the stage at 8 p.m. For tickets to this unique event, call 1-800-265-5594. Tickets are also available at Marlin Travel or Campbell's Cameras, both in Gode- rich. Mediated learning clarification WOODHAM - In order to clear up any misunderstandings regard- ing the April 12 business article on the learning and resource centre Ei- leen Hern has opened, Hern offers a few words of clarification. "Traditional language based as- sessments are not always suitable for revealing needs. Student learn- , ing is facilitated because parents' view of children changes because they enter into the learning process of their children. The goal of mediation is to devel- op potential." I1vestma glAp 1 Yr. - 7.50% 3Yr. -7.75% 5 yr.: 8.00% Segregated Funds 2 YR. - 8.20%' 3YR. -7.94%,. 4 YR. - 8.81%i. t Gaiser-Kneale 235-2420,238-8484 • GIC rates subject to change. Short- term rates available. Segregated fund rates reflect actual past performance. Future returns will vary. 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