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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1994-9-14, Page 5By Ross Haugh from the archives of the Exeter Times Advocate 10 YEARS AGO September 12, 1984 - Atten- dance was down slightly at Saturday's 115th edition of the Kirkton Fall Fair. A long and successful ca- reer of a local dentist was of- ficially ended Saturday night. Dr. John Corbett who spent 46 years in dentistry with the last 35 in Exeter was hon- oured by family and col- leagues. Tuckersmith reeve Bob Bell bought the first ticket for the gold and silver elimination draw which is the kickoff for celebrations to mark the 150th birthday of Tuckersmith township in 1985. 25 YEARS AGO August 7, 1969 - Rec direc- tor Alvin Witten reported this week that the just concluded season was the most success- ful ever for the Exeter and district swimming pool. He said profits for the season would total some $1,300.00, almost double that of any pre- vious years. For the first time, this year's Exeter Fall Fair will be held on Friday and Saturday rather than the usual Wednesday and Thursday. simple torch -lighting cer- emony will mark the inaugu- ration of natural gas service to Exeter and a number of sur- rounding communities. The cornerstone of the for- mer Crediton United Church, destroyed by fire earlier this year was opened Sunday by trustees Edward Chambers, Wilfred Mack, Russell Fink- beiner and Lorne Preszcator. They found newspaper clip- pings of May, 1922 when the church was built, hymn books, Bibles, bulletins and keys to the original church of 1869. 50 YEARS AGO September 14, 1944 - Mr. and Mrs. Frank Coates who for the past 15 years have conducted a grocery' business in Exeter have sold to Aljoe Sanders. Mr. Sanders for many years was employed by Mr. H.C. Rivers in the butcher business and is well and fa- vourably known. Two of the oldest business- men in town are about to retire. They are James H. Grieve who was a tailor and later operated a restaurant and photographer Joseph Senior. Their adventures into busi- ness date back to the old days when coal oil lamps lighted up the main street and board walks fronted the stores. 75 YEARS AGO September 11, 1919 - When the temperance referendum comes around later this fall, the prohibitionist will be known by his "no's.". A deputation of Exeter busi- ness men, Messrs Stanbury, Seldon, Andrews, Jones, Cole and others waited on council regarding securing better ser- vice from the water system claiming that the water lank is allowed to run dry too often. A number of young men from town and the surrounding country were up before Magis- trates Hawkins and Beavers. They were each fined $5 along with costs of $4.35 for disturb- ing the peace. We hope this will serve as a warning to these and other young men who per- sist in making the midnight air hideous by their ungentleman- ly conduct. Mr. Sylvanus Cann who has recently purchased the Cottle factory and cider mill announc- es that the former employees will be in charge so as to as- sure first class work being done. 100 YEARS AGO September 13, 1894 - Us - borne township council set the 1894 tax rates last week. Total monies collected for township purposes will be $2,070.92 with $3,829. 67 going to the county of Huron. A number of Hensall resi- dents on the west side of the tracks are arranging to have their dwellings lighted with electricity. A new school is being com- pleted in Grand Bend this week. Southampton is a perfect par- adise for bachelors. At a recent ball there were 100 ladies and only 17 gentlemen in atten- dance. The males were so much in demand that they were almost hugged to death. IT'S YO1JR BlJSf1\JESS Travel agency on the move with new technology People visiting Ellison Travel during their grand opening this week will have a chance to view some the latest travel industry technology Times -Advocate, September 14, 1994 Page 5 By Catherine O'Brien T -A staff EXETER - Ellison Travel has managed to blend the old with the new since moving to its new loca- tion. The move has not only given the agency more space to work in, but the ability to introduce new technology which has made the business more comptltitive. It was in late June that prepara- tions began for the move from the Old Town Hall, which had been home for 14 years, to the new home in the former Exeter Electric build- ing. But before settling in, the 100 - year -old building was revamped from top to bottom. Anyone touring the building dur- ing open house ceremonies this week will have a hard time rec- ognizing the old building that once was the location for silent movies and was also a grocery store at one time. Now the building is filled with travel agents and the best in new technology. Owner Doug Ellison said the building was designed to fit the needs of a travel agency. A11 the rooms were wired to accommodate computers and phone lines so agents can easily move their work stations, if necessary, without any disruption of services. The work stations are also cus- tom made to fit the needs of the agents. On the first floor, for example, the work stations allow for more privacy with clients and items such as brochures are a bit more access- ible. As well, there is a conference room, something they lacked at the Old Town Hall location. The second floor of the building is dedicated to the wholesale travel operation. This is an area few peo- ple see. Agents in this department handle over 300 groups each year. As well, they handle special inter- est tours which have grown in pop- ularity over the past 12 years. This Doug Ellison explains a new computer package while Leigh Anne Fevery, group office manager, gets the information on-line. Sidewalk Sale an insurance risk, businesses told Without the street closed off, the bargain hunt may be in trouble EXETER - The long tradition of mid -summer Sidewalk Sales Days in Exeter is in jeopardy. An insurance risk assessment of the event has the town concerned about its liability in c4se of accidents. The town's public works committee requested a risk assessment of the Sidewalk Sales Days as a result of a traffic accident which saw a truck collide with brand-new display cars on the first day of this year's sale. Cowan Insurance advised that closing off part of the street (the park- ing spaces) to use the sidewalk for merchandise displays meant that pe- destrians have to use the road surface. Without closing the entire street, or installing rigid barriers the insurer would be in a "tough position" to cover a lawsuit after an accident. Tow,p administrator Rick Hundey has advised town council not to ap- prove sidewalk sales of the same kind in the future. At Wednesday's Business Association meeting, the news of the in- surer's risk assessment was considered a grim pronouncement on an event the association has been trying to breathe new life into. BIA manager Karen Brown said she inquired about special event in- surance, but discovered at rates of at least $2,500 a day, the cost would be prohibitive. Closing off Main Street had been requested by the BIA, but was de- nied by the Ministry of Transportation. One business owner said the Toss of the use of the sidewalk wasn't a problem, as many shoppers prefer to be inside air-conditioned stores, and children would be less at risk on the street. 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Segregated fund rates reflect actual past performance. Future returns will vary. is an area, Ellison said, that his agency is rapidly expanding into. "We have a unique system here," he said. And this has al- lowed the agency to become the largest in Canada that isn't in a major city. Ellison said future success for his company, and all businesses in general, depends on having staff that know where to get in- formation and how to access it. That means having staff that are knowledgeable about specific com- puter packages. Right now, Ellison said his agen- cy is setting up its computer sys- tems so both the retail agents and wholesale agents can access in- formation from one another. This will make it easier for agents to personalize travel packages and give customers as much up to date information on a destination as is available. ■ "We can give clients information in a number of areas including ho- tels, restaurants and car rentals," he said. 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