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Home My WebLink AboutTimes Advocate, 1997-02-12, Page 10- Page 10 -Times-Advocate, February 12, 1997 IT'S T'S Y(J ] J ja, BUSINESS l %STN ] -'SS Flood forecasting and warning joint venture EXETER - Everything is on track with the' flood forecasting and warning joint venture of the Upper Thames River, Ausable-Bayfield and Maitland Conservation Author- ities. Sharing staff's -engineering expertise among the three water- sheds -will result in more effective service delivery to -residents, and improve coverage of the- system. The Upper Thames is also continu- ing to keep the Lower Thames Val- ley .Conservation Authority advised of any possible flood situations, to ensure coordinated coverage of the entire Thames River system. ' The three Conservation Authori- ties monitor watershed conditions year round for potential flooding 'situations, Currently, snow cover and accumulated water in the snow pack are at or below long-term av- erages for this time of year. In the UTRCA and ABCA watersheds, ar- eas north of a line .from Exeter to .St. Marys are at near. normal condi-. tions; areas .south of the line tend to have below normal depths- of snow and water content. In the MVCA watershed, snow conditions are at or slightly below Iong=terni averag- es. The recent rainfall was general- ly soaked up by the -existing snow cover, and, therefore, had very little effect on streams and rivers. Looking forward to spring break - "up based on the present.conditions, mild weather combined with heavy .rainfalls would create the greatest potential for flooding problems. Conservation Authority staff will be closely monitoring watershed conditions to.ensure that municipal- ities 'are advised of any potential flooding problems. With the numerous mild periods we have had this winter, ice condi- tions are considered to be very un- safe. 'While some areas may have 'normal ice cover, other areas have been weakened by thawing or ice movement. Small streams . and creeks are generally flowing b have snow and ice covered banks, snaking them very dangerous areas for anyone to be near. .Lioness donations Scholarship winner llz Sangster, pictured in forefront, recently presented local organizations with donations from the Exeter Lioness. From leftare Deanna Brock of Palliative Care, Bart DeVries and - Dave -Hodder from Huron Safe Homes for Youth and Patti Down, representing Huron Adult ' Care Centre. February is Heart and Stroke Month. Support the MART A4D STROKE c4D,rION Heart land Stroke Foundation. Business Directory AUCTIONEERS • • Filson & Robson FULLY LICENSED & BONDED, CALL OR FAX (519) 666-0833 3 Auctioneers for the Price of 1 With modern equipment Pickup and sell compinte or partial estates jt Specializing In Farm, Real Estate and General Sales .• Stettieneee KEVIN McARTER (519) 235-3963 Exeter, Ontario • Complete auction service • Pickup and delivery available • Will purchase complete estates (or consignments) REPAIRS Sewing Machine Repairs to all makes . Free estimates 90 Day Warranty Experienced since 1952 Sew and Save Centre Ltd. 149 Downie St., Stratford Phone 271-9660 Do -it centre wins award TORONTO - Hcnsall District Co -Op, operator of seven arca Do - it Centre stores is one of five award winners announced last week at the Canadian Hardware/Housewares/ Home Improvement Show. The local company, one of five winners, received a judges special award recognizing it for managing to thrive despite heavy competition from other small and Targe chains including the new big box stores. The Outstanding Retail Awards Program is a national event. Each year all major retail chains, buying groups and wholesalers across the country are invited to submit their nominations. Each entry is scruti- Best RSP Rate 5.60% 5 yrs as of Feb. 10/97 INV EST RA ENT S 524-2773 Goderich 1-800-265-5503 nized for store layout and design, exterior presentation, skill in mer- chandising, customer service poli- cies, profitability and growth, staff training, advertising campaigns and community involvement. The awards arc sponsored by the Canadian Retail Hardware Associa- tion, Robert Bosch Inc., Moen Inc. and 3M Canada. University of Guelph student Michael Strang received a GROWMARK, inc. scholarship from Sonia Brown, GROW - MARK'S human resource specialist in Ontario. Local student is GROW - MARK Scholarship winner MISSISSAUGA - Michael Strang, son of Keith and Sandra Strang of Exeter, was recently named a recipient of a scholarship from-GROWMARK, Inc. Strang is working toward.a degree in agricul- tural science with a major in agron- omy at the University of Guelph. GROWMARK awards 40 schol- arships totalling close to '$50.000. annually to university and college students in Ontario and the .mid- west United States. "We're invest- ing today for a return tomorrow," says Sonia Brown, GROWMARK human resources specialist in Onta- rio. "There's a need for co- operatives to support formal educa- tion to strengthen agriculture," she adds. GROWMARK began funding scholarships in the early 1960s. To- day they are awarded to students majoring in agriculture, or account- ing at 12 universities andthree ag- ricultural colleges. Each education- al institution is responsible for the selection, process and awarding of scholarships. - Y Strang will he honored at .the GROWMARK annual meeting in Chicago in 1997. GROWMARK, Inc. is a regional agricultural supply and grain mar- keting co-operative owned ,by. co- operatives in Ontario, Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin. In 1996, GROWMARK posted a $64.3 mil- lion U.S. profit on sales of $1.35 billion U.S. The co-operative has a regional office in Mississauga and a head office in Bloomington. Illi- nois. Co-operatives belonging to ANNUAL MEETING . The annual meeting of the policyholders of the Usborne & Hibbert Mutual Fire Insurance Company will be held in the Kirkton-Woodham Community Centre at 2 p.m. on Monday, February 24 to receive and dispose of the Financial and Auditor's Reports: to elect Directors and to transact any business that may rightly come before the meeting. - - Nominations will be received for the election of two Directors for a three year term. The Directors whose term of office expires are Jack Hodgert and Larry Gardiner, both of whom are eligible for re-election. Nominations will be received for the election of a Director for a two year term, necessary because of the death of Mr. Lorne Feeney. Larry Gardiner President E.J. Caers Secretary -Manager GOAL DRIVEN INVESTMENT COUNSEL Brian Mercer, Senior Investment Advisor Choosing the right individual to help you navigate through the sea of financial products and services can be the crucial difference between a financial plan that is successful and one that is not. Brian Mercer is a senior investment advisor. He understands your investment needs and can assist you in realizing your objectives through a well thought-out plan. For a FREE consultation or for an unbiased second opinion on your current Investments. CALL: 434-1993 or 1-800-388-5149 RRSP's • RETIREMENT PLANNING a PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT Brian Mercer, S jior Investment Advisor Fortune Financial Corporation FORTUNE 471 Waterloo Street FINANCIAL London, Ontario N6B 2P4 Tel: (519) 434-1993 Toll free 1-800.388-5149 Fax: (519) 434-4411 GED COMPANIES f the GROWMARK System in Onta- rio Market products and services under the Co-op and FS banners. McFARLAN MARTIN GROUP INC. CHARLES E. BEDARD The Board of Directors of McFarlan Martin Group Inc. Is pleased to announce Charles E. Bedard as Senior Partner and Vice-president of Group Benefits Consulting effective December 23, 1996. Mr. Bedard offers many years of experience designing and underwriting group Benefits and Retirement plans for many firms throughout Canada. McFarlan Martin Group Inc. Is a Division of McFarlan Martin Insurance Brokers Ltd. which is one of Ontario's leading privately owned Insurance Brokerages. Established in 1930 we continue to provide insurance services from our 12 locations throughout 11 South Western Ontario. r RateSensor`" RICs DON"' get stuck if up rates go Ask us for details today Bank of Montreal Exeter Branch 400 Main Street Exeter, Ontario (519) 235-2860 um Bank of Montreal IT is POSSIBLE* ® Registered trade mark of Bank of Montreal Trade mark of Bank o1 Montreal A well prepared resume will help you get the job you are looking for! A resume detailing art applicant's work history and education is extremely helpful to an employer who is seeking a person for a specific job vacancy. Your personal resume should accompany your letter of application. Here are some guidelines to follow in preparing your resume: D - Make it clear, concise and easy to read - and no longer than two pages U The resume should be typed on 8112" x 11" white paper with enough white space to prevent a cluttered look O Start with your name, address and phone number O Next under a sub -heading "Work History" detail the previous jobs you've held - in reverse date order - that is, last job first. ❑ Use a separate paragraph for each position and precede it with the dates you held that position. D State the job title, a brief description of the responsibilities - and the results you achieved. D The next section of your resume should come under the sub -heading of "Education". Start with the highest degree obtained or grade completed, followed by the name of the institution at which you studied. Follow this with previous education attainments. At the end, list any specific instructional courses you have attended in conjunction with your work. U Under the sub -heading "Affiliations", list memberships and/or offices held in professional or industry associations. O Under the sub -heading "Personal Interests" list any activities which you feel will be of interest to the employer - such as volunteer work, etc. Your letter of application and your resume will be the factors that make the employer decide whether to short list you for an Interview. So make It as Impressive as you can - but stick to the facts. We can help you get an impressive and professional -looking resume CaII Debbie Lord at I10i0 424 Main St. Exeter (519) 235-1331