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Times Advocate, 1989-07-05, Page 9Back in time 10 years ago •An editorial reprinted from the Wingham Advance Times sug- gested Canada should in 10 years (today) stop immigrants from Sweden from locating in Canada. The reason? Because Sweden had just passed a law prohibiting parents from spanking their children. "...show us a kid who never needed a spanking in his life and we'll show you a freak who should be in a sideshow exhibit." 'John Wurm of Exeter had just released his first album of fiddling music, entitled Fiddlin' 'Round. •Superman the movie was playing at local drive-ins. This year, of course, it's Batman. 20 years ago •South Huron District High School graduated a mere seven Ontario Scholars in 1969. Top of the class was John Goddard with an average of 93.1 percent. •The Huron County Library system was faced with having to cut back the opening hours of its smaller branch libraries after the - Ontario Department of Labour forced them to pay librarians the minimum wage of $1.30 an hour. Those affected included Dash- wood, Hensall and Zurich. 50 years ago ."David Nicol, 76, a resident of Hensall for half a century, died at his home Saturday night....Mr. Nichol was a member of the Board of Managers of the Presbyterian church, was a former school trustee and village councilor." • 100 years ago ."Last Wednesday night, burglars broke into Johnston Bros. woolen mill and drilled two holes into the safe but were unsuccess- ful in blowing it open. They were frightened away by a beer pedlar, who happened to call at the Huron Hotel about 2 o'clock...It seems this part of the country is posted with sneak thieves and burglars." In its second year Workshop program not a free ride EXETER - Ten students will be gaining valuable work experi- ence this summer through a special program operated by South Huron District High School, sponsored by the Federal Government, and supported by local businesses. Work Orientation Workshops, or W.O.W., start on July 4 and offer selected students seminars to hone their job -hunting skills as well as six weeks of on-the-job experience. Dana Bozzato, co-ordinator of the South Huron program for its second year, explained that the students have been placed in summer jobs specifically related to their future career interests. One student will be working in a machine shop. Others are in retail, at the Conservation Authority, the Community Centre, and one is even working with the handicapped. The students aren't just given the jobs outright, notes Bozzato. They have to go through a job interview first, mainly to put into practise what they learn in the seminar sessions scheduled for the first and fifth weeks of the eight-week program. Other items on the workshop agenda include developing skills in writing resumes and cover letters, self assessment and motivation, job search skills, and how to run your own business. The students will also be touring the facilities of local companies to get a taste of different working environments. "It's good for both the employers and the students," said Bozzato of the W.O.W. program. The students are paid by the government, $10 a day and minimum wage while working, but are otherwise given a chance to experience the responsibility of holding a job. "For some it's the first time they've worked," said Bozzato. Rick Graham, SHDHS guidance department head, described the program as being typically geared to the needs of grade 10 students - a sort of "junior co-op". The school's regular co-op program is set up for grade 12 students only. Graham thinks W.O.W., now expanded to 27 programs across Southwestern Ontario, strengthens the relationships between the school, the Canada Employment Centre, and the business commu- nity, but the benefit is mainly for the student. "ft gives them a chance to see themselves as a career person," said Graham. Graham points out that in a job market where student labour is hot commodity, participation in the WOW program at $10 a day for the workshops and minimum wage while on the job is not a free ride. "They have made a bit of a sacrifice, money wise," said Graham, explaining that the students akin the program to gain work experience far removed from a manual labour, $6 an hour summer job. Times -'Advocate, Juty 5,1989 Page 5 A flourishing franchise By Wayne Proctor GRAND BEND - Subway Sub- marine Shops is the fastest growing fast-food franchise in North Ameri- ca and has the numbers to back that statement up. The Grand Bend store which opened last week was the 94th in Canada and new owner John Carruthers said the company ex- pects to have the 100th store in op- eration by just next week. There are stores in seven of the 10 Canadian provinces and 3,500 world-wide. The company, which has its headquarters in Milford, Connecticut hopes to open its 5,000th store by 1993. One thou- sand have opened in the last two years alone. Carruthers, a recent university grad from Mt. Brydges, who has a cottage in Southcott Pines, said he wanted to find some kind -of store serving healthy food that would take off in Grand Bend. After some consultation he decided on_Subway" because of the tremendous growth potential the company offers. Car- ruthers said he ate at a Subway in Toronto, really liked the product and immediately thought of making a go of it in Grand Bend. Subway is located in the same building as the former Rollies Sport Shop. Carruthers is consider- ing opening another store on Main Street by next year, if things all go well at his first location. He said he wanted to be open be- fore the Victoria Day weekend in May but had trouble obtaining the building permit from village coun- cil. A village by-law prohibits fast- food restaurants from opening un- less there is a certain amount of parking for the patrons. There must also be one parking space for every . four seats in the eating area inside. After finally obtaining his permit it took another five weeks to com- plete the construction inside the building. He opened for business for the first time Thursday morn- inCarruthers said the Subway sub- marine is quite different from the ordinary sub. "First of all, the bread is baked right here on the premises, we cut our meat and vegetables fresh each morning and cut the bread into our patented 'U - gauge' so we can fit Opening Day • The new submarine franchise restaurant in Grand Bend, Subway, opened on Thurs- day. Holding fresh bread that was baked on the premises are Chris Britnell and manager John Car- ruthers while Liz Mol makes one of the first opening day subs for customer Jack Butler. Grand Bend busy but .controlled GRAND BEND An unprece- dented number of liquor charges were laid on Saturday in Grand Bend. Police said 131 charges were laid, a record for a Canada Day holi- day weekend, but otherwise there were no major problems with con- trolling the thousands who flocked to the resort. Estimates place the total crowd at about 30,000. • Another 155 liquor violation charges were laid on Sunday, bring- ing the total to 286, but Staff Ser- geant John Carson said the high numbers were not the result of tough enforcement, but the result of flagrant abuse of the law. "It's just so blatant," said Carson. "You don't have to be a brain sur- geon to see it." Carson also reported that traffic problems appeared to be cased by the recently completed turning lane at the intersection of Highway 21 and Main Street. Officers were out directing traffic only twice, for the whole weekend. 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An unrelated incident on Saturday around 6 p.m. resulted in the laying of 10 criminal charges as four peo- ple became involved in an arrest of an impaired driver. The charges in- cluded resisting arrest and the as- sault of a police officer. Otherwise the weekend went well. "We were extemely busy, but nothing out of hand," said Carson. "It seemed to be held to a dull roar." The Pinery . detachment of the OPP reported a "typical holiday weekend", in the words of Staff Ser- geant Harold Melton. The weekerfd'was busy 'and in- volved a fair number of liquor - Jac( rharpr.c hnt Melton said it was nothing out of the orui M'y u. one of the season's busiest week- ends. Comp -Account Computerized Accounting For small & medium sized/businesses Private corporations, manufacturers • Financial statements and projections • Accounts receivable/payable • Payroll • Management reports • Comp ete'manogement accounting and bookkeeping services Don't Hy by. the Seat of Your Ponts! 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Every submarine can be made into a salad and they can also make six foot submarines for parties and large dinner gatherings. He said it takes about five hours to bake the six-foot long loaf. He recommends calling ahead for party orders. Subway is also planning to add itself to the small list of businesses staying open through the winter months in Grand Bend. The store will be open seven days a week. Carruthers had to attend a two- week training seminar in Connecti- cut, required by the company in or- der to become a fully-fledged man- ager. Subway is Carruthers' first at- tempt'at running a restaurant and he is very excited about what lits ahead. He is also pleased he can add to the local economy by providing jobs for Local people. He has a cur- rent staff of seven but is looking to hire more. 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