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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1993-09-15, Page 5NORM WHITING LICENSED AUCTIONEER & APPRAIS* Prompt Courteous Efficient ANY TYPE, ANY SIZE • ANYWHERE We give omelets sale service PROFIT BY EXPERIENCE Phone Collect 235.1931, Exeter ) Times -Advocate, September 15,1993 Pape 6 Back in El Tim front the archives of the Tiases- eA dvacrfe - 10 Years Ago September 14, 1983 - German industrialist Ludwig Schupp ap- peared optimistic over prospects of establishing his business in this area. At Exeter council Schupp said, "I have a product you need (a ram pump which operates without any external energy source)". SHDHS math teacher Joanne Young ignored a United States court date, Thursday and re- mained in her classroom. Young had been charged with trespass- ing as she participated in an anti-nuclear demonstration at an armed forces base near Rome, New York. ,r Rustlers made off with 18 head of cattle from the Usborne township feedlot owned by Bill Pincombe. The cattle were val- ued at $10,000. Master Warrant Officer Ed Morrison and Warrant Officer Tony Jones of the Huron - Middlesex Cadet Corps were two of 18 young Canadians tak- ing part in a Commonwealth Shooting Competition in Bisley, England. 25 Years Age September 19, 1968 -Dan McLeod of Exeter was declared grand champion at the London Regional Truck Rodeo in Lon- don, Saturday. He is a driver with Guenther -Tuckey Trans- ports Limited. Grand Bend village clerk Murray Desjardins reported to council that this was the fifth straight drowning free year for the lifeguard program at Grand Bend. The lifeguard program was operated for $1,800.47, more than $200 under budget. Net profits for the bathhouse and parking lot were $1,369.09 With three council members absent, Exeter mayor Jack Del - bridge got a taste of how a re- duced council would work and he apparently liked the results. Exeter council approved a start on sanitary sewers for Riv- erside Drive this fall. Suzanne Ronnie of Hensall has become the first lady chef in the province of Ontario. She is now a full-time staff member at George Brown College in To- ronto where she received her training. September 16, 1943 - Coun- cillor Southcott presented a re- quest from the library board to have the drinking fountain re- moved from their property. The board felt the presence of the fountain prevented them from keeping their grounds in good order. The Exeter clerk has been in- structed to place warning notic- es in the paper and ask the po- lice chief to prosecute those parking in "No Parking" areas, especially in laneways between business blocks. The Exeter-Hensall branch of the Canadian Legion is collect- ing old phonograph records for the armed forces. , Hensall council has agreed to pay Exeter $5 a month as their share of costs for salaries of the local Ration Board, Municipalities ham Meaford to Sarnia went on record for in- creased rations for resort towns during the summer months and also called for provincial gov- ernment inspection of tourist homes. Bruce Bosenberry of Grand Bend is a vice-president of the Bluewater Highway As- sociaton. Editorial Comment - Folks are not complaining about doing without a little less of tea, cof- fee and butter, but they do not like to see old people shivering. What is council doles about cis? 100N41110 Ak,i6 September 15, 1893 - Nixie - tors of the Exeter Foundry are adding new machinery as cus- tomers demand. They recently put in a new planing machine which will plane from any width less than six' feet. Some persons attempted to rob the Lucan Post Office, but the ever alert Postmaster over- , heard the sneaks and frightened them off. Cancer Wir:Vinisr can be beaten. Please give. Positively Stompin ready to release album Local band making headway in music business By Catherine O'Brien T -A staff EXETER - It takes more than hard work, a great idea and team players to make a business succeed. Many straggle for years with lit- tle success, while others, who seem to have less to offer, are making the money and attracting all the atten- tion. That's the case at least in the mu- sic business. A lot of quality bands struggle to survive because they can't get the attention of the major record com- panies. These compa- nies have tradition- ally held the pow- er, but the tables: are turning thanks to technology, said Murray Heywood of the band Posi- tively Stompin. "Technology is making it possible to put together a good independent product at mini- mal cost." And that's exactly what the band did. They decided to start their own record label, Swamp Records, and release their own album called Junk Drawer. "It's a mixed bag of music from blue grass to straight rock." Heywood said there are many lo- cal references in the songs that peo- ple will recognize. The release date is October 8, and a release party is planned in Exeter for some time in mid- October. The recording features 13 songs and all but two songs are their own material. And since the band writes their own songs they also set up a pub- lishing company, called Cabin Fe- ver. "If you use your head you can set up your own business without sink- ing a fortune into it," Heywood said. The key, he said, is to make the product look as professional as pos- sible." That means creativity - from the CD artwork to merchandising and the music video. "There's a myth that if you sign with a major label you're off to the races. That's just not the case.' In fact, Hey- wood said, you just begin paying more money for the same services, "because people think you can now afford it." Although Posi- tively Stompin have been together for only three years, the Exeter na- tives have spent the past 12 years working in various bands, develop- ing a knowledge of the business. So band members Jeff Mittle- holtz, Ted Triebner, Chris Mittle- holtz along with Heywood and newcomer Jon Wood, of London are sort of experts in the field of music. The group have worked with some pretty impressive people in the business, from country singer George Fox to members of the band Blue Rodeo. They have toured all over Ontario and have been busy this summer at festivals. "Technology is making it possible to put together a good independent product at minimal cost." Positively Stompin' are from left: Jeff Mittleholtz, Ted Triebner, Chris Mittleholtz, and Murray Heywood. Absent is new member Jon Wood. They were featured at the Zurich Bean festival and will be appearing at Exeter Fall Fair in late Septem- ber. Positively Stompin's music can be described as country with an edge. "We don't fit any niche, but we're comfortable that way," Heywood said. The band is now focussing on a cross Canada tour. They expect to tour eastern Canada before Christ- mas and go west in the spring. They have also reached a point where a full time manager is neces- sary. So they have been working with London-based manager Gregg Simpson. "Having someone managing our business affairs doesn't mean we've made it money wise," Heywood said. "But we are at a point where we Peter's Point - Childhood memories Continued from page 4 discovered (a) that episataxis is the clinica tenn for nosebleed, and (b) that the kids had been absolutely right. Bending your head forward and pinching your nose is the correct procedure. I vaguely remembered that when I had nosebleeds as a kid, the adults around me always made me lie down flat and breathe deeply through the nose. I now wonder why the blood never ran into my brain? Or did it? After what seemed an eterni- ty, the flow of blood in Stepha- nie's nose did what it usually does. It slowed down to a trick- le and then'stopped. Actually the whole bloody epistaxis epi- sode had probably lasted no more than five minutes. It took much longer to calm down Stephanie, to wash the blood out of her t -shirt, shorts, socks and shoes. And I worked hand for at least half an hour to clean up the murder scene, I mean the bath - We're looking for ONTARIO JUNIOR CITIZENS C:11 Do you know a young person, 6 to 18 years, who is involved in worthwhile COa special person who is contributing, with a physical or psychological limitati imicknow a youth who has performed an act of The Ontario Community Newspapers A Owith Bell Canada as the pPtron, are lookin recognize these "good kids", the young people of Cprovince who show a commitment to making life better for others. To nominate an individual or a group of youn PCpeople, for the Ontario Junior Citizen of the ZAward, please contact this newspaper or the O.C.N.A, at (416) 844-0184. Nominations, for this Oyear's awards, will be accepted until October 31,1993. Every nominee will receive a certificate and up to 12 individuals and one group will be the recipients of a plaque presented by the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, an Ontario Junior Citizen of the Year lapel Opin, $200.00 and a family portrait with the lieutenant 2Governor. Nommi fi a ... r mom. No sooner had I sat down with The Headhunter again than the registered nurse came home. "Hello, how are things at • home?" "We've had a case of epistax- is, " I said, proudly flaunting my newly discovered word. "Oh, is that all?" I should have learned long ago: it would probably take a real murder in the bathroom to impress anurse. Bell ONTARIO JUNIOR CITIZEN OF' THE YEAR AWARDS are available by contacting this Ca rsnunity Newspaper or O.C.N.A. (416)8444014. 1985 1 have a broader base of tours and need someone to keep up with it all." A business manger also makes it easier for the band to concentrate practicing, performing and writing. The future looks bright for the band, Heywood said, because there is more demand for bands with a fresh sound. "I'm happy with where we are right now;' he said. "Our,timing couldn't be more im- peccable. "Country music is diversifying and people will be crying for some- thing new..and here we are." t INVESTMENTS GIC/RSP l Yr. - 4.75% 3 Yr. - 5.875% 5 Yr. - 6.50% Segregated Funds 1 YR. - 14.52% 2YR. -13.94% 3YR. -13.24% Gaiser-Kneale 235-2420,238-8484 • GIC rates subject to change. Short- term rates available. Segregated fund rates reflect actual past performance. Future returns will vary. BUSIN1SS I DAR tlf CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS Kime,Mills,Dunlop. Chertrrsd Accountant Daniel B. Daum, B.A., M.Acc., C.A. gunor 412 Main St., P.D. 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