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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1974-02-28, Page 7THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1974 Hay Insurance grows The 99th annual meeting of the Hay Township Farmer's Mutual Fire Insurance Company on Saturday showed that 1973 has been the best year in the history of the organization, as far as profit and growth are con- cerned. About 100 policyholders attended the annual in the Hay Township Ha Il, Zurich. In addressing the gathering, president Arnold McCann said that "1973 saw the amount of insurance at risk increased by over eleven and a half million dollars," He added that of more importance is the fact that the reserve for the policy- holders protection increased by almost $70, 500 on the year's operation. The president went on to explain that in 1973 the comp- any experienced an underwrit- ing gain of over $38, 000 and had financial revenue of al- most $70, 500 on the year's operation. The president went on to explain that in 1973 the comp- any experienced an underwrit- ing gain of over $38, 000 and had financial revenue of almost $32, 000 . Total assets of the company are now in excess of $511, 500. "But why should a big strong man like you beg?" the old maid asked the tramp. "Dear lady," said the hobo, "it is the only profession I know in which a gentleman can address a beautiful woman without an introduction." Steer This Way BY LARRY SNIDER If a car runs hot when it shouldn't, the reason may be a bent or clogged exhaust pipe, tail pipe or muffler, causing back pressure. Petroleum jelly on the battery terminals will help prevent cor- rosion buildup. Along the Autobahn in Ger- many, they're serving a new kind of beer in restaurants. Tastes' like ordinary beer, but has less than 0.5% alcohol—really "one for the road". Auto manufacturers are trying to reduce the weight of cars. They estimate a gain of one mile per gallon for each 400 lbs. cut. A California bank features a photo -display of new cars and a direct line to the local dealers. Customers can shop for a new car by phone and immediately arrange for a loan to buy it. No special phones, but you can drive a direct line to Larry Sniders for a look at some really exciting cars, larry Snider MOTORS LIMITED EXETER 235-1640 LONDON 227-4191 Huron County's Largest Ford Dealer Drive in soon! Mr. McCann paid tribute to the agency force and office staff for the part they played in the growth of the company. He also commended the policy- holders for their diligence for keeping losses to a minimum during the year. In closing Mr, McCann drew the meeting's attention the fact that 1974 will be the centennial year of the company, and he pointed out that the directors have commenced prep- arations befitting the occasion. The entire slate of directors were returned to office for the year. They are president elect, Donald Campbell, vice-presid- ent, elect, Cecil Desjardine; directors, Arnold McCann, Elmore McBride, Mel Webster, Len Erb, Max Turnbull, Rein- hold Miller, and Ted Steinbach. Secretary -manager of the comp- any is John Consitt. ZIJRICi-1 CITIZENS NEWS 1PAGE 7' Raise county (Continued trom page 1) Indigent funerals will cost more in 1974. The basic fee to funeral directors has been inc- reased from 5o300 to $425 and the maximum allowable for a funeral has been increased from $500 to $750. Library services in the county will cost $218, 050 with a county contribution of $133, 050. In 1973, the county share was $95, 357. "As in all budgets for 1974, the main increase is due to the nec- essary salary adjustments which also reflect the increase in emp-1 loyee benefits, " said Chairman John F. Flannery. For the third time in the past year, council was forced to re- organize committees because of a death among county counc- illors. Roy Alija, deputy -reeve of Colborne Township, died suddenly recently. Reeve Everett Mcllwain, reeve of the Township of God- erich, was named to complete Mr. Allin's two-year term on the Planning Board and the new deputy -reeve of Colborne, not yet appointed, will become a member of the library board. The steering committee for the UDIBA study will be Warder. 13111 Estop.; James A. Mair, chairman of the planning board, Cecil Desjardine, planning board member; Roy Westcott and Elmer Hayter, both of the land division committee. The study team will be Ward- en Elston, Mr. Mair and Plan- ning Director Gary Davidson. PHIL'S VARIETY MAIN STREET - ZURICH featuring a complete line of Groceries * Confectionery * Novelties *. Phone 236-4930 for free delivery on orders of $5.00 or over 00 track b sting. How you can help. f 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 The Ontario Task Force on Off -Track Betting stated, in its report to the Government of Ontario in 1972, that the objectives of an off-track betting system should be to: ® suppress or, at least, reduce illegal bookmaking o provide a service to the public o assist the horse racing industry ® provide government revenue The Horse Racing Industry Committee for Off -Track Betting* agrees with the Ontario Task Force and believes that a good system of off-track betting would: • substantially reduce illegal bookmaking on horse racing • give the public a service that it wants ® give Ontario the best thoroughbred and standardbred horse racing in the world ® benefit the residents of Ontario by providing the provincial government with millions of dollars in additional tax revenue The announced policy of the Government of Ontario is to introduce such an off-track betting system and Ontario has requested the co-operation of the federal government in passing legislation to facilitate the implementation of this policy. If you would like to see federal legislation passed to permit Ontario to have r properly supervised system of off-track betting, please complete the coupon which appears below and send it to the Committee at this address: The Horse Racing Industry Committee for Off -Track Betting, P.O. Box 6750, Station A, Toronto, Ontario M5W 1X5 "The Committee consists of the following persons: Mr. Leslie Ehrlick, President, Ontario Harness Horsemen's Association Mr, Larry Regan, President, Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association Mr. Phil Sherwood, President, Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society Mr. Aime DesRosiers, Chairman of the Board, Windsor Raceway Mr. John J. Mooney, President, The Ontario Jockey Club The Committee will see that your views are made known to both the federal and provincial governments. I would like Ontario to have a properly supervised system From of off-track betting. (Name) 1® W-162 SEND TO: THE HORSE RACING INDUSTRY COMMITTEE FOR OFF-TRACK BETTING, P.O. 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