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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1995-09-20, Page 5i T ' S YO 1 IR >F31 I.S I N -LLS .S Times -Advocate, September 20, 1995 Economic development specialist to chair public meeting in Hensall HENSALL - Do the residents of Hensall want a Community Devel- opment Co-ordinator'? They are be- ing given the opportunity to voice their views at a public meeting Monday, September 25 as the Hen- sall Community Centre. Special guest Dr. David Douglas of the University of Guelph will speak on 'Community Development: Critical Ingredients for Success' and will facilitate an .open -forum discussion. Author of Community Economic Development in Canada, published last year, Dr. Douglas selected Hensall as one of his research field study sites and devoted three pages of his book to an examination of this community's economic devel- opment strategy. In May of this year, Dr. Douglas visited Hensall with 17 students from his intensive course in com- munity economic development. The group spoke with members of the Hensall Economic Develop- ment Committee (HEDC) and of- fered their suggestions following a reading of the HEDC's 'Strategy for Village Improvement, 1995- 1999'. After more than three years of fact -gathering - including discus- sions with Dr. Douglas and his group as well as representatives from three local areas who have hired the services of a Community Development Co-ordinator - mem- bers of the HEDC have compiled a newsletter summarizing their find- ings; copies of the newsletter have been distributed to every household in the village. The committee's next step is to put the question to the community at the public meeting on September 25. If indications are favorable, ap- plications for government funding programs will be submitted in prep- aration for hiring early next year. "We feel that this new position has the power to increase our eco- nomic potential by developing ex- isting business opportunities and by New official logo designed ‘1,Z111'.1 \ 11'.1? . , , ,' \ti 41 f'1 Steve Greydanus, London (left) has designed the new offi- cial logo for the Alzheimer Community Support Program. This group provides volunteer support and counselling in Middlesex County to people with the disease and their care givers. A recent graduate of the Fanshawe Industrial Design program, Steve says the logo incorporates the offi- cial forget-me-not flower of the Alzheimer Society with the Caring Hands of the local group. With him is Jackie Wells, Strathroy, Manager of VON Volunteer Programs in Middles- ex. Auxiliary tours hospital EXETER - The September meet- ing of the South Huron Hospital Auxiliary was held on September 12 with the president Donna Paynter in charge. The meeting was preceded by a potluck luncheon. Don Currell then took the members on a tour of the newly -renovated sections of the ho 'tal. This was most infor- mative and of interest to the Aux- iliary members. During the meeting which fol- lowed a shower of articles for the gift shop was received. details of Tag Days (October 2-7) and Rum- mage Sale (October 18-19) were finalized. A film entitled "Hospital Auxiliaries, The Heart of Health Care in Ontario" was shown. The volunteer of the month gift was presented to Mary Fisher in recognition of her work organizing the newly re -opened gift shop. ■ Back in Time... By Ross Haugh from the archives of the Exeter Times Advocate 10 YEARS AGO September 18. 1985 - Lori Consitt of R.R. 1, Varna was named Huron County Queen of the Furrow at the county plowing [latch held at the Nott Brothers farm , between Clinton aid Seaforth. A firm which will soon be supplyint all the prop shafts for Gertrai Motors produc- tion plaits throughout North America is springing to life in Duron Park. Grant Wilson, a resident of the Gianton area for the past 12 years is president of the new firm, GRW Industries. Between 12 to 15 employees have started limited produc- tion in the former Hughes Boetworks building at the area industrial park and the nulnber is expected to esca- lat to between 50 and 65 ear- ly next year when all of the production machinery is in ' pace. 25 YEARS AGO September 21, 1970 - The targe local Dutch Canadian Community was out in full force at the Exeter Legion Hall Friday night to say "Thank You, Canada." More than 200 natives of the Netherlands gathered along with many Canadian veterans of the Second World War to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the Dutch Liberation. Two hundred and three stu- dents registered Monday in the three courses at Centralia College of Agricultural Tech- nology. 40 YEARS AGO September 19, 1955 - Open House was held at the Credi- ton Evangelical United Breth- ren Church parsonage Friday. Rev. and Mrs. Glenn Strome greeted members and friends who called to see the im- provements made during the last ibw months. Scpth Huron District High School Board made a formal regt,est of the municipalities in tie area for $85,000 to 0 - name the construction of a fiveroom addition. Rsbert Ieffrey was awarded first prize in the field crop competition in corn .sponsored by he Exeter Agricultural So- ciey. 50 YEARS AGO September 20, 1945 - Reeve B.N. Tuckey and Mrs. Tuckey hae moved into their new house on William street. Bob Burns and Eldred Sim - ions of the R.C.A.F. have re- tuned from Belleville airport ind are on an extended leave. The large auditorium of James Street United Church was well filled Sunday morn- ing for the Memorial service for the men of the congrega- N lion who fell in World War 1939-1945. 75 YEARS AGO September 20. 1920 - Twen- ty-one cases of whiskey were stolen from the baggage room of the Grand Truck Railway station in Exeter. Byron Hicks of Centralia sold 155 steers to the Swift Company last week. These cat- tle were were all fed by Mr. Hicks and considered an excel- lent hunch. He will ship an- other 100 this week. Mr. Hugh Spackman who has conducted a hardware busi- ness in Exeter for many years, has sold out to Mr. B.W.F. Beavers who gets possession at once. There will be a special train service on the Grand Trunk Railway during London Fair this week. The train will leave Exeter at 7:55 a.m. and return at midnight. 100 YEARS AGO September 19, 1895 - Mr. Tobias Fahncr of Crediton has cut a field of oats which he claims has averaged 125 grains to the stalk. He says he would like to hear of some one who can beat this. The quietude of the village of Zurich was somewhat changed on Saturday when a young lady and gentleman pleasure bent drove around the village seated on a hay rack. Instead of hay being drawn on this occasion it turned out to be Hey. The young man says he Cann repeat the experience if any of the other fair damsels wish i drive. Leave orders at the Heron Hotel. Wiigham is to have a new newspaper named the Journal. It will take more money than braias to successfully conduct a third paper in Wingham. BUSINESS DIRECTORY AUCTIONEERS Filson & Robson 35 Years Experience of Selling or Appraisals Call 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 Serving Exeter area for 10 years Large Auction Centre at 586 Main St. S. We will consign anything you want to sell or we will buy outright for cash. Complete auction Service Contact Bob Res. 235-0874, Bus. 2354469 HAIR STYLIST ��. Cattinged- 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. seeking partnerships with surround- ing kmmunities to develop new possibilities," says Daniel Holm, chairperson of the HEDC. "Ours is a community that works hard to provide its residents with an enrich- ing, enjoyable life. We're willing to continue our efforts to improve Hensall's economy by encouraging support of local business and indus- try, with all village residents work- ing together. Equally important is sharing our unique qualities, prod- ucts and services with tourists and visitors to the area." Residents are invited to voice their views at the public meeting, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. on Septem- ber 25 at the Hensall Community Centre. Those unable to attend are asked to cut out the 'question -and - answer' form on the front cover of their newsletter and drop it in the box provided at the municipal of- fice. Cash prizes up for grabs TORONTO - Young people be- tween the ages of 16 and 24 who like to speak their minds are invit- ed to participate in the public speaking competition at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. The win- ner will receive a cash prize of $700 courtesy of the Farm Credit Corporation (FCC), and the oppor- tunity to spend a day exploring ar- eas of interest to them at the Onta- rio Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA). Five runners-up will also receive cash prizes. Contestants must give a timed, five to seven minute speech in English or French, on one of four topics: • 80 years of 4-H in Ontario - A Proud History and Exciting Future • The Importance of Urban - Rural Relations • Agriculture - Tapping into the Information Highway • Proactive Agriculture Farm Page Program to assist job -seekers comes to Grand Bend • GRAND BEND - A special workshop providing help to those searching for employment is coming to Grand Bend Octo- ber 2. The program, "Exploring Ca- reer Options", is free to any job hunter, and is provided by the George Perry Adult Learning Centre, Sarnia, with funding from Human Resources Devel- opment Canada (formerly Cana- da Employment). It will be held at the Pinedale Hotel. - The course runs every day 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., for six weeks, October 2 to November 10. For anyone working on a high school diploma, it is equiv- alent to a grade 11 Career De iel- opment credit course. The workshop begins with an examination of what skills the participant possesses, and a look at what he/she has accom- plished. - Personalities are considered, so that participants can discover what line of work they are best suited for. Then job search skills are stressed - resume writing, let- ter writing, and interview skills. All participants have the op- portunity to work on a computer and create their own resume. Towards the end of the six week session, participants are placed in a one or two day "job shadow". This is a work place- ment where they get to try out a job. Usually they are placed with a worker and either work with them or follow them. Some par- ticipants use this to try out some- thing they've never done before to see if they like it, while others use it as an opportunity to get a foot in the door of a workplace where they think there are em- ployment possibilities. The workshop also includes a literacy and numeracy compo- nent. Any participants needing assistance with reading, writing and math to improve their em- ployability are given help. The workshop is currently in Forest, and continues to move around Lambton County. It will be Alvinston November 13 to December 22. Facilitators for the workshop are Mary Alderson and Thea De - Groot. For more information or to reg- ister, call Mary at (519) 786- 5667. Practices The competition is co-sponsored by the Farm Credit Corporation and OMAFRA. It will take place at the Royal Agricultural Winter ( air on Saturday, November 11. Entry forms are available at field offices of OMAFRA or the Farm Credit Corporation. ' Entries and a $20 fee must be re- ceived by September 29. The num- ber of entries is limited to the first 25 received. For more information contact Anne Thompson, co-chair, 905-873-6811; Ted Young, FCC, 519-821-1330; or Carol Murphy, OMAFRA, 519-767-3137. Gaiser Kneale 235-2420, 2384484 * GIC rates sub)ect to change. Short term rates available. Segregated Funds rates reflect actual parr performance. Furore returns wall vary. Investments GIC / RSP 1 Yr. - 6.625% 3Yr. -7.00% 5 yr. - 7.55% Segregated Funds 6 MONTH -18.50% 1 YR. - 10.96% END OF SEASON END OF LINE CLEAR OUT SALE TOO MANY ITEMS TO LIST EVERYTHING IN THE GREENHOUSE LAWN & GARDEN CHEMICALS CLOTHING HOUSE WARES AUTOMOTIVE etc., etc., etc., LIMITED QUANTITIES - FIRST COME - FIRST SERVE AT THESE �MpPR�/II/Cn(ES THEY WON'T LASTLONG `W 2Gi to .�L glf C i L 6 .M IL Uv� ENSALL HENSALL STRICT 262-3002 OPERATIVE