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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1985-11-13, Page 3Donna Wood of Clinton met Progessive Conservative leadership hopeful Larry Grossman during a meeting in Mitchell. About 30 supporters from Perth and Huron - Middlesex ridings were out for the occasion. ( Stephanie Levesque photo ) Grossman has rural support by Stephanie Levesque Larry Grossman says he is the man for farmers. Recalling what he did for farmers when he was provincial treasurer, the Tory leadership hopeful told about 30 party faithful in Mitchell last week, he did more than talk to the boys on Bay Street. Grossman said he spent days and days with the federation of agriculture. Speaking to Conservatives from Perth and Huron -Middlesex ridings,in the hometown of Liberal Hugh Edighoffer, speaker of the legislature, Grossman outlined his policies to delegates who will attend this week's' party leadership con- vention. • There was at least one Liberal in the crowd. The president of the Perth New' Liberals, Andree Appleton of Stratford, questioned Grossman on free trade. Grossman criticized the provincial Liberal government for, in essence, suspending the Board of Industrial Leadership and Development program which supported entrepreneurial spirit. He also slammed the recent Liberal budget for increasing taxes by $700 million and in- creasing the deficit by half as million dollars. "I know some in Mitchell are afraid to attack the. member, but I'm not," said Grossman referring to Edighoffer. The leadership candidate also took a whack at Huron -Middlesex MPP Jack Riddell, minister of agriculture in the Liberal government. "I've heard the Liberals say they would double the budget for the agriculture ministry. Riddell said it. Edighoffer said it," said Grossman adding that the budget for agriculture has not doubled. Grossman also took a swipe at his leadership challenger, Dennis Timbrell, who has said the Tories have to work at be- ing a good opposition party. "I want to be premier, not opposition leader," said Grossman. He suggested if the Tories did not select him as their leader, they would be sending out a message to the public that the party is not united. The former Tory cabinet minister said that of seventeen central and southwestern Ontario Conservative MPPs, 13 support him for the leadership. In eastern Ontario, nine of 11 Conservative MPPs support him. Grossman considers these largely rural areas. 'The leadership candidate did not deny his roots, however. "I am a Toronto lawyer. Brian Mulroney is not a farmer and he did pretty well here," he com- mented. Grossman doesn't rule out the possibility of a provincial election in the near future. "This Tory is impatient. I don't have pa- tience with the new government. I want to get (power) back," he said. Our mistake STANLEY TOWNSHIP - In last week's edition o. Clinton News -Record, it was reported thatta Don McGregor and Howard Armstrong were competing for the deuputy ree've's position in Stanley Township. In fact. Mr. Armstrong was acclaimed 1 To the Ratepayers of Hallett, McKillop and Seaforth We would like to' thank you for the confidence you have shown in us by acclaiming us for another term as trustees for the Huron County Board of Education. Sincerely, John Jewitt 8 Graeme Craig because Mr. McGregor declined. It was also reported that neither men responded to the questionnaire sent out by the News -Record. They never responded because the questionnaires were not receiv- ed. LOSE. WEIGHT NOW! • Safe and Effective • All Natural Products *No Calorie Counting •Naturally Suppresses Appetite •100% Money Back Guarantee Call Peter Hamming 527-0179 If no answer try evenings. 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At that point the Ontario Milk Marketing Board, in an ef- fort to streamline operations, closed smaller plants. Holmesville, Fordwich and St. Marys' plants were effected. The building was sold to Bob Norman and Bruce Rathwell. The owners intended to turn the building into an auction house, but plans were altered, renovations begun and the old cheese and milk factory was transformed into a unique dining and dance hall. In 1977 the present owners, David and Sandra Orr, purchased the White Carnation. It continues to operate as a popular dining and private party facility, catering to wed- ding receptions and large functions. With designation as a Heritage Building, the White Carnation will be protected from any renovations or alterations that could change the historical structure. With a heritage designation, all renovations must be approved by the Ontario Heritage foun- dation. The owners may be eligible for government grants to carry out renovation work. In other business at their November 4 meeting, Goderich Township Council studied a request from Ray Desjardins, ask- ing permission to erect a house and barn on part Lot 31, Concession 3, a parcel of 18 acres. Council instructed Clerk Robin Thompson to obtain information from the Huron Coun- ty Planning Department regardijg the status of the land and the legality of raising dogs as a farming operation. Several protests were received regarding the work being done on Lot 10, Concession 1 by L. Crich. Protests centered on the road building procedures and the ponding of water on Youngblut's property. The clerk was asked to contact Mr. Crich and obtain his schedule for the road building which had been approved at previous council meetings. The, tender price of $975, submitted by Gaetan Jacques, was accpeted by council for the sale of wood from one acre of proper- ty in the township gravel pit. Five tenders were submitted to council. Others were: Del Cook, $600; Don Lockwood, $500; Doyle Cullen, $425; Gary Preszcator, $400. First woman warden for Huron County? by Stephanie Levesque Leona Armstrong may be about to break a 140 year tradition. She is the only member of Huron County Council to declare an interest in becoming warden of the county for 1986. Unless someone declares their intention at a special meeting of county council on November 28, Armstrong, who has already been acclaimed reeve of Grey Township for another three year term, will be the first woman to be warden of Huron County warden. The new warden will be named December 10 at the Huron County Court House. While reeve Armstrong will break a county practice if she is named warden, she will he enntinhiinu a family tradition Reeve Armstrong is the daughter of former warden Harvey Johnston who serv- ed in 1952. He represented Morris Township on county council. Reeve Armstrong isn't anticipating ac- clamation. She expects someone could still come forward and announce their can- didacy. Trustees want better insurance deal By Stephanie Levesque Trustees for the Huron County board of education are seeking a better insurance deal. After some confusion following a presen- tation by an agent from the board's in- surance company, trustees agreed to turn the problem back to its management com- mittee. David Reed of Frank Cowan Insurance Company, Princeton told the trustees of the doom and gloom facing the insurance industry in 1985. His comments came after the board learned its insurance premiums could increase to $134,368 from $89,363 paid last year, an increase of 66 per cent. "Over the past four year claims have in- creased," said Reed explaining the reason for the premium increase. He cited a case against the City of Brampton where , a judge awarded $7.2 million in a legal suit.. Reed said that is the largest single award made in Canada. His insurance firm has to pay 90 per cent of •that judgement. "We're asking that school boards start talking to their MPs and MPP about put- ting restrictions on pain and suffering awards," said Reed. The confusion at the board meeting resulted when some trustees tried to in- crease the board's liability limit from $10 million to $20 million. In the package prepared by the Cowan company, the original $10 million liability would cost the board $63;286.. For an extra $5,000, the board could receive an additional $5 million umbrella liability insurance. Add another $3,448 to the $5,000 and the board could receive $20 million umbrella liabili- ty. The board, after defeating several mo- tions, decided to stick with the original $10 million liability with no umbrella in surance. Local insurance agent and trustee John Elliott then said the board could save some money. The Blyth trustee said the board could have $15 million worth of liability in- surance for less than the $68;000 it would Coat by following Cowan's plan. Elliott suggested the board drop the original liability coverage to $5 million, the amount it was last year. That, he said; would reduce the original premium cost of $63,286. Then the board could add another $10million liability under the umbrella in- surance. The trustees agreed to check ,back with the Cowan company to see what ar- rangements could be made. The board is covered by insurance until a decision is made. Full slate for ladies' auxiliary CLINTON - The Ladies' Auxiliary, to the Royal Canadian Legion has its calendar fill- ed with a variety of upcoming events. The December to January schedule gets underway this month with banquets and in December with a Sergeant -At -Arms seminar to be held at the Clinton Legion on December 1. The highlight of the upcoming events will be held on January 18 when the Legion men hold appreciation night for their female counterparts. Other upcoming events include eight ban- quets to be setved this Month, andight in December. Dinners will be prepared and served by Auxiliary workers for: November 22, Huron Board of Education Christmas party, for 100; November 25, Oddfellows District din- ner, for 100-150; November 26, Clinton Lions Club dinner, for 18; November 29, Ontario Bean Producers noon dinner, for 100; November 20, Clinton Optimists, . for 40; December 5, Huronview banquet for 35; December 6,. Ontario Hydro banquet, for 65; December 7, Town of Clinton Christmas Party; December 10, Lions Club Ladies' Night, for 40; December 12, Huronview kit- chen staff dinner, for 35; December 16, On- tario Secondary School Teachers' Federa- tion banquet, for 18; December 17, Clinton Kinsmen dinner, for 18. Volunteers from the Ladies' Auxiliary are needed ,to • help prepare and. serve• at athese banquets. Other recent activities for the Auxiliary have included making Remembrance Day tray favors for patients at Clinton Public Hospital and a donation to the Huron County Children's and Family Services. The Auxiliary will meet again on Monday, December 9 at 6:30 p.m. for a pot luck din- ner and Christmas party. Norholme Decorating Centre's REMNANT RIOT! A.a • 4 gig, ' ,S. t: Y �!L 1/ • 1 • • Ou Grand Opening Sale has been s ch a success we're now OVERSTOCKED WITH ROOM -SIZE REMNANTS We're clearing out our entire remnant inventory - at 2 super discounts! uP TO bft. x12ft..,' $ 59. UP TO 9 ft. x12 ft.... $99. Shop NOW for best selection! These are all one of a kind items. 0S 8s Q t1 VO4ol1" a/o 10Olo sO Armstrong floor fashion° ■A INYL FLOORS 12 ft. wide - Choas® fromwax ARMSTRO20 20 Calfs In stock REGAL..... ARMSTRONG ' S 9ss® YD. CAMBRAY...... 0S D. 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