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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1978-02-23, Page 16PAGE 1b—CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 23, 1978 Huron highlights plowing match The Huron County Armstrong, who acted as delegation provided the master of ceremonies for highlight of the Ontario Tuesday's presentation. Plowmen's annual meeting ine Lining 'the rear of the Toronto last Tuesday. Nearly platform were the chairmen 200 strong, the Huron group of committees which are was led into the Concert responsible for the 1978 Room of the Royal York Hotel match, members of by the Seaforth District High parliament and legislature, School Band and completely Mayor Bill Walden of circled the perimeter of the Wingham, Reeve Joe Kerr vast room. and Deputy Reeve Harold This is the big year for Wild, each of whom were Huron County. The Inter- introduced to the gathering, national Plowing Match, as was Laurie Stafford, (IPM) with a probable at- Huron's Queen of the 'Furrow. tendance of 250,000, will be Howard Datars of Dash - held immediately east of the wood, Chairman of Huron's town of Wingham on Highway local committee for the IPM, 86. Host farmer is Jim outlined the progress of McKillop Mutual honors directors Director of the McKillop Mutual Fire •Insurance Company recognized the contribution of two long time members of the board following the company's annual meeting recently. Robert Archibald and Wm. R. Pepper retired as mem- bers of the board after a total of 48 years of service. Both had served as president. Presentations of luggage to Mr. Pepper and a clock barometer to Mr. Archibald were made by J. N. Trewartha and John McEwing on behalf of the board. • The ceremony in the board offices followed the annual meeting held in the Town Hall when company officials reviewed a successful year which saw the surplus ac- count increase by $182,500 to $790,554. During the yeas., insurance in force increased slightly over $10 million to ,$71,909,082. ' Losses during 1977 totalled $47,054.54 of which $10,081 was recovered through reinsurance. In reporting to the meeting president Ken Carnochan attributed the low loss record in the main, to the con- scientious attitude of policy holders. To keep in step with the industry the company, during the year, had im- plemented a $50 deductible clause on``all claims except livestock, liability of television. This becomes effective January 1st this year. Members referred to the recent death of William S. Alexander, a member of the board for 24 years until his retirement in 1974. He had been a former president of the company and of group 6 M.F.U.A. A moment of silence was observed in his memory. The meeting elected Ken Carnochan, RR4 Seaforth and Stuart Wilson, Brucefield to three year terms on the board. At the subsequent meeting of the board Mr. Carnochan was re-elected as president and Donald McKercher as vice-president. Mrs. Margaret Sharp was re- appointed as secretary - treasurer. Holmesville II 4-H news The Holmesville II 4-H club had their second meeting on February 13. The girls discussed quilting and started to make their pin cushions or quilting samples. To arouse their interests, the girls did exercises. They also thought about what they would crochet or' knit. A new , member, Darlene Smith was welcomed into the group last week. - by Marie Brand. organization to aate and he was followed by the vice- chairman, Roy Pattison of East Wawanosh, who detailed the work of the committees for which he is responsible. He introduced Ray S.cot- chmer, Goderich, chairman of the publicity committee and Barry Mulvey, Belmore, chairman of the lands committee. Gerry Ginn, warden of the county, issued a warm in- vitation to attend the 1978 International and voiced his pride in Huron County as a great place to live and to visit. Don Pullen, Clinton; Huron's , agricultural representative, was the featured speaker and did an excellent job of describing the county's history, industries and attractions. He listed the many agricultural products in which Huron is the highest or second highest producer in Ontario, mentioning the outstanding record of one of the delegation on the plat- form. Russell, Bolton of Seaforth, has won the premier award for hay in world competition for six consecutive years. Pullen described Huron County as "the last bastion of pure agriculture in the province." 1 -Ie also paid tribute to the late Gordon McGavin of Walton, for his contribution over the .years to plowing competition and the Inter- national. McCavin was named chairman of the publicity committee for the 1978 match when the original organization was established by the local committee four years ago and his death saddened his many warm friends in the plowing fraternity. The speaker described the soil at the match site as ex- cellent for this purpose, providing the best of con- ditions for plowing and with good drainage charac- teristics. He concluded with an invitation from all the people of Huron to attend the 1978 IPM and enjoy the hospitality of the county's 'friendly residents.. The International Plowing Match will be held September 26 to 30, 1978. Representatives from Huron, Perth and Waterloo attended the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA) annual meeting in Toronto recently. Pictured here are (front row, left to right) Don Rader, Dashwood, first vice-president of the Huron Association; Laurence Taylor, Londesboro, OSCIA director; and Don Martin, Ethel, president of the Huron Association; (back row, left to right) Alfred Kipfer, Perth County secretary -treasurer; and Albert Martin, Waterloo County. (Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food picture) Lowertemperatures, healthier Energy conservation can have unexpected positive effects. Even on th°human body. Citizens who have lowered the temperatures in their homes and workplace to the mid -sixties may be healthier in some ways than those who keep their thermostats set in the seventies. For one thing, our bodies adjust to temperature changes gradually. And moving from an overly warm room ihto the cold outside can affect the respiratory system and even trigger coughing or brqat`hing'difficulties. For nnnther Chinat`h€ indoor heating in winter, the air becomth drier as the temperature climbs in the room. Dry air can irritate passages in the nose, throat, and lungs. But by the time the air gets into the deepest parts of the lungs - the microscopic air sacs - it has been moistened along the way by sticky fluid called mucus. When dry air gets to the air sacs it has acquired a relative humidity of almost 100 per- cent. When you exhale, more than half the moisture in the air you breathe out., is returned once Again to the mucuous linings, but your breath is still moist. On very cold days the outside air holds less water vapour than on a warmer day. So when you exhale, you can actually see your steamy breath as it hits the drier, colder air outside'. One of the major benefits of lowering temperatures at home and at work is con- serving energy, which, in turn, reduces the pollution in the air we breathe. To help support lungs and fight air pollution, be sure you've answered your Christmas Seal letter. Your lung association cares about every breath you take. Swine producers workshop to be held in Londesboro Pork producers will be able to receive more information pn swine diseases through a health improvement workshop which is to be held on Thursday, March 9 at the Lopdesboro Hall. The workshop will em- phasize preventive measures and create an awareness of the Preonnmie losses that are Constance by Mary Merner Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ellwood of Montreal were Saturday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Riley. Mr. and Mrs. Allan Merner of Waterloo spent Saturday visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Carl Merner, Sandy, Julie, Michael and Shelley. Mr. and Mrs. John Thompson and Bob and Mr. and Mrs. Terence Hunter of Colborne Township spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Andy Thompson, Oakville. Mr. Bill Rueger of Sum- merhill visited on Sunday with Mrs. George Mcllwain. Mr. and Mrs. Reg Lawson, John and Elizabeth spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. George Turner, Barry and Bonnie of Tuckersmith. realized by conditions af- fecting the well-being of pigs. Included in the discussions will be the common diseases, environmental influences, disinfection and sanitation, disease control and im- munity.' m- munity.' Proper use of chemotherapeutic agents drug residues and withdrawal periods, feed additives, and parasites will also be . the subjects discussed in the day long workshop. How to start feeder pigs, the reproductive process and problems, OMAF health programs, herd health programs, VSB services and a discussion period will also be on the agenda. Dr. Peter Oliver and Dr. John Martin, Swine Diseases Consultants, Veterinary Services Branch OMAF, Guelph will conduct the workshop. Producers and their spouses are encouraged to attend the workshop which begins at 9:30 a.m. A registration fee of $5 will be charged to cover the cost of a hot pork dinner at noon. For further information, contact the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food. Clinton at 482-3428 before March 6. Best Interest * 9 % We represent many Trust Companies. We are often able to arrange for the highest interest being offered on Guaran- ,teed Investment Certificates. '' Subject to change Gaiser-Kneale Insurance Agency Inc. 14 Isaac St., Clinton, Ont. 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