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Times Advocate, 1993-03-24, Page 5IT'S YQjIR RI]SINF.. Times -Advocate, March 24,1993 Page 5 Back in Time ::::".:404TsatiS AGO March 23, 1983 - Dashwood and Crediton residents were shocked and dismayed Friday to see signs in the windows of their Bank of Montreal agen- cies advising clients their only banking facilities were closing effective Aprtil 15. There was good news for the area economy on two fronts this week with announcements that Hughes Columbia Inc. at 'Huron Park and Custom Trailers in Ex- eter would be back in operation in the very near future. Pat Wilson, a member of the South Huron District High School teaching staff has au- thored a book on Bed and Breakfast accommodations in Ontario. More than 100 Stanley town- ship ratepayers have given sup- port to council to go ahead with 'plans to build a new municipal .................. Manch 21, 1968 - Dashwood Industries Limited announced this week that they are starting to construct a 30,000 square foot addition to their Highway 4 plant, near Centralia. The firm has also rented a 12,000 square foot building in Ottawa for stor- age and sales purposes. Engineer B.M. Ross told Exet- er council that reconstruction of Main street wotild start in the latter part of May.and said the business section will be in a mess for four months. In announcing ,die :Hueter . iiq. uor vote for May 27, mayor Jack Delbridge said, '"I'm dis- turbed that those requesting a liquor vote have not yet started any promotion to get support for their cause. Hughes Boat Works Limited who recently extended their business to Centralia Industrial Park . suffered a severe blow when fire destroyed thteir Scar- borough plant with loss at S100,000. Exeter .Hawks. won the Blue - water Junior '"D'' hockey chain= pionship by defeating -Alvinston andkwiilltadvance directly to the OHA semi-finals March 25,1943 - Atthe.annu- al Exeter .High School Com- mencement .rmtetciees Friday, board chairman RN. Creech presented honour graduate di- plomas W Noncan Jolly and Bruce Mair. A well:filled hall in Crediton on -March 17 attested to the re- spect and esteem accorded Miss Agnes McPhail by farm people. She told the Stephen Federation of Agriculture that the , true wealth of a country is in its nat- ural resources along with hu- man labour which converts into usable commodities. About 60 men took part in a barn raising on the farm of E.J, Pym on Concession 5 of Us - borne township. The T-shaped barn 30 by 50 and 22 by 29 feet replaces the one destroyed by fire on July 28, 1942. Maple syrup ceiling prices have been fixed at $3.25 per gallon retail and $2.75 whole- sale. ARS.AGO from the archives of the Tithes - Advocate March 23, 1893 - The con- tract for erection and comple- tion of the new school house at Drysdale was awarded to Messrs. H. and J. Delbridge for the sum of $925. Mr. Ed McPherson presented the Greenway postmaster with a young maple tree that grew over eight feet last year. He talks of placing the tree on exhibition at the World's Fair to show the congenial climate of our fair Ontario. The bridge across the river two and a half miles north of Crediton has been condemned by township council and the public warned not to travel over it. J. Delbridge was named presi- dent of the Stephen and Us - borne Agricultural Society. Canute in aid check out oar BEST SELLER NOVELS. 424 Malo St. Exeter 1519) 235.1331 Despite the cold weather and lack of electricity, Carol Lindsay happily displays merchandise in her tack shop at Appaloosa Xing. In addition to tack equipment, the shop also carries giftware, artwork, clothing and western boots. Mt. Cannel tack stop a natural extension into business venture By Catherine O'Brien TA Staff Regardless of experience, opening a new business can be risky as one ventures out into unknown waters. That's why Carol Lindsay decided to start her new tack shop slowly, building on it a little at a time as an extension of her already established horse business. With her husband David, the Parkhill area residents opened the tack shop in November 1992 as an extension of Appa- loosa Xing. Pronounced Appaloosa Crossing, the ranch specializes in breeding, boarding, training and selling Appaloosa horses. Lindsay wanted the tack shop to specialize in unique horse paraphernal- :ia such as art, jewellery and giftware in addition to tack equipment. :Having more than fifteen years experience as a jeweller and art gallery owner, Lindsay said she wasn't nervous about starting the shop during a recession. "I don't have to worry about the high cost of rent now that l own the property," she said. In the past, Lindsay has owned shops in Kitchener and most recently Grand Bend. She sold the latter in 1989 so she could devote more time to her love of horse breeding and horse training. Although she did stay on at the Grand Bend store as a parttime manager, the store closed in the spring of 1992 because of a decline in tourism. It was at this time Lindsay began thinking about opening a specialty shop. Customers, she said, were calling her at home asking her how they could get the artwork and gift items she had once sold. Lindsay saw a demand and knew she could get the supplies so her tack shop slowly developed. The specialty items are her competitive edge, she said. "The shop isn't just for horse people; there are items that will appeal to the general pub- lic." Now Lindsay has ventured a little further into unknown waters, expand- ing the shop to include western clothing, hats and western boots. The boots, she expects, will be quite popular because it is difficult to get a high quality western boot in Canada at an affordable price. The boots, imported from North Carolina, will be available in a broad selection of sizes, colours and styles. But for now, Lindsay is gearing up for what will be her busy time as horse shows begin and the customer flow increases into her tiny, but soon to be expanded shop. "R know kris :difficult .to display the artwork and clothing effectively, i'tnstlsediahaving a.lot of space to work with," she said. Cuttingthe ribbon at the new location of the Clinton Credit Union in Exeter Saturday were Law- rence Beane (left), Keith Tyndall, Sharon Medd, John Levis, Marj Bobson, Edwin Miller, Mason Baiiey.and Steve Tyndall. Credit Union grand opening EXETER - Keith Tyndall, chair- man of the Board of the Clinton Community Credit Union, opened the proceedings at the grand open- ing on Saturday. Lossy Fuller brought greetings from' the Town of Exeter wishing the Credit Union every success in its new location. Steve Tyndall former manager, reviewed the history of growth of the Credit Union from being in the old town hall to the present loca- tion. Lawrence Beane present manag- er, thanked the Board for their foresight in acquiring the present location with its parking, visibility and accessibility. The afternoon festivities were followed by a gathering at the Three AAA to honour two retiring Credit Union officers. Ernie Wil- liams has been a director for 29 years. Herb Duizer served on the credit committee for 20 years after having served for 20 years with the Christian Reformed Credit Un- ion in Clinton. INVESTMENTS OIC/RSP 1 Yr. • 5.75% 3 Yr. - 6.75% 5Yr. -7.25%, Segregated Funds 2YR. -11.45% 3YR. -11.89% p Niters• a • i Gaiser-Kneale 235-2420, 2384484 • GIC ratessubjact to change. Short terns rates available. Segregated fund rates reflect actual past performance. 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Council however, at their last meeting, recognized that with cuts in provincial revenues, the tax- ation portion of the budget should be held to $215,900, the same amount spent in 1992. When added to provincial reve- nues, that should produce a total woad budget of about $430,000, which should leave enough reve- nues to upgrade some Usborne roads since the major expenses of The road works shed and new grad- er are past. A proposed budget is being pre- sented to township council as of press time. L3USIIN LUHC 1SS If R./ J CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS N. Kine, Mills, Dunlop. Charlrrrd Accountants Daniel B. Dawn, B.A., M.Acc., C.A. tianap.r 412 Main St., P.O. Box 2405 Exafirr, Ontario NW 157 (510) 235-0345 Fax: (519) 235-3235 John A.M. NoRrs CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT 497 Main Street South, Exeter, Ontario NOM 1S I Tel: (519) 235-3240 Fax: (519) 235-3246 AUCTIONEERS FILSON & ROBSON Th. Expai.no.d Auotlam.r. that Guamid.. 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