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Beautification
Storefronts along Main Street in Exeter have begun to
plant flowers in newly construction flower boxes. The box-
es are part of an ongoing plan for beautification of the
core business area.
Back in Time...
By Ross Haugh from the archives of
the Exeter Times Advocitt
10 YEARS AGO
May 29, 1985 - At the 17th annual graduation ceremonies at Cen-
tralia College of Agricultural Technology, the founding principal of
the college in 1967 was the guest speaker. Jim MacDonald encour-
aged the graduating students to get involved in their communities.
25 YEARS AGO
May 28, 1970 - At a special meeting called by the Exeter Planning
Board, Wednesday, three ratepayers were in attendance to air their
objections over a plan to rezone lots north of the Brewers Retail to
permit the establishment of a car wash.
The battle continues over the amount being charged for parking
on the beach at Grand Bend this summer. After the first long week-
end when the charge was 50 cents for the first hour and 25 cents for
each additional hour, a delegation headed by merchant Paul Couse
said they wouldn't settle for anything more than last year's rate of
50 cents per day.
Eric James Crocker who received his B.A. with great distinction
from the Regina Campus of the Univeristy of Saskatchewan was
awarded the University prize in Arts and Science which is presented
to the most distinguished graduate in teh faculty of arts and science.
He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. G.K.Crocker of Dashwood.
50 YEARS AGO
May 31, 1945 - A number from Exeter were in London Wednes-
day evening to hear the Hon. Mackenzie King who spoke in the are-
na.
Jim White was in I ondon Friday representing Exeter High School
when 34 boys of the Leaders Club were guests of the London Free
Press.
Dr. Hobbs Taylor of Dashwood, Progressive Conservative who
has been ill and unable to take an active part in the election cam-
paign, was re-elected to the Ontario Legislature by a sweeping ma-
jority, Monday.
Dr. Harvey Cowen was elected president of the Exeter Lions Club
at a meeting held in Trivitt Parish Hall, Friday evening.
William H. Golding of Seaforth, Liberal member of Parliament in
Ottawa since 1932 was returned in the federal election of Huron -
Perth for a fourth term.
Mr. R.E. Hopper is making plans for a post war funeral home in
Exeter and has purchased the home of Sandy Elliott on William
street.
75 YEARS AGO
May 10, 1920 - The recent meeting of theYouth League of James
street church took on the form of a town nomination and election.
Those nominated did not hesitate to say what they thought.
They criticized the town for dust, the crowding of sidewalks, the
lazy day workman, excessive charges for garbage removal, the idle
roller, children being out of school, the town clock and the lack of a
curfew. Housecleaning time is at hand. It is quite a problem for the
old man to find his hat and shoes these days.
The Exeter band was at Kirkton Friday afternoon providing music
for the UFO celebration.
On Thursday four frame barns in the heart of the Exeter busines
section were destroyed by fire which seriously threatened the main
business section of town.
A great four-day Chautauqua is to be held in Exeter July 12 to 15,
afternoon and evening with eight entertainments in all.
The Jackson Clothing Co. in Hensill is closed down for stock tak-
ing. At present they are employing 15 operators with a payroll of
$500 per month.
A meeting of the ratepayers of S.S. 5 Stephen was held in the
school Monday night and it was decided to install a steam heating
system in the school.
The Huron Anglican Synod has fixed the minimum stipend for
clergy at $1,300 with free rectory.
100 YEARS AGO
May 26, 1895 - The thermometer registered 93 degrees in the
shade and 115 degrees in the sun at one o'clock on Sunday.
Summer Experience
Wage Assistance
CLINTON - The popular wage '
assistance program for summer
help on the farm has been an-
nounced. Application forms for tyle
$3.00 per hour assistance are avail-
able from both the Agricultural
Employment Services offices and
from OMAFRA field offices.
Farmers applying for the program
must have had gross farm produc-
tion of at least $7,000 iri 1994. For
this year's program, employers
cannot hire a youth that has
worked more than 15 hours in any
one week prior to May 19, 1995.
The employee being considered
cannot be an immediate family
member. The period of employ-
ment has to be at least six continu-
ous weeks with a minimum of 30
hours per week and a maximum of
40 hours per week. The employer
must pay the minimum wage
which is $6.85/hour for employees
Starting a small business
Small business in the largest employer in Huron County
Heather Mir T -A staff
EXETER - Small business has generated 75
per cent of the new jobs created in the last 10
years and with the growth demonstrated of late
in Exeter, this trend will continue into the next
century. According to the 1993 statistics from
Huron County Planning, 17 per cent of Hu-
ron's total work force is self-employed.
The idea of self-employment is a draw for
many reasons and self-determination is prob-
ably top on most people's list. Some en-
trepreneurs are forced into starting a business
because they are out of work and need to
create their own job. Others have found the
right time to fulfill a life-long dream. But
along with the freedom and flexibility of being
your own boss, comes the responsibility of
working long hours and the ability to take a
risk.
Carol Leeming of the Huron County Small
Business Resource Centre in Seaforth provides
potential entrepreneurs with information about
starting a business. The centre is basically a
self-help office with a variety of resources in-
cluding everything from videos and books to
loan application forms. In order to serve all of
Huron County, the business centre has in-
formation outlets at the municipal offices in
Exeter, Clinton, Goderich and Wingham.
Leeming outlined some of the most popular
ventures in the past two years of the centre's
operation. The majority of people who have
utilized the resource centre have been inter-
ested in the service sector. Health care related
service, personal service, and some retail busi-
nesses have demonstrated growth. The service
sector is Huron County's largest employer and
is expected to remain dominant as most new
jobs are created by the service industry.
"We have had a fair deal of interest from the
Exeter area, it has a very dynamic Main
Street," said Leeming.
Listed as the 10 best businesses for the
1990's are the following: computer software,
mail order catalogues, environmental control
systems, personal portable phones, family
function markets, interaction video, custom -
crafted items, personal financing planning and
retail services, recycled material and personal
security. As we head into the year 2000, these
areas may already be changing.
Risk is a part of every business venture but
with the development of a proper business
plan and careful evaluation success and profit
can be achieved. A typical business plan is a
report of the overall activities of your en-
terprise, according to Starting a Small Busi-
ness in Ontario, a publication of the Ministry
of Industry, Trade and Technology.
"It is a report on the company:s sources and
uses of funds, management personnel, labour
relations, products, marketing strategy, pro-
duction techniques and research."
Personal as well as professional planning are
key to starting a small business but without fi-
nancing the plan cannot be put into action. The
Huron business centre provides information
about financing and Jim Niesen, general man-
ager of the Huron Business Development Cor-
poration offers help to those who cannot se-
cure conventional bank financing. The HBDC
operates as a high risk or alternative resource
lender.
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Hensall resident producing major
event for Canada's Chief of Defense
LONDON - Hensall resident,
Cass Bayley is in the midst of
some of the most intriguing work
she has done in many years as she
puts the finishing touches on the
third annual City of London Tattoo
which takes place June 17 at
Thompson Arena.
With more than 350 performers
who have been preparing for the
last six months, the final show will
feature Massed Pipes and Drums,
Brass Reed Bands, Scottish Coun-
try Dancers and making a special
appearance from Halifax, the 60
member Naval Gun Run. Bayley
saw them perfotm at Toronto's
Skydome last year and was thrilled
when they asked to be included in
the tattoo.
But the event took on an exciting
twist when Canada's Chief of pe-
fense staff, General A.J.G.D. de
Chastelain, CMM, OC, CD accept-
ed her invitation to be the 1995
Tattoo special guest of honour.
"The presence of General de
Chastelain offers the Tattoo the
highest form of military respect
and as this performance celebrates
the 50th anniversary of the end of
World War Il, his attendance is es-
pecially significant, says Bayley.
Bayley has worked closely with
veterans groups for this special
event and will be visiting the Park -
wood Hospital veterans on the af-
ternoon of June 17 with de Chaste -
lain.
Bayley owns an event manage-
ment company in London and has
worked on an impressive list of
projects including the launch of
the Canadian Medical Hall of
Fame, the CUDDY International
Grand Prix show Jumping, Winter -
fest, a Royal visit with Prince Ed-
ward, Covent Garden Market's
150th anniversary (this October)
the Mercedes World Cup and in
18 years of age and older and
$6.40/hour for employees under 18
years of age. Employees being
considered must be between the
ages of 15 and 24 and legally enti-
tled to work in Canada. Employers
must pay all the regular employ-
ment costs and deductions includ-
ing Workers' Compensation and
Employer Health Tax.
The deadline for application is
July 24, 1995 but early applica-
tions are strongly encouraged. The
government's allocation to this
program is $1,250,000. Complete
details arc available from the AES
in Walkerton (519) 881-3671 and
from OMAFRA Clinton at (519)
482-3428 or 1-800-265-5170.
R.A. (Bob) Humphries P.Ag.
Agricultural Representative
Huron County
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"I didn't have a clue what a tat-
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Literacy
Festival
CLINTON - The Family Litera-
cy Festival is coning to the Clin-
ton Fairgrounds June 6 to 9. This
is the second year for the event
which celebrates literacy with
Canadian children's authors, sto-
rytellers, puppeteers, musicians
and workshops.
The Tuesday and Friday work-
shops, authors and presentations
are geared to young children
from preschool age to grade 2.
On Wednesday and Thursday, the
scheduled activities are designed
for children in grades 3 to 6. The
festival times are 9:30 a.m. to
11:30 p.nl. and 12:30 to 2:30
p.m. during the week.
A workshop for parents, teach-
ers and literacy providers will be
held on Wednesday night from
7:30 to 9:00 p.m at the Clinton
Town Hall. Paul Kropp, author
of the Reading Solution will
speak about getting children of
all aged involved in reading.
A well prepared resume will help you
get the job you are looking for!
A resume detailing an 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
❑ The resume should be typed on 8 1/2" 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.
O Use a separate paragraph for each position and
precede it with the dates you held that position.
O State the job title, a brief description of the
responsibilities - and the results you achieved. "
O 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.
O Under the sub -heading "Affiliations", list memberships
and/or offices held in professional or industry
associations.
O Under the sub -heading "Personal Interests" list aiy
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
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424 Main St. Exeter
(519), 235-1331
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