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Times-Advocate, 1988-10-12, Page 5n the Street The importance of voting couldn't have been demonstrated better than by last week's announcement that the decision to not accept Fleck Manufacturing's offer was carried by only four dissenting votes. Ninety-one to 87. Only 178 workers out of over 200 cared enough'to voice their opin- ion on .something as important as, whether they would have jobs or possibly face unemployment over the winter. Any who might have voted to keep their jobs as long as they could must be feeling pretty sick by now if they are among thc 20 -plus who didn't use a basic right. Few arc disputing the belief Fleck management had already decided there is more profit in products made with Mexican labour and the move south would be inevitable. But with Christmas coming, families to feed and bills to pay, I might have been tempted to work under terms 1 didn't like rather than not to work at all. Solidarity is wonderful when it works... but it doesn't replace a pay- cheque. The Canadian Auto Workers Union deserves all thc help they can get in fighting the loss of Canadian jobs to third world realities. I just wonder if more could have been done before the jobs were gone. .13 ills have a way of coming in longafter the rallies are over and the TV cameras and reporters have moved on to another story. * * * * "Who could ask for anything more?" That's a slogan we'll be hearing a lot around town -soon after Rick Frayne opens his new Toyota dealership on thc former Exeter Farm Equipment location. Toyota has researched the market and the fact they have approved a dealership demonstrates confidence in the way their products will be ac- cepted. • Rick Frayne told me last week he will be starting soon on extensive renovations to the present building which will incorporate a five -car showroom. He is expecting new vehicles to arrive by the middle of No- vember. The new venture will be called Exeter Toyota. * * * * How would you like to help a worthwhile organization and get value for your money at the same time? The Alpha Pi Sorority is raising money for ultra -violet incubator lights for South Huron Hospital. These lights are for babies born with jaundice and will eliminate the need of them to return to London hospi- tals for treatment. The cost of the lights is over 51,000. Sorority members are selling cook books at S3.00 each which con- tain over 90 delicious recipes. They can be purchased from members or by calling president Bev Anstett at 235-2560 or vice-president Car- ol Darling at 235-1043. * * * * Rev. Norman Knox, a former Rector of Trivitt Anglican Church, died Sunday, Oct. 1. * *•* * The newest business to open in Exeter has an advantage over most others. If there's more action in another location, it can easily be started up and moved. Dave Urlin's "Big •Guy's Fries" is set up at the corner of Main and Baldwin (Doug Robbins car lot) featuring homemade french fries and burgers. Back in time 10 years ago •Hcnsall approved a tender to build a storm sewer system for the portion of the village cast of the railway tracks. 'Developer Jerry Sprackman objected to the zoning of his shopping centre at Exeter's north end. The zoning would prohibit a bank and a toy store, and Sprackman threatened a lawsuit to settle the issue. •The Bendix plant in Hensel) changed hands and was sold to the Commodore Corporation of Syracuse, Indiana. •An editorial added postal strikes and slowdowns to the list of cer- tainties in life, a list which previously contained only death and taxes. 20 years ago • Police were worried children and dogs may have come in contact with a dead rabid fox left near the Dobson Roofing Plant. The animal was shot, but was left for 24 hours before being taken to the veterinar- ian. ' ' Bell Telephone began burying cable in preparation for cable televi- sion in Exeter, even though it was expected the service would not be available for some years. •The -Exeter Board of Trade were wondering what could be done to speed up the reconstruction of Main Street as the Christmas shopping season approached. . •An editorial proclaimed the possibility of construction of a Catholic Secondary school to serve Huron and Perth counties as impractical. 50 years ago •The Lions Club's first Frolic was nearly spoiled when thieves tried to steal the prizes for the event. When the thieves tried to force the door to the Exctcr Arena, Thomas.Collingwood, who was acting as a night watchman, turned on thc lights and threatened to "blow their brains out," scaring them away. 'The sugar beet crop looked- good in 1938 with some farmers reporting sugar contents as high as 15 percent, with production up to al tons per acre. . •Norman Dow of Staffa was among those chosen to represent Perth county in the junior plowing competitions at the International Plowing Match at Mincsing near Barrie. •Quimby Hess of Zurich donated a collection of Indian artifacts to the museum of Indian Archeology at the University Western Ontario. The artifacts were all found around Zurich and Grand Bend. - 70 years ago • •The Exeter Times reported celebrations in town as news of the ending war arrived. - "On Sunday, last shortly after dinner when the news came over the wires that Germany was seeking peace the whole town started celebrat- ing. The town bell was rung and autos with their horns tooting and cut- outs open raced or paraded the streets. The continuous ringing of the bells brought most of the citizens to the streets and many rumors were in circulation..." •The Kirkton Jubilee Fair was proclaimed the best fair in the events' 50 -year history. •The Hindenburg lines of defense were reported smashed by French troops, with 5,000 German prisoners captured. Times -Advocate, October 12, 1988 Page 5 Barber shop features memorabilia HENSALL - Barber shops change very little. over the years. They seem to cling to the traditions of their trade and these traditions help' their customers feel at home. Jerry Flynn in Hensell has added another feature tohis traditional barber shop to keep his customers interested, while maintaining the comfortable atmosphere of the shop. Three years ago, Flynn started a display shelf in his shop to show off handful of collectible toys. As the collection began to grow the toys became an important drawing card for the shop. The first toys, some of which arc nearly 100 years old, came from a collection. of Stanley Smith, a friend of Flynn's. Flynn says he is indebted to Smith's interest in an- tique toys because he had none of his own to offer the shelves at first. "I wasn't smart enough to keep my toys," he says. Most of the items arc painted metal and are of German manufac- BARBER WITH A DIFFER ENCE - Jerry Flynn in Hcnsall not only offers his customers the usual shave and a haircut, but also gives them a glimpse into childrens' toys of decades long past. It's TOW' 4 • MIMMOMMIMMerWOMOW MERMEEMWOOVONPVW MMIWWWWVVVVVVVVV DISPLAY SHELF - Most of the antique toys on this shelf were giv- en to Flynn by his friend Stanley Smith. STILL WORK - Clockwork mechanisms may have given way to batteries and motors, but this car and track set continue to work to this day. Don's Shoes opens new Exeter location EXETER - A new shoe store has openafin town, but many area peo- ple are already familiar with Don's Shoe Store because of his other stores in Goderich and Seaforth. The store opened last week and Don Corrivcau says customer re- sponse has been "excellent." Hc has.becn in the shoe business for 27 years and his claim to fame is the custom fittings and orthope- dic supports he makes for prsblem feet. He has even custom fitted skates for Bobby Orr and Phil Es- posito. • . "That's basically what we're known for, fittings and larger siz- es," said.Cor"fiveau. "We wish to excel in that arca." • The Exeter store is something new for Corrivcau. In Goderich, he runs three stores to encompass his lines of family shoes, sport shots and clothing. Don's Shoes in Ent- er will incorporate all three in one. At the moment, Corrivcau is still trying to build his stock for the winter months and has not been able to set up the store to his lik- ing. By spring he hopes to get everything sorted out. "We put this store together in 60 days," he said of the store's creation from leasing the 'building to open- ing day. Corriveau is also proud of his connections with a 76 -store Canadi- an sporting goods chain. He says this means he can order a wide se- lection of merchandise without risk. If no demand is found in this arca, he can ship it to where it is needed. 'Tuesday afternoons, Corrivcau will take appointments for orthope- dic fittings, and his line of footwear is chosen for its ability to be re- built for such customers. This way he says he can offer both fit and fashion. He prefers such fittings to be referred by doctor prescriptions. "I haven't approached the doctors here because I'm too busy," Corri- veau said. - He and his wife. Rosemary along with. staff from the other stores arc training their Exeter staff in thc necessary expertise in selling his lines of brand-name footwear and sporting shoes. "We will be here for a long time," said Corriveau of his com- mitment to Exctcr shoppers. SUGARAN SPIC-E CHOCOLATES OPEN 410USE..•. ture. In many the clockwork mech- anisms still run. When wound up a zebra pulls a cart, or a car rides back and forth over a track. A miniature steam engine can be fueled to power a matching selec- tion of mechanical gadgets. Flynn acknowledges many of the toys are of value to collectors, but he isn't about to discuss prices be- cause tht✓y are not for sale. He has refused attractive offers more than dce. While customers awaiting a hair- cut arc fascinated by the collection, Flynn says the enjoyment doesn't stop there.. "I have lot of people just come in and look at them," he says. Flynn's barber shop has been a feature in Hcnsall since 1933. Flynn joined his father's business in 1953.. Other memorabilia collected in the barber shop include old golf clubs, firemen's and miners' hats, decoys, taxidermy, and some of his father's barbers tools. Bob Morton The management and staff at PFW Systems Inc. welcome Mr. Robert Morton as General Manager of their growing or- ganization.. Prior to joining PFW, Bob was employed by a leading Canadian hardware and software company with sales to public and private or- ganizations, `located in 14 countries. PFW Systems Inc. is an IBM Authorized Industry Remar- keter, providing its,, Dealer Management System to auto, farm and construction equip- ment dealers throughout North America. More than 300 retail locations currently use PFW software. The head office of PFW Sys- tems Inc. is located in Exeter, three branch offices operate in the United States. Frayne Chev/Olds, Hully Gully and Huron Tractor are local cli- ents amongst PFW's valued - customer base. ooking To the Future Planning For A Comfortable Retirement Presented by: Brian K. Hall, Chartered Life Underwriter Topics to include; • Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP) • Investment Funds, GIC's, CSB's • Income Tax and Estate. 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