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Home My WebLink AboutTimes Advocate, 1993-12-22, Page 5MUCTIONEEPS 6 Times -Advocate, December 22,1993 Page 5 Ba�k in ID from Me archives TimeMe TieA Atrvoc err '10 `Years December 2l, 1983 - Despite strong objections from sonic members, Exeter council this week agreed/to end their prac- tice of withholding the unpaid portion of taxes in the levies for county council and school boards. Exeter council agreed this week to kick off Ontario's Bi- centennial celebrations with a New Year's levee to which all citizens will be invited. It will be on January 2 at 5.30 p.m. The Exeter cemetery board is seeking an additonal grant of $3,000 for a total this year of $22,000. The new municipal office building in Grand Bend is ready' for occupancy and the first council meeting in 1984 will be held there. 25 .Years".Ago December 19, 1968 = Reeve Orval Wassmann says priorities for the 1969 Grand Bend coun- cil include completion of water and road projects and drainage of a few streets. Henry Shoji of Found Broth- ers Aviation Ltd. at Grand Bend says his plant is still alive as several persons have shown in- terest in purchasing the closed plant. Most of the laid off work- ers have found jobs at Hughes Boat Works at Centralia and the Ford Talbotville plant. Exeter council received an early Christmas present Thurs- day night when they accepted a tender in the amount of $27,520.20 from Walloy Exca- vating Ltd. of R.R. 2, .London for construction of a sanitary sewer along Highway 4. -The en- gineer had estimated costs at $40,000. The highest bid was over 356,000. Turkeys are selling at Dar- ling's Food Market in Exeter and Betty and Art's IGA in Grand Bend for 37 cents a pound December 23, 1943 - The "flu" epidemic that was preva- lent • in Exeter and community has almost spentitself. Few new cases are being reported. The schools of Exeter and dis- r trict are -closed for the Christ- mas holidays. Christmas con- certs were held in some schools, but a number were postponed due to the influenza epidemic. Prime Minister MacKenzie King is asking all Canadians on the home front to hold the battle against inflation as this is a most critical time. Beating this battle will contribute much to winning the war. Hensall tax collector R.J. Pat- terson reports having collected 310,527.18 of 1943 village tax- es, leaving an outstanding bal- ance of 3986.85. Thomas Kyle was instructed to get a horse to handle the street snowplowing chores. , - Old Man Winter blew in on us with a rush and it didn't take Emmerson Cornish who is again in charge of making ice long to get out the water can and build up a good sheet of ice at the arena. A00 Years Ago December 23, 1893 -There is a proposal to add to the accom- modation of the Kirkton Public School and to engage an assist- ant teacher. The school enroll- ment exceeds 80 pupils, too much for one man to do justice to. In 119 cities of the United States there are 801,000 wage earners in enforced idleness. Lleependertt on these workers for 8ttpport are 1,956.000 persons, an awful state of affairs. Despite this, Canada is holding its own. In the prohibition vote in Us- bpme township, the result was 366 for and 163 against. DOBBS • During this Qhristmas 'season, Gearge, Lae, Mend Georgina hope you will take time to - Think deeply 4900 Dently AMP often .!Work hard • ;;; Give lively ly Sandra MastiMn, &tater "I'm looking for buys," and said she was spending es much as last year. Mark Keller, DashMdred "I'm spending as much as last year, and things seem cheaper." "My money Isn't going as far," he said, but added he is spending as much as last ,. year. Economic recove'i? Christmas sales stew fotsowntown stores EXETER - As the final week of the Christmas shopping season wraps up many merchants in down- town Exeter are pleased with the steady flow of business they have had. A random sample of mer- chants said shoppers are definitely spending money, although they arc being smart about it. "People are price conscious and looking for value for their dollar," said Bob Gehan of Stedman's. "More thought is going into items being purchased," he said. Gehan also said people are buy- ing more basic gifts. His store has seen sales increase in the area of crafts. "A lot of people are looking to make their own gifts this year," he said. And like alt merchants inter- viewed, Gehan said business has been about the same as last year. Scott Bogart said in general sales are good this year. He said they started getting a steady flow of Christmas shoppers two weeks ago. At his store the big sellers are sweat suits, plaid flannel shorts and hockey jerseys as well as team jackets. Leo Krahn, manager of Exeter's Big V Drug Store said sales have been better than usual. And during the holiday season he said, "We have been doing well with fragrances and gift items." He said people have been Looking for more traditional items. At Canadian Tire sales are con- tinuing to be strong, said manger Terry Schwartzentruber. He' said the holiday season is al- ways busy in the sale of electronics such as as televisions and stereos. "Sales of these items are always steady at this time of year, but this year they were very popular, he said. "Video games were big sellers with both adults and kids," said Schwartzentruber. Garry MacLean of MacLeans Home Hardware agreed that sales have been brisk. The hot selling items included sports apparel and equipment, par- ticularly exercise equipment and electronics. Grand Opening lt'l j)IJ ,1 :�lir,f, JO1 (ii tante?, • err National Trust bad a grand opening on Monday after renovations. Taking part in the open house were Santa's helper Brenda Verhey, visitors John and Helen Consitt, branch manager Joyce Black and of course Santa. Let us all give thanks for the many blessings we enjoy. 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