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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2003-04-23, Page 16PAGE 16. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23, 2003. Obituaries BEATRICE LEONA BERNICE WEBER Beatrice Weber of RR2, Brussels, formerly of RR3, Bly th passed away at Wingham and District Hospital on Saturday, April 19, 2003. She was 68. She was the beloved daughter of the late Harvey and Linda Weber. She was the dear sister of Jean and Henry Seiling of London, Verna Weber and Lloyd and Vera Weber, ail of RR2, Brussels, Lome and Margaret Weber of Burgoyne, Nelson and Wendy Weber of RR 5, Flesherton, Dorothy and Ron Dill of Stratford, Ken and Dale Weber of RR1, South River. She is also sur vived by several nieces and nephews. Niche markets, value-added products HBDC’s By Janice Becker Citizen staff Business owners and entrepre neurs gathered at the Bainton Gallery in Blyth April 17 to learn about niche markets and value- added products. Mary Jane Combe was the guest speaker at the Huron Business Development Corporation’s annual meeting. As the co-ordinator of the Ontario Agricultural Value-Added Innovation Network, Combe over sees the pilot project for Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk Counties. The mission of the project is to provide agri-business entrepreneurs with access and linkages to new knowledge, innovative technology and value-added opportunities in order to create and retain visible agri-business and long-term jobs, Miss Weber was predeceased by her sisters Flordine Weber and Ruth Kennedy. Visitation is at the McBurney Funeral Home, Wingham, on Wednesday from 1 p.m. until the time of funeral services at 2 p.m. Father Michael Bennett, Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Walkerton is officiating. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Walkerton. GEORGE ARNOLD JACKLIN George Arnold Jacklin of RR1, Chatsworth passed away suddenly at Grey Bruce Health Services, Owen Sound, Wednesday, April 16, 2003. He was in his 68th year. He was the beloved husband of she told the gathering. “The producers’ share of the retail (food) dollar is declining,” she said. “The rest goes to processing, pack aging. transportation, energy, over head and profits. The total food expenditures are continuing to increase, but the farmers’ share is staying the same.” This is just one reason why farm ers need to look at capturing a share of the value-added portion, said Combe. This could be as simple as asking an elevator owner how he could take more grain, she said. If, for example, he had been asked about taking organic grains, but could not because of limited space to keep it separated, a fanner could offer the use of on-farm storage. For value-added, one must under stand the customer. This is some-* Wilma (nee Brodie). He was the dear father of John and his wife Jane of Stayner, and Peggy and her hus band Glen Mclnnes of Singhampton. He was the loving grandfather of Sarah, Glenda and Jacob. Mr. Jacklin will be sadly missed by brothers Ross and his wife Donna of Cambridge, Murray and his wife Joan of Comox, B.C., sisters Joyce Jacklin of Hamilton, Leola and her husband Harvey Hood of Brussels and June Aarsteinsen of London. He was the nephew of Lawrence and his wife Mildred Jacklin and Mildred Wheeler, all of Brussels. Mr. Jacklin was predeceased by one brother, Ronald. Friends called at the May Funeral times lacking in agriculture because farmers have not had to market directly. When looking for value-added or niche markets, one must look at Canadian demographics to under stand the client base. Population growth is slowing and aging. The households are smaller. Where there used to be 2.4 children, there are now just 2.4 members of a family. The ethnic diversity is also chang ing. European immigrants had dom inated for many years, but between 1991 and 1996, 51 per cent of all immigrants were from Asia, she said. “This change makes opportuni ties.” How consumers are spending their money has also changed. Less than 10 per cent of the personal dispos able incomes are spent on food and non-alcoholic beverages. This has Home, Markdale, Friday from 2 - 4 p.m. and 7 - 9 p.m. where a funeral service was held Saturday, April 19 at 1 p.m. Interment was in Markdale Cemetery. If desired, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Centre Grey Health Services Foundation or Grey Bruce Regional Health Services Foundation would be appreciated. JAMES GORDON MILLER James Gordon Miller of Auburn passed away at his home on Sunday, April 20, 2003. He was in his 79th year. He was the beloved husband of the late Helen Dolores “Dolly” remained unchanged through the 1990s. However, less is being spent on red meat, dairy, fats, oils and eggs. Canadians spend half as much on eating out as do Americans, but more on items such as beverages, condiments, sauces, prepared foods, fruits and vegetables. Certain foods including specialty, coffees, desserts such as ice cream, vegetarianism, the “un-breads” of pitas and wraps, prepared foods and pasta are currently popular. Detailing a few of these areas, Combe said the ice cream shelves offer more choices. People may not be eating as much, but when they buy dessert they want something good. As for the trend towards vegetari anism, she said it is not that more people are going completely off j(Beadle) Miller. He was the dear father of Gail and her husband Ron Elliott of Bobcaygeon and loving grandfather of Jacquie of Mississauga. He was the brother of Lloyd Miller of London. Mr. Miller was predeceased by sister Marie Schleich and brother Edward Miller. Friends were received at McCallum and Palla Funeral Home, Goderich on Tuesday from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the funeral home on Wednesday, April 23 at 1 p.m. Interment will be at Ball’s Cemetery. Donations to the charity of your choice is gratefully acknow ledged. topic meats, but are deciding not to eat meat one day a week. The growth in the pasta market is based in the United States with Americans eating 35 per cent more than Canadians. “However, we tend to follow their trends.” In other areas, Canadian growers and marketers need to do more to educate the consumer about the product, particularly with exotic goods. Many will not buy an exotic fruit or vegetable if they don’t know what to do with it. Combe suggested the use of store-based information cards or recipes. There are many issues affecting a customer’s choice of food items. There are “anti” product campaigns which steer consumers from certain goods as they are told they are unhealthy. 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