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Times-Advocate, 1979-08-08, Page 3 (2)• Weatherman smiles on Dashwood • 1 Blessed with fine August weather, this year's Friedsburg Days at Dash- wood was one of the best ever, according to all reports. Chairman of the event Don Bender said he was quite pleased with the way things went. On Friday 950 people paid their vfav in, while on Saturday 1.700 paid ad- missions were recorded. Including the many children who entered free of charge, overall attendance would be in the neighborgood of 3,000 people, according to secretary Diane Becker. According to Bender this would be roughly the same number of peoplewho, at- tended the event a year-ago. The weekend of fun got off toa fine start Friday evening with the talent show tinkled by MPP,,lack Riddell. Y Judges Bob Heywood and Lawrence Wein had a dif- ficult time choosing the top acts in each category but they finally settled on Joanne Verlinde of liensall as tops in the solo in- strumental, Stephanie Hayter of Lucan in solo vocal, the Leandre Bedard family of RR 2 Zurich in the combination category, Phoenix from Lucan in the group division and the best comedy routine came from Danny Becker, ' Robert Masse,- Greg Becker, Dwayne Butler and Wayne Denomme. The highlight of the evening was the naming of Miss Friedsburg 1979 with April Gunness of Parkhill representing Jim Becker Construction taking the title. Runners up were Cindy 5 Thompson and Barb Orr. Judges were Marg Schilbe of Zurich and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Finkbeiner of Dash- wood. Clear skies and warm temperatures Saturday greeted the numerous entries in the parade which started from the Dashwood Community. Park. Best theme fldat was the Don Bender Electric entry of the old swimming hole, the Dashwood playground had the top float in the service club category, and Mierners' Meats had the best small vehicles. Pam Tozer avid Jenny Barran had the best decorated bikes wh' Greg McCarthy was th oungest entrant to the bike division. Pete Martin and Susan Baynham had the best novelty bicycles, Mona Hodgins had best horse and the Dashwood seniors had the top horse drawn float. In the pet show, Lynn Gaiser and Muffet were tops in the grooming category, Peter Rumball's dog Scamp was the most obedient, the best costumed pet was Duchess the cat shown "by Michelle Zimmer, most unique animal was Tammy Morenz with Colonel and the longest tail honourswent to Gypsie shown by Kim Merkies. Heidi Huber and Jasper took the pet -master look alike competition. Times -Advocate, August 8, 1979 Page 3 v,oisi A Ahti eG AIk SLI T2 FRIEDSBORG BABY - considering that this is the international year of the child it just makes sense to have the kids look after kid. With their "youngster- Justin O'Rourke and Dennis Dietrich and ShavrnO'Rourke Staf photo For business people Two seminars planned Ev'ry business today is faced with the constant problems of ever increasing costs and .tight profit margins. Can anything be done about it? The Federal Business Development Bank thinks so. They have prepared a special entitled. "Increasing your Profits" which will be presented at the Burkley Restaurant, Exeter, • on August 15. The seminar has ' been prepared with the small business operator in mind and provides many helpful hints on cost control and profit improvement. Many local busines•,s people are expected to attend and early registration is encouraged. Full information can be obtained by calling Pete flux table at 271-5650 collect This seminar is being presented as part of the FBDB's overall programme .of services to the small business community. Each of its branches is. in fact, a dq%'elopment centre, with both financial and non- financial assistance being readily av9itablcl. As well as the series of e management t Ing seminars of which "Increasing Your Profits" is a part, information is provided at every one of its branches on -the . many Federal and Provincial Government programmes which have been designed for the small business operator. Direct contact with the Department involved, can be arranged. Business counselling. -at very nominal cost. is available through the CASE MANAGEMENT SEMINAR Increasing yourrnCol profits scares A Seminar for Small Business is your business as profitable as it stiould be' August -15 fhy1979 a seminar on r...; -p.^int suh,e,t s;JI he Burkley Restaurant. Exeter 900 amtolinpm For advance regarratron compte•e the roupo- tije..;w or contact P T Huxtable a, 271.5650 (collect) complete e,formhon The Manager, t e.'.eral n.a nese ne,eIo' e c VWe would Ii$ a to he ,- n!t ed m r• e ! <-ea , My'our cheque s' are er'!nsed { ROT \I.al»-- tev S1,1 (,e• (,P•✓." .v. programme which uses )fie talents and experience of retired business persons. Term loans and equity. in- vestments can also be arranged in appropriate circumstances Treat Royalty Exeter retailers and their staff will have the op- portunity to attend a seminar sponsored by the ministry of industry and tourism in the old town hall Wednesday, August 22. A speaker from the "We Treat You Royally" program will give tips on how businesses can give a favourable impression to customers. Recently a representative from the. government- sponsored program was m town distributing window stickers and other promotional material which is designed to make tourists feel at home when making purchases. Councillor Jay Camp. told the T -A the government will conduct a seminar at no charge providing at least nine persons will attend. There is no charge for the day -long course and ac- cording to Campbell any business in town can profit from attending. Anyone interested in at- tending is asked to fill out the coupon in the advertisement appearing elsewhere in this edition. Many thefts investigated While vandals and notse -makers were the main topic on the Exeter council agenda this week, there-was,anether alarming statistic in this month's police report that failed to draw any mention. During July, there were 22 thefts in which the loot was under$200 each, but the total amount of those thefts was *917.53. of which $596.55 is still outstanding. One charge has been laid as a result of the investigations intu...the thefts. There was another theft involving $600 and one break and entry wijh loot of $212. There has been no recovery to date on either of those two. Other statistics in the report were as follows: nine accidents with damage of 54.335 and one injury. 10 warnings and 17 charges under the Highway Traffic Act. 12 bike riders cautioned. three charges under the Liquor Control Act, five places of business found insecure, 10 animal com- plaints • with four owners being charged, eight in- cidents o'T disturbing the peace. 4-. SARA BEDARD At Alexandra Marine and- General ndGeneral Hospital, Goderich on Wednesday, August 1, 1979, Sara Elva (Toots) McClinchey of Delbar Court Goderich, in her 61st year. Beloved wife of Gordon Albert Bedard. Dear mother of Martha (Mrs. William Grace) of Chatham, Rosalee ( Mrs. Kenneth Thompson) of Hudson, Quebec, Del Bedard of Goderich and Judy (Mrs. Paul Kelly) of Goderich. Sister of Mary (Mrs. Bob Jeffrey) and Ruth )Mrs. Chester Beattie) both of Goderich and Jean i Mrs. Joe Laroche) of London. Also survived by 11 grand- children. The funeral was held Saturday from the Stiles Funeral Home, Goderich and. St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church, Goderich with Father I.F. Loebach officiating. Pall bearers were William Grace, Ken Thompson, Leo Meidinger, Paul Kelly, Chester Beattie and Bob Jeffrey. Interment St. Peters Cemetery, Colborne Township. • FLORENCE SIMPSON • At Delaware Nursing Home on Friday. August 3, 1979, Florence (McVey) Simpson formerly of Clandeboye. Beloved wife of the late William- Simpson ( 1975). Dear mother' of Keith of Clandeboye, Ralph and Murray Simpson, both of London. Dean sister of the late Walker McVey (1954). • Survived by 4 grandchildren, in her 74th year. The funeral was held Saturday from the C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home. Lucan with Rev. K. Brown of Clandeboye United Church officiating. Inter- ment St. James Cemetery, Clandeboye. Accidents Continued from front page collided near the junction of Highway 23 and the Kirkton Road. A parked vehicle owned by Gledhill Equip- ment Ltd.. Ingersoll, was Iso involve 1. Constable +ason investigated. - Theother Monday crash occurred on Highway 83 at Huron Road II. Usborne, and resulted in damage of $8,000 .to vehicles driven by Michael Deakin. R.R. 5 Mitchell, and Gerald Schneider, Waterloo. Both drivers sustained minor injuries in the collision in- vestigated by Constable Tomasik. LILA SIMPSON Suddenly at the General Marine Hospital, Owen Sound,. on Monday, July 30 1979, Lila Patricia (Hen- derson) Simpson. Beloved wife of Jack Simpson, for- merly of McGillivray Twp. Dear mother of Joseph Simpson of Mississauga. Dear sister of (Wilma) Mrs. Ken Sperman of Inwood. Rested at the C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home; Lucan where the funeral service was held on Friday, August 3. with the Rev. John Hofland of St. James' Anglican Church, Clan- deboye, officiating. Inter- ment in • St. James' Cemetery, Clandeboye. KENNETH WOOD At his late residence, 154 Elgin Avenue West, Goderich on Monday, August 6, 1979, Kenneth D. Wood, in his 47th year. Beloved husband of Joan Milne. Dear father of Christopher, Kevin and Jeffrey, all at home. Dear son. of Mary (Mrs. Elmer Noble) of Listowel. Brother of Cora (Mrs. Don Breutigam) of Hanover, Minnie (Mrs. Alvin Buchanan) of Fonthill, Inez (Mrs. Ralph Simpson) of Kincardine, Verna (Mrs. Gord Sehnarr) of Kitchener, Helen (Mrs. Bruce Speiran) of Atwood, Bernice (Mrs. William Woods) I)f Listowel, Earl of Listowel, Clarence of Wingham and Murray of Exeter. SHIRLEY HEIBEIN At her residence on Monday, July 30, 1979, Mrs. Shirley Irene (Austin) Heibein , of 81 Central Ave., in her 52nd year. Wife of Albert Heibein. Dear mother of Mrs. Leroy (Elaine) Gouldbf Exeter. Daughter of Mrs.GretaGraper of Exeter and Dan Austin of Nobel. Sister of Mrs. Lou (Marilyn) Bailey of Strathroy, Mrs. Gib (Barbara) Dow of Exeter, Mrs. Jerry (Carol) Cormack of Paisley, ' Mrs. Charles ( Lois) Harris of Komoka, Roy and Ronald Austin, both -of. London. Also survived by 2 grandchildren Stephen and Christine. Funeral service was held from the Needham Memorial Chapel, London on Thursday, August 2. Rev. John H. Marshall of Chalmers Presbyterian Church officiating. inter- ment at Exeter Cemetery. The management. of the LOFT has been instructed by their auditors to clear out all summer stock in an unbelievable sacrifice sale. % F F suggested retail price All Summer Merchandise Thursday and Friday evening six lucky customers will win a pair of jeans "of their choice when they enter our Bonanza Draw. J catch our dr The 1980 Yamaha Snowmobiles Are Here Come, Chech Out Our Attractive Pre -Season Deals ELDER ENTERPRISES Hensall Sales & Service Dial 262-6142 Hensel! your authorized full service dealer 1 mile west and 1 mile south of Hensall YAMAHA When you 'mow how they're built NO RETURN OR EXCHANGE ON SALE MERCHANDISE Open Thursday and Friday till 9 p.m. and all day Saturday A SALE YQJ-WO»1".`-,.�- BELIEVE 'WY (II,- R(1I- X VISA The Loft 436 Main St., Exeter 1 s cs..