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Times-Advocate, 1979-08-08, Page 3Thursday and Friday evening six lucky customers will win a pair of jeans of their choice when they enter our Bonanza Draw, *Ora A Itizi vskftG A /iv ELI T2 The management of the LOFT has been instructed by their auditors to clear out all summer stock in an unbelievable sacrifice sale. F suggested retail price All Summer Merchandise NO RETURN OR EXCHANGE ON SALE MERCHANDISE Open Thursday and Friday till 9 p.m. and all day Saturday CHARGEX VISA A SALE YOU WON'T BELIEVE The Loft 436 Main St., " Exeter • SEINCES A Seminar for Small Business Is your business as profitable as it should be? On August 15th, 1979. a seminar on this triprrant subject will be held at. Burkley Restaurant, Exeter 9.00 am to 4.80 pm For advance registration, complete the coupon or contact .„ P.T, Huxtable a t 271.5650 (collect) for complete information. Armitmliummimiummismiensmarimossoiniesursinatursimiesatik II The Manager, Federal Business Development Bari II •• • - 1111 I▪ /We would like to be involved in the Ancteas 2,2 profits" seminar ▪ My/our cheque!? are enclosed 11- . 111 • I ▪ — — - • - — N • Regioration fee S.30 per person includes 7.2 • fi r FRIEDSBURG BABY — considering that this is the international year of the child it just makes sense to have the kids look after kid. With their "youngster" Justin O'Rourke and Dennis Dietrich and Shawn O'Rourke. Staf photo For business people Two seminars planned YAMAHA catch our d The 1980 Yamaha Snowmobiles Are Here Come, Chech Out Our Attractive Pre-Season Deals ELDER ENTERPRISES Hensall Sales & Service Dial 262-6142 Hensall your authorized full service dealer 1 mile west and 1 mile south of Hensall YAMAHA When you know how they're built Times-Advocate, August 8, 1979 Pogo 3 • Weatherman smiles on Dashwood • Blessed with fine August weather, this year's Friedsburg Days at Dash- wood was one of the best ever, according to all reports, Chairman of the event Don Bender said he was quite pleased with the way things went. On Friday 950 people paid their way in, while on Saturday 1,700 paid ad- missions were recorded. Including the many children who entered free of charge, overall attendance would be in the neighborgood Every business today is faced with the constant problems of ever increasing costs and tight profit margins. Can anything be done about it? The Federal Business Development Bank thinks so. of 3,006 people, according to secretary Diane Becker. According to Bender this would be roughly the same number of people who at- tended the event a year ago. The weekend of fun got off to a fine start Friday evening with the talent show hosted by MPP Jack Riddell, Judges Bob Heywood and Lawrence Wein had a dif- ficult time choosing the top acts in each category but they finally settled on Joanne Verlinde of Hensall as tops in the solo in- strumental, Stephanie This seminar is being presented as part of the FBDB's overall programme of services to the small business community. Each of its branches is, in fact, a development centre, with both financial and non- As well as the series of the management training seminars of Which "Increasing Your Profits" is a part, information is provided at every one of its branches on the many Federal and Provincial Government programmes which have been designed for the small business operator. Direct contact with the Department involved, can be arranged. Business counselling, at very nominal cost, is available through the CASE Hayter of Lucan in solo vocal, the Leandre Bedard family of RR 2 Zurich in the combination category, Phoenix from Lucan in the group division and the best comedy routine came from Danny Becker, Robert Masse, Greg Becker, Dwayne Butler and Wayne Denomme, The highlight of the evening was the naming of Miss Friedsburg 1979 with April Gunness of Parkhill representing Jim Becker Construction taking the title. Runners up were Cindy programme which uses the talents and experience of retired business persons. Term loans and equity in- vestments can also be arranged in appropriate circumstances. Treat Royalty Exeter' retailers and their staff will have the op- portunity to attend a seminar sponsored by the ministry of industry and tourism in the old town hall Wednesday, August 22. A speaker from the "We Treat You Royally" program will give tips on how businesses can give a favourable impression to customers. Recently a representative from the government- sponsored program was in town distributing window stickers and other promotional material which is designed to make tourists feel at home when making purchases. Councillor Jay Campbell told the T-A the government will conduct a seminar at no charge providing at least nine persons will attend. There is no charge for the day-long course and ac- cording to Campbell any business in town can profit from attending. Anyone interested in at- tending is asked to fill out the coupon in the advertisement appearing elsewhere in this edition. Many thefts investigated While vandals and noise makers were the main topic on the Exeter council agenda this week, there was another alarming statistic in this month's police report that failed to draw any mention, During July, there were 22 thefts in which the loot was under $200 each, but the total amount of those thefts was $917.53, of which $596.55 is still outstanding. One charge has been laid as a result of the investigations into the thefts. There was another theft involving $600 and one break and entry with loot of $212. There has been no recovery to date on either of those two. Other statistics in the report were as follows: nine accidents with damage of $4,335 and one injury, 10 warnings and 17 charges under the Highway Traffic Act, 12 bike riders cautioned, three charges under the Liquor Control Act, five places of business found insecure, 10 animal com- plaints with four owners being charged, eight in- cidents of disturbing the peace. Thompson and Barb Orr, Judges were Marg Schilbe of Zurich and Mr. and Mrs, Robert Finkbeiner of Dash- wood. Clear skies and warm temperatures Saturday greated the numerous entries in the parade which started from the Dashwood Community Park, Best theme float was the Don Bender Electric entry of the old swimming hole, the Dashwood playground had the top float in the service club category, and Merners' Meats had the best small vehicles. Pam Tozer and Jenny Baman had the best decorated bikes while Greg McCarthy was the youngest SARA BEDARD At Alexandra Marine and General Hospital, Goderich on Wednesday, August 1, 1979, Sara Elva (Toots) McClinchey of Delbar Court Goderich, in her 61st year. Beloved wife of Gordon Albert Bedard. Dear mother of Martha (Mrs. William Grace) of Chatham, Rosalee (Mrs. Kenneth Thompson) of Hudson; Quebec, Del Bedard of Goderich and Judy (Mrs. Paul Kelly) of Goderich, Sister of Mary (Mrs. Bob Jeffrey) and Ruth (Mrs. Chester Beattie) both of Goderich and Jean (Mrs. Joe Laroche) of London. Also survived by 11 grand- children. The funeral was held Saturday from the Stiles Funeral Home, Goderich and St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church, Goderich with Father I.F, Loebach officiating. Pall bearers were William Grace, Ken Thompson, Leo Meidinger, Paul Kelly, Chester Beattie and Bob Jeffrey. Interment St. Peters Cemetery, Colborne Township. FLORENCE SIMPSON At Delaware Nursing Home on Friday, August 3, 1979, Florence (McVey) Simpson formerly of Clandeboye. Beloved wife of the late William Simpson (1975). Dear mother of Keith of Clandeboye, Ralph and Murray Simpson, both of London. Dear4.sister of the late Walker McVey (1954). Survived by 4 grandchildren, in her 74th year. The funeral was held Saturday from the C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home, Lucan with Rev. K. Brown of Clandeboye United Church officiating, Inter- ment St, James Cemetery, Clandeboye. Accidents Continued from front page collided near the junction of Highway 23 and the Kirkton Road. A parked vehicle owned by Gledhill Equip- ment Ltd., Ingersoll, was also involved. Constable Mason investigated. The other Monday crash occurred on Highway 83 at Huron Road 11, Usborne, and resulted in damage of $8,000 to vehicles driven by Michael Deakin, R.R. 5 Mitchell, and Gerald Schneider, Waterloo, Both drivers sustained minor injuries in the collision in- vestigated by Constable Tomasik. entrant in tne bike division. Pete Martin and Susan Baynham had the best novelty bicycles, Mona Hodgins had best horse and the Dashwood seniors had the top horse drawn float, In the pet show, Lynn Gaiser and Muffet were tops in the grooming category, Peter Rumball's dog Scamp was the most obedient, the best costumed pet was Duchess the cat shown by Michelle Zimmer, most unique animal was Tammy Morenz with Colonel and the longest tail honours went to Gypsie shown by Kim Merkies. Heidi Huber and Jasper took the pet-master look alike competition. LILA SIMPSON Suddenly at the General Marine Hospital, Owen Sound, on Monday, July 30 1979, Lila Patricia (Hen- derson) Simpson. Beloved wife of Jack Simpson, for- merly of McGillivray Twp. Dear mother of Joseph Simpson of Mississauga. Dear sister of (Wilma) Mrs. Ken Sperman of Inwood. Rested at the C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home, Lucan where the funeral service was held on Friday, August 3, with the Rev. John Hofland of St, James' Anglican Church, Clan- deboye, officiating. Inter- ment in St. James' Cemetery, Clandeboye. KENNETH WOOD At his late residence, 154 Elgin Avenue West, Goderich on Monday, August 6, 1979, Kenneth D. Wood, in his 47th year, Beloved husband of Joan Milne. Dear father of Christopher, Kevin and Jeffrey, all at home. Dear son of Mary (Mrs. Elmer Noble) of Listowel. Brother of Cora (Mrs. Don Breutigam) of Hanover, Minnie (Mrs. Alvin Buchanan) of Fonthill, Inez (Mrs. Ralph Simpson) of Kincardine, Verna (Mrs. Gord Schnarr) of Kitchener, Helen (Mrs. Bruce Speiran) of Atwood, Bernice (Mrs. William. Woods) pf Listowel, Earl'of ListowetClarence of Wingham and Murray of Exeter. SHIRLEY HEIBEIN At her residence on Monday, July 30, 1979, Mrs. Shirley Irene (Austin) Heibein , of 81 Central Ave., in her 52nd year. Wife of Albert Heibein. Dear mother of Mrs. Leroy (Elaine) Gould of Exeter. Daughter of Mrs.GretaGraper of Exeter and Dan Austin of Nobel. Sister of Mrs. Lou (Marilyn) Bailey of Strathroy, Mrs. Gib (Barbara) Dow of Exeter, Mrs. Jerry (Carol) Cormack of Paisley, Mrs. Charles (Lois) Harris of Komoka, Roy and Ronald Austin, both of London. Also survived by 2 grandchildren Stephen and Christine. Funeral service was held from the Needham Memorial Chapel, London on Thursday, August 2. Rev. John H. Marshall of Chalmers Presbyterian Church officiating. Inter- ment at Exeter Cemetery. They have prepared, a., firianckal..assislance. being special entitled; "Inbeasineltadily a vhi NW: your Profits" which will be presented at the Burkley Restaurant, Exeter, on August 15. The seminar has been prepared with the small business operator in mind and provides many helpful hints on cost control and profit improvement. Many local business people are expected to attend and early registration is encouraged. Full information can be obtained by calling Pete Huxtable at 271-5650 (collect).