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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1994-06-29, Page 5Times -Advocate, June 29, 1994 Page 5 Business is booming on Exeter Main Street By Erin Lobb T -A staff EXETER -"Things are looking up at this end of town. Before there were four stores that stood empty, now they'll be open before the end of the month," Susan McGee, owner of Free Range Country Collectibles, says that the south end of Main Street is be- comi,ikra bus area thanks to the initiatives of small business own- ers. McGee, who is located in the for- mer White Squirrel location, says that busy Main Street traffic has brought in plenty of business. The former Fashion Closet will soon be Lori Dalrymple's new busi- ness Quilts and Calicos. The 23 - year -old businesswoman will offer a variety of sewing and quilting supplies as well as classes m quilt- ing and cross-stich. She also hopes to get into craft supplies as well. "I am a quilter myself who had to drive to London or St. Mary's to get what I needed. Others felt the same way so I realized there was a mar- ket." Dalrymple's, who has a di- ploma in marketing says she has al- ways wanted to run her own business. Quilts and Calicos will open July 4. CIS Asset Management Corpora- tion is the name of the investment firm that has taken over the former Laurentian bank location. Manager Don Thompson explains that his line of work involves selling in- vestment planning, RRSP's, GIC's and mutual funds. Headquartered in Brantford, CIS has resumed the lease of several Laurentian loca- tions. "Exeter is an aggressive busy spot. CIS felt there was a definite potential for growth here." Thomp- son says that while growth is slow at first it will take time to build up the business. Around the middle of July the paper will be corning off the win- dows of the former Fincher's store to reveal Louise's Unique Interiors, Louise Merner's new interior de- sign business. Merner will feature not only fabric samples, a custom drapery room, paint and wall paper, but a special approach to dec- orating. "We do everything from dec- orative wall finishes, sponging and ragging, to customized murals and other designs. We have a very ABCA hires thirteen summer students EXETER - Through programs funded by the government and one run by a local school, the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority has been able to hire 13 students this summer. The Environmental Youth Corps (EYC) program tends to be orient- ed toward definitive projects which improve the environment. Such projects often deal with envi- ronmental access such as trail de- velopment. The experience program is oriented towards supplying train- ing for transferable job skills. This gives each student skills which they can apply in future occupa- tions. Both of these programs, as well as the high school co-op program, give students an appreciation for what Conservation Authorities do and what the Authority's role is in environmental stewardship. Seven of the students have been hired through EYC programs. Ja- son Evans, R.R.5 Wingham, Mark MacDonald Exeter, Matt Moxham, Dashwood, and Teresa Tibbutt London are working on a soil ero- sion control program in which they assist with the construction and maintenance of extension services projects. Glen Quinn, Exeter, and Pam Gackstetter Hensall, are as- sisting with refinements and pub- licity for the Shoreline Manage- ment Plan. As well, Kathy Hodgson, Exeter will be assisting in a septic system survey, investi- gating the use of raised bed sys- tems. The Summer Experience Pro- gram includes Jennifer Waldic, London, who is preparing a man- agement plan for the Joany's Woods Management Area. Also, Natalie Hull, Arkona, Craig Lees Parkhill, Michael McLinchey RR 3 Parkhill, and Jeff Walker, RR I Ailsa Craig are assisting with the operations and maintenance of the Parkhill, Rock Glen and Port Franks Conservation areas. Finally, Ron McEachern, an adult student, is working through a co-op program from South Huron D.H.S., which allows him to gain experience by assisting with field operations three days per week. These students all have similar expectations for their summer em - Happy Birthday ployment. They agree that the ex- perience they gain will be quite valuable either for their return to school or for future job opportuni- ties. Ron McEachern said that this job could be a stepping stone toward his future goals. He hopes that after completing further courses, the ex- perience he gains this summer will eventually help him become a game or park warden. As well, Ka- thy Hodgon remarked that this job was "good experience" as it would give her "exposure and contacts with people in the industry". INVESTMENTS GIC/RSP 1 Yr. - 7.60% 3 Yr. - 8.375% 5 yr. - 8.75% •r 1 Segregated Funds 1 YR. - 12.30% 2YR. -11.76% 3YR. -9.16% 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. unique approach to our work. That's were I came up with the name." Merner has expanded from her home-based business in Zurich. Despite her close proximity to Raintree and Design Decorating, Merner feels the two wilt compli- ment each other. The vacant store on the corner of Main and Anne Street is the home of Anne Rayn,es entreprenureial venture. A health food store, open- ing mid-July will be added to the collection of new businesses. "Based on the demographic re- search I chose Exeter because it showed 14 percent growth in the last two years. 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