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Times-Advocate, 1996-03-06, Page 5• 10 YEARS AGO March 10, 1986 - Exeter council tabled a request from members of the local U.A.W. asking for rejection of the recent free trade talks as it would probably mean the end of the Fleck manufacturing plant at Huron Park. Correction - In last week's report of the town of Exeter naming a new mascot, it should have read, 'The White Wonder". Our apolo- gies. 25 YEARS AGO March 9, 1971 - This is Education Week in Ontario, but area stu- dents and parents learned only that they live in the province's snow belt. It was actually a "review lesson". Parents had been invited to attend classes during the week, but for the first two or three days they couldn't get there - neither could their children. Another severe storm in the area Saturday night prevailed until Tuesday morning. Roads became plugged Sunday and in some areas they were not cleaned out until Wednesday. The Grand Bend pee wees won the WOAA pee wee "D" champi- onship by defeating Belgrave 7-6. The team lost only one game all season long. The coaches are Bill Baird, Bob Chapdelaine and Griff Thomas. The captain is Kevin Datars. 35 YEARS AGO March 10, 1961 - Ross Marshall, R.R. 1, Kirkton was elected a di- rector of the Holstein -Friesian Association of Canada at the annual meeting held lately in Toronto. Jim Neil, R.R. 1, Exeter won the turnip championship at the Hu- ron Seed Fair for the second straight year. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Neil. This week Dr. M.C. Fletcher of Exeter marked the completion of 35 years of service to the community. At Tuesday night's SHDHS board meeting, principal H.L. Sturgis and chairman Larry Snider both endorsed the current proposal to es- tablish a trades school in Huron county. 40 YEARS AGO March 9, 1956 - Hydro and telephone crews are still mopping up after the worst storm of the winter which played havoc with wires and poles and caused damage estimated at $75,000. Bonnie Heather McCrae, Dashwood; Sandra and Linda Walper, Exeter and Carol Brown, Hensall were district pianists who won honors at the Stratford Kiwanis Music Festival this week. Bonnie Doerr was the winner of the public speaking contest at the Home and School Association meeting Tuesday evening. She chose for her topic "Wonders in the World of Science." SO YEARS AGO March 8, 1946 - Andrew Bierling, after five years with the Cana- dian Forces in Canada and overseas, has resumed his position with Jones and May. Mr. Elmer D. Bell, who previous to the war conducted a law of- fice in Seaforth has purchased the law practice of Mr. J.W. Morley. Mr. F.W. Gladman, who at one time was associated with J.G. Stanbury, now Judge Stanbury of St. Catharines has taken as a part- ner an Exeter boy, W.G. Cochrane. 75 YEARS AGO March 11, 1921 - Mr. Frank Coates of Usborne township has pur- chased from Mr. Charles Upshall the fifty acre grass farm north of Winchelsea. Mr. James Scott has sold his home and property in Exeter to Mr. George Coward of Usborne. Mr. Thomas Willis last week had a new smokestack erected at his creamery in Centralia. 100 YEARS AGO March 6, 1896 ;From an authentic source we have lately re- ceived corifitniatton bf wh'a( hiipeared to be 'an idle Yurliou't from Farquhar, to wit: 'That while prospecting last season in the 'district lying between the village of Lumley and the Northwest boundary of Usborne, Fred Stewart discovered a ruby of almost priceless value, whereupon he immediately filed a claim with the proper authorities. Mr. Stewart intends taking out papers, his intention being to develop the property in the near future. Messrs. Bawden and Howard intend to build a large skating rink in town for the coming summer. We are glad to notice that the advantages of the Exeter Public Li- brary are being more freely made use of than formerly. On Saturday evenings in particular the library room is crowded with people read- ing the papers and magazines and taking out books for home read- ing. Fruit experts in this area say that the peach buds have all been killed by frost and there will be a poor crop again this year. ANNOUNCEMENT Randy Yearley & Tom Stewart are pleased to announce the formation of Responsive Multi -Tech Services Ltd. a multi -trade, single source, mechanical and electrical contracting company with locations in CREDITON & LONDON Randy & Tom bring together over 40 years of technical & managerial expertise in a company that provides the following services to commercial & industrial clients throughout Southwestern Ontario • Air Balancing • Air Conditioning • Boilers • Electrical Services • Gas/Oil Burners • HeatingSystems • Motor Repairs • Process Heating/Cooling • Refrigeration • Sheet Metal • Temperature Controls • Water Treatment (519) 858-8515 H&R Block Taxpayers' Bill of Rights 1. You have the right to the biggest refund to which you are entitled 2. You have the right to pay no more tax than required by law. 3. You have the right to apply for all tax credits for which you fY 4. You have the right to have your tax return prepared by experienced, carefully trained, courteous tax preparers. 5. You have the right to receive your refund quickly 6. You have the right to receive thorough, accurate service at a reasonable price. Because It's your moo 476 Main at. Exeter • 2354i8* •3ta00424-0231 OPEN Moment. 94 • sat, by Students survey local stores for Impact study The impact study man- ual on new format re- tailing was completed by, Guelph University EXETER - South Huron District High School students in Cliff Wa- ters' OAC geography class will be- gin surveying local commercial businesses Thursday as part of an impact study on new formal re- tailing. After two junior department stores made inquiries about es- tablishing at the north end of Exet- er, council agreed it would be re- quired of applicants to complete a impact study on new format re- tailing. The goal of such a study would be to evaluate the positive or neg- ative impact such a store would have on local commercial busi- nesses. Council resolved it would only consider zoning for this new use if it was satisfied the impact would be positive or at least neu; tral. Although no applicants have con- ducted a study, it is still considered an important element of local de- velopment and planning. Town Administrator Rick Hun- dey and County Planner Wayne Caldwell approached University of Guelph Urban and Rural Planning graduate students to see if they would be willing to take on the im- pact study as a project. The university agreed to provide Exeter with a manual for a study including the methodology. The town made a small donation to the university and covered manual costs. Once the town had a .manual in hand, it came time to decide how to carry out the study. Waters' geog- raphy class at SHDHS was ap- proached and was enthusiastic about participating in the com- mercial study. The town initiative is expected to be a good tool for the Exeter Busi- ness Association for evaluating marketing strengths and weak- nesses. Police encourage property identification program BOSANQUET - In recent weeks pealing to a would-be thief. OPP have investigated several cot- The OPP detachment in Forest tage break and enters in the Ipper- has engraving tools and invisible wash and Port Franks areas of Bo- ink marking pens available for loan sanquet. to anyone interested in protecting Stolen property included chairs, their property. sofas, mattresses and appliances. Police remind cottage and home- owners of the need to identify property, particularly property that is more Vulnerable to thieves, , through a program called Operation Identification. The recording of a serial number will assist a police investigation by locating the rightful owner and ob- taining a conviction against the person possessing a stolen item. Identifying property by marking a number on it or recording a serial number is know by crime preven- tion officers as target hardening. This process makes the target or profieftyltarder'fo' steal of 1'ess'als=" Kaeale moi *45 ram. yo Short firm rata mailable. $•s►•s ii Flank rata refloat 417641,00r pplb►noncs, : pun Investments GIC 1 RSP lYr. -4.75% 3 Yr, - 5.75% 5 yr. - 6.30% • Segregated Farads 1 YR, - 31.39% 5 YR. - 11.53 HAVE US PREPARE YOUR 1995 i PERSONAL TAX RETURN Accurately and Efficiently zw. Serving Individuals, Businesses Ill,Yromi and Farmers. >I A CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT ulizuxso OUR OFFICE LOCATED IN HENSALL wAS oe 100 2634039 or 262-3111, 1-800-567.0844 W.H. MacGregor ACCOUNTING SERVICE -Over 18 Years of Experlence • 114 King St., Herself / 138 Main St. S. 2^' FI., Seaforth • ■ BUSINESS DIRECTORY AUCTIONEERS Fuer UCENSED & BONDED, CAU. OR FAX (519) 6664833 3 Auctioneers for the Pdoe Wffh modem�emdpment Plckap and sill complete ecoisi;cr4lal estates In Farm, Real Estate and General Salts Advertise here and watch your business Bob Heywood' Licensed Auctioneer Serving Exeter area for 10 years Large Auction Centro at 686 Main St. 8. we will cons• tt anything you went to sell or vm will bury outright for cash. Complete auction Service • Contact Bob Res. 2350874, Bus. 2384489 REPAIRS Sewing Machi» Repairs . to aN makes Fres estimates ExperiencDay ed since 1952 Sew and Save Centre Ltd. 149 Downie St., Strafford Phone 273.+8660 Times -Advocate, March 6,1996 Council approves sidewalk patio design Heather Mir T -A staff GRAND BEND - Council passed a motion to approve in principal the design concept presented by Craig Paulger of the Main Street Task Farce for the construction of a sidewalk patio. Features of the patio -design include a secure barrier and a board- walk constructed of pressure treated wood. An artist's interpretation of the design for the front J Dees restaurant highlights the nautical theme as adopted by the Main Street Committee. Councillor Bob Mann moved that council approve this design to be used by up to four Grand Bend restaurants in the 1996 season as a test market for sidewalk cafes. By using a single design, the Main Street will have a uniform style. Although J Dees hopes to have the sidewalk patio in place for this season, Paulger said it doesn't plan to open until after the May 2-4 weekend. ' vas also suggested that regulations should be put in place r( si weeke, As a 1,1.. n' during peak limes such as long Jiff -mull to secure. ,nesses wishing to establish a side- walk cafe must nu—e . i ,....ion to council in order to set up an en- croachment agreement. The construction of the raised structure will also require a building permit and be subject to inspection and well as village bylaws. Council has given the Main Street Task Force the responsibility to establish policies regarding the use of sidewalk cafes including so- cial responsibility. Although the project is "considerable investment" to the tune of $6,000 to $7,000, several businesses have expressed interest in pur- suing the project. "I think it's a progressive step for Grand Bend, will create a cer- tain flair on the Main Street and generate some excitement," said Paulger. March Break Bowling Monday -9-4,6:30-11 .m.,Tuesday, 9-4, Wednesday 12 - 4, 8:00 -11:00, Thursday, 12 - 4, 8 -11 No Smoking Bowling Monday 9 - 4. Learn to bowl; Wednesday's 12 - 4:00 p.m. Mixed No Smoking Bowling Singles or Couples. New bowlers welcome. Starting 6:30 p.m. Sunday March 17. Town & Country Bowling Lanes CaII 236-4923 for further Information. Tony and Marlene Bedard ■ BUSINESS DIRECTORY AUCTIONEERS Fuer UCENSED & BONDED, CAU. OR FAX (519) 6664833 3 Auctioneers for the Pdoe Wffh modem�emdpment Plckap and sill complete ecoisi;cr4lal estates In Farm, Real Estate and General Salts Advertise here and watch your business Bob Heywood' Licensed Auctioneer Serving Exeter area for 10 years Large Auction Centro at 686 Main St. 8. we will cons• tt anything you went to sell or vm will bury outright for cash. Complete auction Service • Contact Bob Res. 2350874, Bus. 2384489 REPAIRS Sewing Machi» Repairs . to aN makes Fres estimates ExperiencDay ed since 1952 Sew and Save Centre Ltd. 149 Downie St., Strafford Phone 273.+8660 Times -Advocate, March 6,1996 Council approves sidewalk patio design Heather Mir T -A staff GRAND BEND - Council passed a motion to approve in principal the design concept presented by Craig Paulger of the Main Street Task Farce for the construction of a sidewalk patio. Features of the patio -design include a secure barrier and a board- walk constructed of pressure treated wood. An artist's interpretation of the design for the front J Dees restaurant highlights the nautical theme as adopted by the Main Street Committee. Councillor Bob Mann moved that council approve this design to be used by up to four Grand Bend restaurants in the 1996 season as a test market for sidewalk cafes. By using a single design, the Main Street will have a uniform style. Although J Dees hopes to have the sidewalk patio in place for this season, Paulger said it doesn't plan to open until after the May 2-4 weekend. ' vas also suggested that regulations should be put in place r( si weeke, As a 1,1.. n' during peak limes such as long Jiff -mull to secure. ,nesses wishing to establish a side- walk cafe must nu—e . i ,....ion to council in order to set up an en- croachment agreement. The construction of the raised structure will also require a building permit and be subject to inspection and well as village bylaws. Council has given the Main Street Task Force the responsibility to establish policies regarding the use of sidewalk cafes including so- cial responsibility. Although the project is "considerable investment" to the tune of $6,000 to $7,000, several businesses have expressed interest in pur- suing the project. "I think it's a progressive step for Grand Bend, will create a cer- tain flair on the Main Street and generate some excitement," said Paulger. March Break Bowling Monday -9-4,6:30-11 .m.,Tuesday, 9-4, Wednesday 12 - 4, 8:00 -11:00, Thursday, 12 - 4, 8 -11 No Smoking Bowling Monday 9 - 4. Learn to bowl; Wednesday's 12 - 4:00 p.m. Mixed No Smoking Bowling Singles or Couples. New bowlers welcome. Starting 6:30 p.m. Sunday March 17. Town & Country Bowling Lanes CaII 236-4923 for further Information. 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