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Home My WebLink AboutTimes Advocate, 1995-05-03, Page 5Pictured above, Greg Brydon learns terms through the assembly of a pen. New lawyer to serve Grand Bend GRAND BEND -Michael G. For- rester is Grand Bend's newest law- yer. The firm, which actually opened for business April 3, held an open house in Grand Bend Saturday. Located at 82 Ontario St.S, it is believed the office is the village's first "full-time" office to be main- tained by a resident lawyer. Forrester, who is in his 10th year of practice, said he hopes to bring the experience he has gained in general law practices in North York and Brampton to area residents. "Our Grand Bend office will of- fer a wide and varied range of legal services including: real estate, wills, powers of attorney, estates, family and divorce law, corporate and business law, litigation and criminal law" Forrester stated. Resignation is accepted GRAND BEND - The Tri - Municipal Economic Development Committee has accepted the resig- nation of Kelly 0' Dea, Market Planning Officer, effective May 5. O'Dea has accepted a position as Account Manager with the Federal Business Development Bank in Stratford. As Market Planning Officer, O'Dea has spearheaded a number of initiatives which will be used to formulate a final market plan for the Tri -Municipal area (Village of Grand Bend, Town of Bosanquet and Stephen Township). important production Have a news tip? Call the ",N Times -Advocate 235-1331 Grade five students learn how to make :a Junior Achievement exposes Exeter Public School students to the real world of business By Ingrid Nielsen T -A Staff EXETER - "Make a profit," says Jenna Rader. "Pay your bills," says Kris Roy. "Have fun," says Zack Homuth. This is some of the wise business advice from grade five students at Exeter Public School. In a new pro- gram called Junior Achievement, students are learning the flip art of running a business, including mar- keting, production, organization and management. Junior Achievement is an inter- national non-profit organization, which strives to give young people a basic understanding of business and economics. It was started in the United States, and modeled after the 4H program to give students the same hands on experience. The class is split into different in- dustries, with groups representing a shoe factory, a window man- ufacturer, a pizza parlour, a home builder, and a farm. The students are taught to make decisions that affect their buiness. To understand production, the class remained in their groups but instead of their separate industries, they all had to produce pens. They were taught the different methods, such as unit and mass production and then they had to experiment with both types to see which worked best for them. During a timed trial, they also learned im- portant factors such as cooperation and efficiency. Peter Darbishire, the Managing Editor for A.I.S. Communications Ltd., comes in once a week to work with the students and share his business knowledge. The students look on eagerly as he describes simply the basic elements to run- ning a business. Aside from the four basic ele- ments of business, the students are also taught how to apply for a job successfully and the terminology involved in the job market. Parents "have been very positive about it," says Darlene Ellison, the teacher involved with the program. Infrastructure projects approved for Grand Bend TORONTO - Two projects in the Village of Grand Bend worth $40,470 have been approved under the Canada/Ontario Infrastructure Works program, Lambton- Middlesex MP Rose -Marie Ur, Lambton MPP Ellen MacKinnon and Grand Bend Mayor Cam Ivey announced recently. Funding of $26,030 will be used to upgrade docking facilities at the village's local harbour. These im- provements include securing float- ing docks and adding electrical ser- vices to new boating slips. These improvements will stimulate tour- ism by enabling the harbour to ac- commodate larger boats. Funding of $14,440 will be used to extend street lighting on Ontario Street South to serve residents liv- ing in the newly expanded area of the village. Work on these projects, which will create an estimated 10 person - weeks of employment, should be completed in May 1995. "The partnership formed between BUSINESS DIRECTORY AUCTIONEERS • Filson 8 Robson 35 Years Experience of Selling or Appraisals CaII or fax 519.666-0833 for yours Mobile office, immediate payment, 3 auctioneers we pick up and sell com- plete or partial household effects Specializing In real estate and general sales 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 Bob Heywood Licensed Auctioneer Specializing in household and estate auctions Reasonable rates Bob 235-0874 Laverne 235-1278 HAIR STYLIST �e Cutting 10 Wellington St. & Main (Beside Murphy's) 235 -HAIR (4247)' Vicki Parsons Kim Scott Terri Farquhar Waxing and ear piercing Seniors discount on Mon., Tues., Wed. Whens Tuesday, May 16, 1:30-4 pm Where) London Convention Centre, Salon B, 300 York Street, London Seating is limited. To reserve your space, call Sylvia Davis at Lerner & Associates (619.672-4610) by May 1). Deadlines for compliance with this new legislation are fast approaching. Is your firm ready? Join us for a complimentary workshop on what your organization must do to comply with this new law. The presenters, lawyers John Judson and Sandra Coleman, have written and spoken extensively on employment equity throughout Ontario. LERNER 1 1 1 1 C I 1 1 1 1 sAsensttss a 10ttcnt06s Box 2336 80 Dufferin Ave. London, Ontario N6A 4G4 Tekphone (619) 672-4131 (619)672.4610 Box 96 Suite 2400 130 Adelaide St. W. Toronto, Ontario M611 JPS Telephone (416) 8673076 • 1 the three levels of government will provide an improved quality of life for the residents of Grand Bend," said Mr. Ur. "I am pleased the vil- lage will benefit from the infra- structure program." "These projects will provide jobs for residents of Grand Bend and contribute to the lasting infrastruc- ture of the village while providing modern and larger facilities for tourists," said MacKinnon. "The funds for the harbour ad- dress the most immediate problems for our transient facilities, said Mayor Ivey. "Transient boaters arc a major source of revenue for the harbour and an important factor in our tourism business. The street lighting project will upgrade Onta- rio Street South in the recent boun- dary adjusted area." Canada/Ontario Infrastructure Works is a $2.1 billion shared -cost program designed to create jobs through local priority projects which will improve the province's infrastructure and therefore its competitive position. A • .The local business eooemuoityia also actively involved in the pro- gram. All funding is from the pri- vate sector. The sponsors for the Exeter pro- gram include: Exeter Optimists, Exeter Times Advocate, Exeter Produce, Gaiser-Kneale Insurance, A.I.S. Communications Ltd., Exet- er Business Improvement, Big 'O' Drain Tile Inc., and Little and Grant. This project "is more or less the pilot for Grade five and six" in Huron County, says Ellison. Junior Achievers is active at the high school level, and only recently at- tempted the projeet with public school students. • ifWestm(I,llP 1Yr. -7.28% 3 Yr. - 7.50% 5 yr. - 7.50% Segregated Funds 2 YR. - 8.20% 3YR. -7.94% 4 YR. - 8.81% Gaiser-Kneale 235-2420, 2384484 • GIC rates subject w change. Short- term rates available. 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