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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1985-06-19, Page 7Business G FINANCIAL HINT: MONEY MARKETS As of June 17, 1985 PRIME: 10.50 % GOLD ( CDN) : $439.04 CDN. DOLLAR: 73.11 Financial Report A logical breakdown of an investment port- folio would be::��60% in little or no risk : 30% in medium risk : 10% in high risk INFLATION: 3.90% U.S. DOLLAR: $1.27 DOW JONES: +10.86 GUARANTEED INVESTMENTS (GIC) REGISTERED SAVING PLANS (RRSP ) MORTGAGES SHORT TERM DEPOSITS 30-59 " 90-119 270-364 days days days 9.250% 9.500% 9.500% BANK RATE: T -BILLS: TSE: 9.76% 9.50% + 13.03 1 Year 3 Year 5 Year 9.750% 10.750% 11.125% 10.00% 10.750% 11.125% 10.000% 11.250% 11.750%° MUTUAL FUNDS Average Annual Compound Growth (5 yr.) 25.400% f:OMPH.E:D E3y: ABC ANNUITIES Ltd. 53 WEST STREET GODERICH, ONTARIO (10 yr.) 26.400% Bert Squire holds picture of bandshell his uncle built Businesses on Bayfield celebrate anniversaries A building boom is much in evidence along Hayfield Road these days as McDonald's. Beckers and Home Hard- `v:.rc stores are currently under con- .,truction in the vicinity of Suncoast Drive. But while the area welcomes new developn>.ent, there are two businessmen on Bayfield Road who have anchored the business community in that area and are observing significant anniversaries in the next few weeks. The week marks the 20th anniversary of the opening of the Candlelight Restaurant on Bayfield Road and on .July 4th, Bert and Winnifred Squire will mark the 20th an- niversary of Squire Gifts. Constructed in the summer of 1965, the Candlelight Restaurant was known as the Pizza Patio until 1972. In 1974 the business was purchased by (:us Balkouras who had owned the Club Grill Restaurant on Kingston Street before moving out to the Bayfield Road location. A graduate of Fanshawe College's Hotel - Motel Management Program, Gus recalls that the Candlelieht w:oo the last hoildinu on Highway 21. -He - welcomes the new development on Highway 21 and only plans to expand his own facility slowly as town growth warrants. SQUIRE GIFTS Squire Gifts on Highway 21 beside the Candlelight Restaurant will provoke nostalgia for many residents. of Goderich as the business is housed in a former band - shell. Squire's uncle Hobert Standish build the banstand for the town in 1927 in com- memoration of the 100th anniversary of its founding, In an effort to preserve the historic' structure, Squire had the bands- tand moved to its present location on Highway 2.1 in ;May, 1965 and on July 4th he opened Squire (rifts. A long-time supporter of the tourist in- dustry in the town of Goderich, Squire left Champion Road Machinery tri 1977 after 35 years of service to devote his energies to the new business with his wife Winnifred. In corruncmoratioro of the town's 150th birthday celebrations in 1977 the Eskimo Art Gallery was added downstairs. Farm Credit Corporation lowers interest rates Agriculture Minister John Wise today an- nounced that interest rates charged by Farm Credit Corporation (FCC) will go down immediately. The new rates are the lowest the Corporation has charged since October 1979. Loans under the Shared. Risk Mortgage program are now set at 11-1/2 per cent, down form 12 per cent. The Corporation's five-year fixed interest term mortgages are set at 11-7/8 per cent, a decrease from 12-1/2 ner cent. The rate for 10 -year fixed terms is 12-3/8 per cent, down from 13-1/4 per cent. Twenty-year fixed term mortgages carry an interest rate of 12-1/2 per cent, a reduction from 13-1/2 per cent. The previous interest rate change was on May 6, 1985. Farm syndicate loans for the joint pur- chase of machtery and buildings by a group of three or more farmers are available at an interest rate of 11-7/8 per cent, reduced from the previous rate of 12- 1/2 per cent. "The decline in the cost of funds demonstrates the growing confidence of Canada's business community," said Mr. Wise. "But the farm credit issue remains serious. That is why I was happy to receive the recommendation of the Bruce -Grey debt review pilot project six days before the Federal Budget was tabled. I am currently reviewing the recommendations and seek- ing the advice of members of the FCC Ap- peal Boards. "In addition,4 want to consult my provin- cial colleagues in order to be able to identify new programs to assist those farmers who are, facing financial difficulty," ,added Mr. Wise. Rotary Club plans ticket marketing workshop Many service curbs, volunteer organiza- tions and other church and athletic groups are.often involved in ticket marketing. If you would like to learn more about ef- fective ticket marketing, the Goderich Rotary Club is sponsoring a workshop on marketing at North Street United Church Wednesday, June 26 at 7.30 p.m. . Elaine Haggerty of .;the Ontario Arts Council, London will be the guest speaker and workshop co-ordinator. All local ser- vice clubs are invited to send represen- tatives. For information phone Jim Baird at 524-9365. Bus Balkouras of Candlelight Restaurant See our V2 page ad on the back page of the Summer Leader Sale Caper inserted in this Week's paper. 47 Church St. codelich 0i9) 524-9603 MC N' k GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR. WEDN1SDAY. JUNE 19. 1985 -PAGE 7 THE ALCOHOL , INFORMATION CENTRE is open weekdays and offers: *information on alcohol counselling services *information on alcohol related problems *confidential support and counselling *reading and reference material on alcohol *presentations by staff on alcohol issues CALL 524-4264 or DROP IN Suite 202, Upstairs, STANDARD TRUST BLDG. COU$ �FZR A AV5 1THE FIVE "BECsso°I'"O NIDDLE AGE ARE. BALD NESS--BRIDGEWORK-- BIFOCALS--IBAY WIND- OWS AND BUNIONS. BLUEWATER AUTO SALESAND LEASING 355 Bayfield Rd. GODERICH 524-4664 Canadian Radio -television and Telecommunications Commission Conseil de la radiodiffusion et des telecommunications canadiennes DECISION Bluewater TV Cable Ltd. Decision CRTC - 85 -412. Goderich, Clinton and Holmesville, Ont. Approved: - Renewal of the licence for the broadcasting receiving undertaking ser- ving these communities from 1 October 1985 to 30 September 1990. Where may 1 read CRTC documents? CRTC documents may be read in the "Canada Gazette Part 1; at CRTC offices; and at reference libraries. CRTC decisions concerning a licensee may be read at the licensee's offices during normal business hours. You also may obtain copies of CRTC public documents by contacting the CRTC at: Ottawa Hull. (819) 997-0313; Halifax (902) 426-7997; Montreal (514) 283-6607; Win- nipeg (204) 949-6306; Vancouver (604) 666- 2111. Canacia 1RYDE MONUMENTS (Established Since 1919) • Fully guaranteed Custom Designed Monuments by Expert Craftsmen. • Full time professional Memorial Counsellor -SEE WHAT YOU BUY - MODERN SHOWROOM Suncoast Mall, Goderich Telephone 524-2337 Open Daily 10 amt 5 pm (.Iosed Saturdays at' pm Any evening by appointment Don Denomme - Memorial Counsellor THS PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS COUNCIL G.D. WHITE, FCA The Public Accountants Coun- cil for the Province of Ontario announces the election of the following officers and mem- bers: President, G.D. White, FCA, Kitchener, Vice -Presi- dent, J.R. Rathwell, FCA, Lind- say, Secretary, A.J. Dilworth, FCA, Toronto, Treasurer, A.C. Ryley, FCA, Toronto, Past President, W.H. Broadhurst, FCA, Toronto, Member of the Executive, F.G. Whitley, CGA, Hamilton. Messrs. W.P. Fazackerley, FCGA, Windsor, J.P. Laten- dresse, FCA, Ottawa, J.G. McBride, FCA, St. Catharines, W.J. Troop, CGA, Colborne, W.J. Wilkinson,. FCA, Trenton, W.A. Witham, FCA, Lindsay, .R.P. Cohen, FCA, I.L. Rosen, FCA and L.D. Freedman, FCA, Toronto. All persons who practise as public accountants in Ontario must be licensed under the Public Accountancy Act and must observe the Rules of Pro- fessional Conduct laid down by Council. Any information regarding these matters and the penalties for non -obser- vance of the Act and regula- tions may be obtained from Mr. C. Doughty, Registrar, The Public Accountants Council for the Province of Ontario, 45 Charles Street East, Toronto M4Y 1S2. The hest of both worlds. When the former Victoria and Grey Trust and the former National Trust merged in Seplrinber, 1984, we formed Canada's third largest trust company. The nev` n.ime, The National Victoria and (,rcy Trust Company, was nice. hut a little too long. We feel that shortening the n,ttne. to National Tnist is not only appropri- ate, hut better reflects our axing presence to Canada Your neighbourhood financial centre. Although we arc a large, solid financial institution, each ut our branches is 'very much a part of the community Our staff is knowledgable and friendly, eager to serve you with a variety Of financial services. From chequrng and savings accounts and safety deposit boxes to car loans and money machines. And just about every investment vehicle to make your money grow. A commitment to excellence. Our new name and logo give us the opportunity to re -dedicate ourselves to serving you. Catch our winning spirit at a hranch near you today. National Tnist. We have a great name to live up to. Your Neighbourhood Financial Centre NATIONAL TRUST A Division of National Victoria and Grey Trust Co. GODERICH -100 Kingston St. 524-7381 Member Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation .