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Times Advocate, 1994-01-05, Page 5Back in from the archiver Time of the Times - Advocate 10 Years Ago January 4, 1984 - Exeter may- or Bruce Shaw sees 1984 as a year of continued growth for the town as well as a time when conflicts between the town and its neighbouring townships will be satisfactorily resolved. For the first time in several years, the area covered by the Ontario Provincial Police de- tachment in Exeter did not have a fatal highway accident during 1983. About 50 local citizens joined Exeter council in a New Year's levee Monday afternoon to kick off Ontario's Bicentennial cele- brations. The levee was fol- lowed by the first regular coun- cil meeting of the year. Snapping off hydro poles can be an expensive proposition.. A local driver found that out last week as he received a bill for $1,200 from the Exeter Public Utilities Commission for top- pling over a utility pole during an accident on Huron street which occurred in early Decem- ber of last year. 25 Years Ago January 9, 1969 - The dream of a White Christmas almost turned into a nightmare for area residents. Heavy snow fell the day before Christmas and it hasn't shown much -of a slow up since. In fact, exactly two weeks later this area experienced one of its worst winter blizzards in some time and is presently bracing for more snow forecast for today. Schools were closed Tuesday and Wednesday and a number of motorists were left stranded. A haven again for travellers unable to get through Exeter on Highways 4 and 8 was the Exeter branch of. the - Royal Canadian Legion. Councils for the town of Exet- er, the township of Stephen and the village of Lucan have given approval to Union Gas to install pipelines to these three munici- palities. The Stephen installa- tions will be for Centralia Indus- trial Park and the adjoining housing area. Exeter's annual Minor Hockey Day held Saturday was a great success as a number of area teams were in to play Exeter clubs in exhibition games. Three star selections from the local teams were Howard Schenk, Tom Hayter, Mau Muller, Jim Wildfong, Wayne Kegler, Robert Ryckman, Randy Tiernan, Scott Liu, Peter Glover, Larry Haugh, Ron Janke, Bill Bourne and Glenn Stire. 50 Years Ago January 6, 1944 - The first baby born in Victoria Hospital in London in 1944 was David, son of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Tate of R.R. 2, Granton. The Wartime Prices Board in Ottawa has announced that all all retail sales of canned salmon have been frozen until January 17 when coupon rationing of the product becomes effective joining sugar and gasoline on the restricted list. The Exeter branch of Canadi- an Canners through manager E.J. Green is asking area farm- ers to plan the best use of their fields for this summer. The soil should be well cultivated and prepared to produce every ounce of food possible so that when peace comes we will be able to go into enslaved coun- tries with food in plenty for all of them. 100 Years Ago January 6, 1894 - In 1893 the total receipts of the Exeter school Board were $3,165.44. Teachers on staff and their sala- ries were T.A. Brown $600; Miss C. Vosper $320; Miss Gregory and Miss Gill $300 each; Miss Walden and Miss Pringle $270 each. The janitor received $225. C.'.,me in and check out our BEST SELLER NOVELS 424 Main St. Exeter 235-1331 1T'S YQ 111? MISTNIFSS Times -Advocate, December 29,1993 Page 5 GoodamcLishasInsilsauussaat3Biaia Working with students perk of Food Services By Catherine O'Brien T -A staff EXETER - Jennie Rowe says she is fortunate to have been in the same business for the past 29 years. And Rowe said she feels lucky her business allows her to talk with young people and keep up on the latest trends. Rowe has -been working in the cafeteria at South Huron District High School for just under 30 years and has been the owner and opera- tor of the school's food services for the past 27 years. '1 love working with the kids," she said. "Although you have to learn to roll with the punches and sometimes turn a deaf ear to their language." But for the most part, she said, operating the cafeteria is nothing but an enjoyable experience. Rowe said she has often regretted not keeping a diary of events and students that have come through the cafeteria doors and the changes that she has seen. A notable change has been in the eating habits of students over years. At one time the school had three lunch periods and hundreds of kids would flock to the cafeteria for big lunch specials such as fish dinners. Now, Rowe said, on a good day they are lucky if they serve 60 lunch specials, although the lasagna is always popular. "The kids just aren't into the big lunches any more," she said. This change started when the caf- eteria installed fryers. Before then, kids were limited to the specials or soup and sandwich- es. Lunch is crunch time at SHDHS as Jennie Rowe, above, and staff feed more than 500 students in less than an hour. To the right, stu- dent Jamie Hoff- man is one of sev- en even students working in the cafeteria. I � o COMING ty SOON Serving S.uth Ninon Norte tl!ddesex & North tarbt n S nice 1073 5pecial Feat° "Salute to family-owned businesses" will be publishe • early February This is our most popular special edition ever The Times -Advocate is prep ring our third annual salute to family-owned businesses who are an extremely important part of our local economy. We will be listing businesses showing when they were established and prominently displaying their name... for as little as $49.50 IF YOU WISH TO BE INCLUDED PLEASE CALL BARB CONSITT or THERESA REDMOND AT 2354331 NOTE: Deadline for this special feature is Fri. Jan. 28 4 "There are also more fastfood places m Exeter than be re," she said. But the cafete ' f, which in- cludes -time workers and seven students, still manages to serve well over 500 students a day. Rowe said the positive side to having competition from area busi- ness is that helps the cafeteria to keep in touch with what the stu- dents want. That means plenty of french fries and chicken burgers. "Some kids eat the burgers every- day," she said. And on an average day they will eat just under 100 lbs of frozen french fries. Other food items popular with the students include iced tea, chocolate milk and of course chips and choc- olate. Rowe said she is a bit surprised that few students drink coffee and hot chocolate. The cafeteria also offers nutri- tional alternatives including brown and white bread, , as well as salad and soup. And most of the food is prepared on the premises. "We make all the specials and sandwiches," she said. They also bake the cookies and muffins that are the big sellers when the cafeteria opens just after 8 a.m. They bake at least 12 dozen cook- ies and five dozen muffins. "Although this isn't the ideal breakfast for students, it is popu- lar," she said. Rowe's busy time begins at 11:30 a.m., when the students break for lunch. The rush begins quickly and con- tinues until students are due back in class at 1 p.m. The cafeteria closes at 2 p.m., af- ter the afternoon break. Although it's a short day, Rowe says it's always quite busy. She attributes her success in the business to good food and low pric- es. "The prices haven't changed a whole lot over the years," she said. She 'also said it is important for the staff to have a good rapport with the students. "Anyone who doesn't like kids shouldn't work with them," she said. Rowe also has a keen business sense holding the contract for food services with Nabisco Brands' can- nery and until recently with the high school in Goderich as well as having done private catering. "I want to enjoy my free time a bit more," she said as one reason for giving up the Goderich contract and catering social functions. But, Rowe intends to continue working at South Huron as long as she has her health. "That's one of the great things about owning your own business, she said. "There's no restriction on when you have to retire." INVESTMENTS GIC/RSP 1 Yr. - 4.00% 3 Yr. - 5.00% 5 Yr. - 6.00% �r i ,1, Segregated Funds 1 YR. - 22.76% 2 YR. - 12.63% 3 YR. - 15.66% (raiser-Kneale 235-2420, 238-8484 • e.,,. . • •ubject to change. Short- term rates available. Segregated fwd rates reflect actual past performance Future returns will vary. i 13 RLracCI (1uriii 1SS CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS • KMD Kime, Mills, Dunlop. Chartered Accountants Daniel B. Daum, B.A., M.Arc., C.A. 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