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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1975-02-27, Page 4PAO 4-41:4INTON NEWS,RECORP, THURSDAY, ITORVARY 27, 1975 4 Insurance rate jumps for separate board BY SUSAN WHITE instiranee and Said that hiS Coverage Was wise, considering that a -board in B.C. The Huron Perth Roman Catholic which had only $1 million in liability in - • Separate School board approved payment surance was sued suCcessfully recently for of insurance premiums for 1975 which will $L5 minion, the highest award ever in Cost 34.6 percent more than last, year, at Canada. • their meeting IVIonday night in Seaforth. The board, also on the recommendation The Board learned from Finance and of its insurance and finance committee, . Insurance Committee chairMan Marcy of Stratford that increases in Work. 4agreed to pay a premium of $93.94 for additionai insurance to cover paying Ron men's Compensation (up 68 percent from auditors' fees should a bond loss occur. The last year) and property insurance motion passed 84 with one abstention. premiums (up 38.9 percent) account for The Catholic Parent Teacher Association most of the increase. at Mount Carmel School was given per - The board's total annual Insurance' mission to install and maintain playground premium is $16,591.68, up more than $4,000 equipment in the school yard, at no cost to from 1974. The coverage, for vehicle the board. The equipment, shown to property, liability, accident and work- trustees in detailed sketches which 'ac - men's compensation insurance was companied the CPTA's request, will in - renewed through Leeson -Killer Insurance ' elude a balance log and beam, two chin Ltd. of Stratford. Dublin trustee Francis Hicknell com- mented that he had thought the total in- surance costs might have dropped, since the board last year had insurance on an old house in Stratford which has since been torn down. "The price of lumber is down from last year too", he said. HPRCS'S Business Administrator Jack Lane said that the property insurance provides for full replacement value of most of the buildings, no matter what the cost. The building would not necessarily have to be replaced in its same location, he added. Mr. Lane pointed out that the board again has $2 million in school liability bars, a stepping post, a log ladder, a cement pipe and a tire swing. The board's bylaw committee will report at the next meeting on a number of revised policies and on how the board will meet the Department of Education's new requirements for open school board meetings. Howard Shantz of the board's negotiating committee said that teacher negotiations have started with the next meeting set for March 5. Mr. Shantz, who attended the recent Ontario school trustees conference in Toronto, said he felt that the majority of the trustees who attended supported the OSTC's stand on salary negot4tatu))* W the extent 0 )4.04)116 up negotiations if OSTC/were to agree to do so. He said he did not quite agree with Huron Board of Education negotiating chairman, Cayley Hill's assessment of the con- ference. Mr. Hill and fellow trustee Herb Turkheim said at the Huron board meeting last week that they dislike 'the attitudes)! the OSTC. Mr. Shantz said thatpolicy questions would be coming to the local board from OSTC before any resolutions were for- mulated. The board will wait until the next meeting to consider a bill from the Town of Goderich for storm sew er charges there of $1,349.34 pending the results of an appeal by a property owner in the area. Brick between the new addition and the old school at St. Patrick's, Kinkord, will be closely matched as a result of the board's,' decision to issue a work order to architects Kyles, Kyles and -Garratt for $479. Existing brick will be removed back to a window in the old building and brick closely matching the newaddition will be put in. Ennis Murphy, principal of the Kinkora ' school attended the meeting as an ob- server. Ted Blowes of Stratford North-Western School will be authorized to contact Stratford separate school principals to arrange the participation of students in an Arbor Week tree planting and clan up on April 25. Huron farmers face tough year Faced with uncertain markets and high credit costs, Huron County's 3,000 farmers are likely to play it close to the vest during 1975. The prediction from the Ontario ministry of agriculture and food office in Clinton suggests the situation may not change for some time, "The risk and uncertainty facing the farmer is as bad as it ever has been," agricultural representative Don Pullen said. Mr. Pullen predicted farmers will be "treading -water" in 1975 trying to consolidate gains made in the past two years which were considered bumper years for agriculture. "It's surprising some far- mers can be as optimistic as they seem to be, considering the conditions," he said. The high cost of borrowing money, he said, is "really hurting" farmers, especially large operators who depend heavily on 'credit. He said current long -lead times required for buying fertilizers, gasoline and pesticides - all in relatively short supply - means the far- mer must frequently borrow money to purchase the goods before he would ordinarily require them. In relation to other countries, Huron is tops as far as agriculture is concerned, Mr. Pullen said. The county has the largest acreage of improved farmland - 611,308 - and leads other countries in production of white beans, barley and silage corn, he said. In ., 1974, 806,000 hun- dredweight bags of white bens were produced with a total value of about $10 million, compared to 640,000 bags with a value of $16.5 million in 1973. ' Barley production in 1974 was 2.1 million bushels, valued at $5.6 million, compared to 2,5 million bushels valued at $5 million in 1973. • Mike Miller, associate agriduliural representative, said field crops totalled 16.9 million bushels in 1974, for a total value of $53.6 million. This ,-Covered pool progressing well 0 Workmen are proceeding slightly ahead of schedule on the indoor swimming pool at Vanastra. This project, the first public year round pool in Huron •county, is intended for use by all county residents. The Vanastra Parks, recreation, and community centre board have indicated that the facility will be ready for use on April 1, 1975 with programs com- mencing April 7, 1975. Spokesmen for the board have been pleased by the in- terest of various schools and clubs in booking the facility for future use. A circular describing the facilities being constructed has now been mailed to interested clubs, schools and recreation com- mittees in the county. In March, a detailed program folder will be mailed 'to every household in Huron county, giving county residents a chance to register in such programs as mom and tot swims, Red Cross and Royal Lifesaving courses, skin diving, scuba diving, competitive swim teams, and general family swimming. As of this writmgr-theWail's Yre Al, theroof On, artzr-the' building is heated. A knotty pine plank ceiling has been compared to 18.7 million bushels worth $55 million in 1973, he said. Forage crops totalled 950,000 tons worth $20 million, com- pared to a million tons, worth $13 million a year earlier. Mr. Miller said except for the county wheat crops, production was lower in 1974 • than the previous year. He blamed a late spring and wet weather in June for the drop, which in some cases was compensated by higher prices. He said sweet corn, turnip and pea crops - grown primarily in the southern part of the county - remained relatively unchanged at 5,000 acres worth about $2.5 million. County farmers will have to become more efficient to maintain the gains they achieved in the past two years and have another profitable year, Mr. Miller said. "They won't be able to fritter away small percentages of their crops as they may have done last year because of the tightening cost -price squeeze," he said. Farmers will likely plant acreages similar to last year although some may switch slightly from corn to mixed grains, he said. Brownies tour Toronto The Brownies and Guides of Clinton took a trip to Toronto last week. The very first thing they wept to was Guide headquarters. There they saw all the badges and pins. They fttook a tour all around the place. Next came Casa Loma. There were the most beautiful things there. The curtains were really high. There were -98 rooms. The most beautiful installed and six huge lamps to light the pool have been put in place giving the interior a bright - cheery appearance. Stand-by lighting has been installed in the pool area, change rooms, and hallways for the safety of occupants in case of an electrical in- terruption. In the next few weeks, work- men will be busy placing ceramic tile on the walls and pool deck, applying the stucco finish on the exterior of the building and putting a final coat of paint throughout the change rooms, gymnasium, and pool area. In the final week prior to opening, the pool will be refilled with water and heated to a constant , 76 degrees with a room temperature of 78 degrees for year round swimming enjoyment. Auction Sale SALFORD VALLEY HALL Sat. March 1 1:00p.m. Carnival glass, barley twist candle holders, picture frames, oak tea wagon, Bristol vase, hand painted, Victorian foot stool, crocks, torpedo bottle, hatpin holder, chamber pots, trinket sets, clocks, biscuit barrels, hall rack, blanket boxes, wash stands (marble-)-, -'chest of drawers, table and chairs, Jacobean twist, 9 piece dining room set with china cabinet, umbrella stands, washing machine, heik chesterfield, swivel chair, small organ. Harold Lamb, Auctioneer 524-9657 room was Sir Henry's wife's room. They all thought that the castle was beautiful. The two towers were high. The next thing came the zoo. There was the most interesting. 'animals there. Most of them come from Africa. The lion's come from Africa and there were alligators and turtles and many kinds of birds too. by Valerie king Further discounteditems RECREATION The Saturday _morning floor - hockey and volleyball children met in Bayfield Arena on Saturday afternoon for an hour of ice fun. It has been reported that the adult recreation group invited a • group into the .Holmesville School Auditorium last Wed- nesday evening and the challenge was on. Although the adult township recreation group won, the guests (Goderich-, Township Recreation Committee and their husbands and wives) had a very enjoyable evening. The Arts and Crafts group is very busy appliqueing a pansy quilt top; next will be the assembling and quilting. 'Beginners are most welcome as the ladies who know how to quiltare so pleased to assist. It has been noted "that the hands should be used more" and the Goderich Township Craft Ladies -hands sure have beentusy! SOCIAL NEWS Mr. and Mrs. Fran Powell arrived home safely from their tr ip to the south. Bell Klomps reports home safely after a two week holiday in Florida. Bill says there was lots of good sun. BY MRS. IVAN McCLYMONT Varna Man Elected A member of • the Orange Lodge, Charles Reid was ele ded'aftility-Masterof South— R&M County --Lodge -a- week - ago Wednesday night. This marks the first time in over 20 years that a Varna member has been so honoured. The late Anson Coleman was r the last Varna member to hold this office. Other local members elected to. County offices were Watson Webster, Doug McAsh, and Ivan McClymont. The Varna Lodge has also received the cup prffented by the County LOL to the Lodge having the largest increase in membership. Personals Mr. and Mrs. Grant Webster have returned home from Florida. Mrs. Alex Taylorhas returned home from Scotland. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Dowson have returned home from their trip. Beat the Big One... Heart Attack Give Heart Fund raignszerleuntmen.: —..r.rAvszzo. or, 1972 Chrysler Newport Custom 4 door hardtop, V-8 automatic, power steering, power brakes, radio, remote control mirror, vinyl roof, a good clean low mileage car. Lit. CME -843. 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