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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1994-9-28, Page 5"I think we have covered all the im- portant issues," she said. The seminar, a joint effort with the South Huron Economic De- velopment Community and the Ex- eter Business Association, will in- clude two guest speakers and a panel discussion. Topics that will be touched on in- clude: consumer loyalty, market re- search and economic development, business planning, as well as com- munity and personal prosperity. Brown said the seminar should be informative to both retailers and those with small businesses - in- cluding those who run businesses out of their home. "Anybody in- volved in business is South Huron should consider coming to this sem- inar." she said. In fact the first speaker, Emrik Suichies, will be basing his talk on issues that are specific to operating a business in South Huron. "He will be giving solid in- formation on what retailers can do to keep customers. He will talk face to face with business owners," she said. - )5uichies, is an expert in small town markets and social trends. He has done research and economic de- velopment projects for neigh- bouring communities of Grand Bend, Simcoe and Port Franks. The second speaker, Angela Jack- son will he focussing her talk on customer - satisfaction and com- munication with staff and store pa- trons. As well, participants will have a chance to voice their concerns and do a bit of networking with others in the community. "Businesses in South Huron have a lot to offer. It's just a matter of finding out how to be the hest you can he and working together to keep customers shopping in the community," Brown said. Investment GIC/R P •r i 1Yr. -7.00% 3 Yr. - 7.875% 5 yr. - 8.25% Segregated Funds 1 YR. - 9.63% 2 YR. - 12.05% 3 YR. - 9.71% Gaiser-Kneate 235-2420,238-8484 * GiC rates ,subject to change. Short- term rates available. Segregated fund rates reflect actual past performance. Future returns will vary. • • IE Tines -Advocate, September 28, 1994 Back in Time... By Ross Haugh from the archives of the Exeter Times Advocate 10 YEARS AGO September 28, 1984 - The 1984 Exeter Fall Fair held on the weekend was one of the most successful in the 130 years of the event. Total atten- dance was well over 3,0(X). The new Fair Queen is Jayne Hendrick and she was crowned by last year's winner Alice Dietrich. Final payments for last year's white bean crop go into the mail today. The cheques will he for $117.50 per metric tonne bringing the total return for last year's crop to $626.25 per tonne, the third largest in the history of the Ontario Bean Producers Marketing Board. After two fatalities at this location, Huron county has or- dered the erection of two large stop signs and two large warning signs at the intersec- tion of county roads 6 and 11 in the hamlet of Winchelsea. 25 YEARS AGO September 25, 1969 - For the first time in many years the weatherman provided sun- shine and comfortable temper- atures for the Exeter Fall Fair.The "unusual" fair weather brought out more than 2,500 persons for Satur- day afternoon's program. Pat- ti Glenn of Grand Bend was, crowned Queen of the Fair by last year's winner Sandra Skinner. Runnerup was Pam Sereda. Close to 300 persons attend- ed a chicken barbecue at the Exeter Curling Club. Pro- ceeds will go to install a pic- ture window in the south side of the lounge overlooking the river. Kenneth Cunningham, for- merly of Clandeboye died in Manhattan, New York after being stabbed. Separate Schools at Our Lady of Mount Carmel, and the two separate schools in the Zurich arca should have kindergarten classes finalized by next September. After a previous refusal, Ex- eter council has approved a building permit to allow the owners of the Les Pines Motel to erect a dining and cocktail lounge. Benson Tuckey who has served over 30 years as a direc- tor of the Exeter Fall Fair re- ceived a plaque Friday night from 1969 fair chairman Harry Hern. 50 YEARS AGO September 28, 1944 - One of the old landmarks of Crediton is about to disappear. The Cre- diton Hotel which was owned and operated for many years by the late August Hill and more recently by Edwin Fah- ner has been sold to two Exeter residents. While working at Canadian Canners last week, Mrs. Paton (Mary Kirk) had the misfor- tune to lose her watch, but luckily it was found by Doug- las Fletcher while forking corn husks on the Usborne township farm of Stanley Coward. Attendance and number of exhibitors were lower at the Zurich Fall Fair, Monday and Tuesday. The decline is blamed on fine weather for bean harvesting as well as to gas and tire rationing. The Exeter Fall Fair on Thursday of last week was the most successful in many years. With fine weather attendance was 4,000 with gate receipts $575 higher than a year ago. 75 YEARS AGO September 26, 1919 - Mr. Garnet Miners of Usbornc township has this season made an excellent showing with his Yorkshire hogs. He was suc- cessful in carrying off several ribbons at the London Fair. 100 YEARS AGO September 27, 1894 -With exceptional weather prevailing, the annual Usborne and Ste- phen Agricultural Society fair was a huge success and fully equal to, if not better with re- ceipts fully $50 more than last year. it's high time the health in' spector visited Dashwood as the stench from some of the pig pens and other outbuild- tngs is almost unbearable. Messrs. James Bissett, George Vosper and Abe Bag- shaw started out one day last week for a day's sport, Before returning they succeeded in bagging 29 black squirrels and two grey ones. 4 Consumer loyalty key for usiness survival in future Page 5 BIA encourages business community to attend seminar on October 27, to find out more about future challenges facing retailers Catherine O'Brien T -A staff EXETER - The 90s have been a challenging time for retailers and small business operators who have been struggling to survive the re- cession and now competition from the so-called "big box" super- stores. These superstores, such as Wal - mart, have greater access to capital so in turn can offer more selection at competitive prices as compared to smaller counterparts in towns like Exeter. But lowering prices won't nec- essarily be the key to survival for smaller businesses, rather it will he maintaining customer loyalty. That's what the experts are pre- dicting, and many business. semi- nars are highlighting - including the upcoming seminar put on by the Exeter Business Association. "We wanted to put on a seminar dealing with problems that are spe- cific to this area and give some helpful hints to combat. these prob- lems," said Karen Brown, manger of the Exeter BIA. Brown said competition with big city centres is a major concern for area businesses. "London is a big dra‘tiing card for consumers," she said. "A lot of people work in London or trawl through on a regular basis. We have to come up with a way of keeping them loyal to retailers in their own community," Brown said. That will he the main focus of the October 27 seminar to be held at the South Huron Recreation Centre. Many BIA members have been brainstorming since May; deciding what they wanted to accomplish with the seminar and how to or- ganize the topics. "There will he something for eve- ryone." Brown said of the seminar. United Way donation Helen Johns, director and treasurer of the United Way accepts a cheque from Canadian Tire employee Gary Lavier. Management and staff of Canadian Tire donated $609 to- wards fundraising efforts for the United Way. The official fundraising drive for United Way kicks off in October. Labour market development Meeting set in Clinton for October 13 to brainstorm needs of labour and business groups CLINTON - The Huron County Coalition has set up a meeting in mid-October to bring together mem- bers of the public as well as business to discuss an in- formation network. The coalition - made up of agencies, employers and the general public - has been working together for a year to establish a Labour Market Information Net- work. This network will make labour market information accessible while trying to avoid the duplication of in- formation gathering by other service agencies. As well, the network expects to have timely updates of employment information. The coalition expects that this new network will allow employers and employees to access in- formation on a number of employment related topics including business profiles, training opportunities, wage rates and self employment prospects. The October 13 nutting at the Clinton Legion will give business, labour, social service agencies and members of the public a change to get together to discuss the network and how it can be improved. The meeting will run from 8:30 - 11 a.m. OPP will be stressing seatbelt use EXETER - Two people avoided injury in a car roll-over in Hay Township on Friday, say the Exeter OPP. Police say the car driven by Jul- lian Collings of RR I Hensall lost control on loose gravel on Hay Sideroad 5-6 near Concession 3-4. The car left the roadway and rolled onto its side. There were no inju- ries in the incident and no charges were laid. Last Monday evening, a car driv- en by Wayne Milam of RR2 Grand Bend struck the rear of a car driven by Tracy Mason of Dashwood on Highway 83 near Hay Concession 12-13. No injuries were reported, say police. The OPP will be stressing the im- portance of seatbelt use in the next few weeks for Seatbelt Month. Strict enforcement is being prom- ised by the Exeter detachment, and an infraction can involve a $90 fine and two demerit points. BUSINESS DIRECTORY FILSON & ROBSON The Experienced Auctioneers that Guarantee You More SS Considering A Sale or Need an Appraisal 666-0833 666-1967 Call Collect Supplying you with 38 years Efficient Service • Mobile Office • Immediate Payment 3 Auctioneers It is our pleasure to serve you REPAIRS Sewing Machine Repairs to all makes . 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