Loading...
The Huron Expositor, 1989-03-01, Page 44A — THE HURON EXPOSITOR, MARCH 1, 1989 ' REGISTERED'RSPRETIREMENT SAVINGS PLANS z�. 1 YEAR RRSP AilDeposits Insured Within Limits. Retee Subject To Verification. ' $ 3 YEARJJ j,%5 YEAR .09, % 11 � � 1 YEAR 4 RRSP 2 RRSP eDiRRBsGIC Savings PARENTS OF STUDENTS SEAFORTH DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL are invited to attend PARENTS NIGHT a d OPEHUSE E being held on ES'S'AY, A'=CH 8 7:0 pm s 9:cO pm (at the school) Reports will be distributed to students Monday, March 6 - interviews can be arranged by students for parents or •,y phoning the school (527-®39®) ilium ?Me lydneatiat WE LOOK FORWARD T®YSUR VISIT Ipeaiig !pp the Todd McKillop Mutual retires director of 42 years After 42 years of service Jack McEwing has retired from the position of director with the McKillop Mutual Insurance Company. Mr. McEwing, who farms at RR 1 Blyth, is the longest serving of the current direc- tors, and may be the longest serving direc- tor in the history of McKillop Mutual In- surance, which was founded in 1876. Whether or not he is the company's longest serving director can not be verified, however, because the company's records were lost in a fire at the office in 1932. Mr. McEwing was following in his father's fotsteps when he joined the com- pany in 1947. "Dad (Alex McEwing) had been a direc- tor for 15 years, and when he quit he wanted me to take it on," he says. In the past 42 years Mr. McEwing has seen a lot of changes at McKillop Mutual. "It's just amazing how the company has grown " he says. When he started with the company it dealt with only fire and lightning, its losses each year were in the $10,000 range, and the surplus was $25,000. In the 1960s the company added wind coverage, and about seven years ago automobile insurance was added. In 1988 the surplus was over $4 million. Mr. McEwing explains that a director's job has typically been to look after in- vestments, review policy, and even do ad- justing. But the job has become a lot more complicated in recent years, and there are now a greater number of different types of claims. At one time claims were generally for fire damage or livestock, but today things like smoke and water damage have been added to the lists. Over the past 10 or 12 years Mr. McEw- ing has been very involved with the com- pany. has gone to various classes. and has Annual 42 YEARS -Jack McEwing of RR 1 Blyth was honored at the annual meeting of the McKillop Mutual Insurance Company for having spent 42 years as a company director, and is seen here accepting a plaque and a watch from board president, Don McKer- cher. Corbett photo. kept familiar with the company's policies and bylaws. But the company has a bylaw stating a director cannot be appointed after he reaches 70 years of age, and Mr. McEwen was 68 when he was appointed to his term three years ago. In honor of his 42 years of service to the company. Mr McEwen ��� Asented with a plaque and a watch at the McKillop Mutual Insurance Company's annual meeting. "I appreciated the job. I enjoyed the fellowship of working with the other direc- tors. Everyone has a different idea and you Learn a lot," he said. eeting: shows steady growth The McKillop Mutual Insurance Company reviewed the past year, and appointed its directors for the coming term, at its annual meeting on Wednesday, February 22 at the Seaforth office. Directors Lavern Godkin, RR 1 Walton; Stanley McLlwain, RR 2 Goderich; Donald McKercher, RR 1 Dublin; Kenneth Moore, RR 2 Seaforth; John Tebbutt, R112 Clinton; and Stuart Wilson, RR 1 Brucefield will be continuing to serve the company as direc- tors and adjusters. President Ken Car- nochan and Paul Rock are not eligible for re-election due to other commitments, and Jack McEwing reached retirement age. The three newly opened director positions will be filled in the near future. The executive was appointed and will con- SIRLOIN TOP RUMP OR ROUND no Kidding's... THIRD BIRTHDAY PARTY! ! Saturday, March ,4, 1989 OUR GIFT TO YOU FOR A DAY... 20 O ‚J/o ALL OFFUR ENTIRE sist of President Don McKercher, Vice President Ken Moore and Director Stuart Wilson. In addition to the appointing of its officers, the company amended bylaws and auditors went over the year-end financial statement. "We had a pretty good year. There were a lot of claims, but no really major claims," said secretary -treasurer -manager James Cardiff. He added the company has had steady growth over recent years, and wrote over $1 million in premiums for the first time in the past year. The growth mention- ed is over 10 per cent for, 1988, and minimal loafs was encurred. The company's total assets in 1988 amounted to $4,169,166 compared to $3,605,784 in 1987. Losses paid in 1988 amounted to $23,868 for mactunery, $15,953 for livestock, $1,155 for one commercial claim, 50 claims for auto losses amounting to $45,527, 11 liability losses totalling $4,279 and fire, lightning, wind, theft and hail losses for $182,698. Due to its favorable loss experience, the board is in a position to offer a 15 per cent re- fund from surplus on the 1988 premiums. However; as the board now operates under the constraints of the Ontario Automobile Insurance Board it is necessary to obtain permission to offer this. If permission is granted the company will proceed to return the refund to the policyholders as soon as possible. A provision of $127,000 has been made for refund from surplus. 150 attend 26th annual Brotherhood Night Thursday, February 23, 1989, marked the 26th annual "Brotherhood Night" in Seaforth and area. Approximately 150 `brothers' were in attendance. The first was sponsored in February 1963, by the Father 'Stephen Eckert Council, Knights of Columbus of Seaforth and District. After a couple of years other clubs and organizations began to sponsor the event. The next year the event will be spon- sored by the Canadian Order of Foresters. The Grand Knight, Frank Crowley, was the Master of Ceremonies for the evening, which opened with the singing of 0' Canada. A toast to the Queen was followed by Grace by Rev. Joseph Hardy, pastor of St. Colum - ban Church. Following the lunch the Deputy Grand Knight, Gerry Vanden Hengel extended thanks to the Legion Ladies Auxiliary for an excellent lunch. Thelma Coombs, on behalf of the Auxiliary, thanked the Knights for holding the event at the Seaforth Legion. The Grand Knight then introduced the guest speaker, Rev. Joseph Hardy who gave a humorous and enlightening talk on work- ing together for values in the community, family and a sense of our Christian Roots. Father Hardy was thanked by the Grand Knight. Some 13 representatives from various clubs, organizations of Seaforth and area spoke briefly, thanking the Knights for the invitation and wished them success. The program for the evening was started by Frank Sills with several solos, followed by community sing -along. The popular "Huron Strings" entertained with many violin selections. The group consisted of Wilson McCartney, Warren Whitmore, Stan Hillen, all on the violin, Ed Boyce on the mouth organ and Jim Rose on the piano. SPRING & SUMMER '89 STOCK! To celebrate our THIRD BIRTHDAY, we are serving Birthday Cake P.S. Hoping to see you on Saturday, March 4, 1989. Children's Wear Sizes: Infant to 18 12 Isaac St., CLINTON THE ATTENDANTS of the 26th annual Brotherhood Night in Seaforth bow their heads in prayer before a night of entertainment, euchre and socializing at the Seaforth Legion on Thursday night. The Grand Knight thanked the enter- tainers and all for a successful evening. Several games of cards followed the enter- tainment and visitors socialized for a suc- cessful evening of another "Brotherhood Night". Hospital Auxiliary planning volunteer night The February 14 meeting of the Seaforth Hospital Auxiliary was presided over by President Marg Smale. Twenty-three members were in attendance. Guest speaker was Mrs. Joyce Doig who gave an interesting talk on her trip to China and she also whoed slides from her trip "Thanks Joyce". The following reports were given: The Baby Cup was presented to the New Year's Baby. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Cronin of St. Columban. Jean Pinder, Calendar Gift Shop, has re- quested that anyone unable to work on their designated day in the Gift Shop please try to exchange a day with a fellow auzilian. Workers are needed for the shop and anyone interested should call Jean or Susan Dick. Three of the Gift Shop buyers will be atten- ,:ding the Craft and Gift ShopShow in Toronto to purchase new articles frte spring and summer. , Shirley Dinsmore, GlftShop Convenor, in- ' formed the group thata Special Sales Week for the staff will be forthcoming. The dates now have been chosen from dkionday, March 6 to Sat., March 11 and thenahop will be open from 10 a.m. till 8 30 pam.,.in the even- ing There will be ssppeecciask4liscuunta°on:the 1majority ,of stock 'Please .Q0aneauld mien, us andd line a free cup of coffee. Frances Teatera, Westn',officier for the Junior Volunteers, informed the a iember- ship an 'Awards Nite" will be held on May 9 in the evening to honor the Junior Volunteers. Further information will be published at a later date. Also several of the Junior Volunteers attended a C.P.R. Course at the Hospital on February 11, conducted by Darlene Hetherington. They are still looking for uniforms which has been misplaced and anyone knowing of the whereabouts of these lost uniforms please contact F.R. Teater. The following articles have been purchas- ed by the Auxiliary for patient care. (1) Three - Thermometers, approximately $900. each. (2) Simulator - A training device (electronic heart) for Doctors and Registered Nurses. The purpose is to learn how to identify car- diac arrhythmias. It is completely controll- ed and programmed by the instructor. It provides lileetroeaidiograph tracings and enab1ea,the: ataffi to be ed in quick ar- rhytinati recognition, defibrillation, , car- dioversion, Cardio Pulmonary Resuscita- tion, use of medication with various ar- rhythmias and the correct action to take fn an emergency situation. The approximate cost is $500. (3) Video Tapes for Diabetic Education to be used for in -patients. Cost $265. The Ways and Means Reports was given. The following was planned for the year. (1) Talent Money - Linda Huard; (2) St. Patricks Day Pie Sale at the Hosjpital in the Board Room to be held on Friday, March 17; (3) Penny Sale tentative dates of April 24 to May 5, place to be given later; (4) Tag Day to be held on June 3; (5) Fall Fair Draw September 21 and 2V; (6) Christmas Bazaar tentative date of Mon- day, November 27; and (7) January Talent Money for 1990. A Craft Nite is to be held at the home of Jean Wilbee on March 6. Anyone interested in attending should call Jean. This is to start at 7 pen. A Valentine's Day Box full of cards, plus a decorated wicker basket filled with candies was given to the Activation Group for the patients by auxiliary members. Mrs. Saunders won the basket. On March 22, "Tour 1989" of the Seaforth Community Hospital will take place. Anyone wishing to attend please call Mrs. Dorothy Medd at 527.1650. To any of the members who are sick we wish you a speedy recovery and hope to see you a St. Patrick's Daon ae ch 14. Roll call will be 1 A