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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1970-11-05, Page 18NO MAN WAS A GNOST OF A CHANCE IF HE DOESN'T BELIEVE 1)--1 HIMSELF We believe we can give the best service in town. So we do. Bring your car in for bumper-to-bumper inspection and see for yourself! ode AUTO SALES I TOYOTA SALESAZSERVICE RADIO EQUIPPED 24 lit 4406235-1710 •EXETER General manager Jim Finnen with members of the AOTS touring group. Pag• Times-Advocate, November 5<197:0 DIL DLL starts tour program for groups to view plant 1NEARAlOUr AK r avowatunftWAigi Cattogs IP sir TIE #414A, 1710.01MWE General manager Jim Finnen explains the operation of a scanning machine -that cuts lumber to exact widths, to R. E. Pooley, Carf Cann and Norm VValper Plant manager Paul Panet shows Mrs. Norm Whiting, Iry Armstrong and Gerry MacLean how the lumber is cut into various widths. Feta. Soma P‘e Dashwood Industries Limited inaugurated a plant tour program last week, with members of the Exeter United Church AOTS Men's Club and their wives being the first area group to take the opportunity to see the expanded facilities of the company at their Centralia location, In addition to the tour, the program entails presentations from members of the management team into all phases of the wood window business, from production through to sales. Marketing manager *Tom Duffy is in charge of the tour program and reported that dates are available on a first come — first served basis at the first of the year, They are booked until Christmas. He said the company would conduct one tour per week and hoped for groups of approximately 40 persons. The cafeteria facilities are made available to groups wishing to conduct dinners prior to the three-hour tour and presentation. The meal can be provided at 6:30 p.m., with the tour starting an hour later. A 7:30 starting time is used for groups not using the dining facilities. Toc Alpha at United church In a service prepared and presented by the senior Sunday School, the congregation of Exeter United Church gained an insight into drug use and abuse. Speaker for the occasion was Toc Alpha president, Paul Johnston. Paul's topic was the Why of Drugs and he presented it with some unusual, and at times surprising, thoughts on the drug problem. Following his address Paul headed a discussion panel of young people at which time many questions from the congregation were discussed and answered. Given reminder about arena roof Exeter council received a reminder this week that the arena structure should be checked by an engineer to ascertain that it will withstand snow loads in the upcoming months. The letter from the department of labor pointed out that two arenas had collapsed in recent years, and in addition to the inspection, the snow load should be checked frequently. Reeve Derry Boyle reported that the local arena had been checked by an engineer two years ago. While the structure was found to be safe, the engineer predicted only 10 years more service for the arena at that time. Mayor Delbridge said the snow didn't lay on the roof too much, but Councillor Tom MacMillan replied that on occasions it had been cleared off as a precaution. General, manager Jim Finnen acted as master of.ceremonies for the initial tour, officially welcoming the group, along with company president Maurice Klumpp, vice-president Howard Klumpp and sales manager Jerry Finnen. In his introduction, Jim Finnen outlined the contribution the company makes to the entire community and after the tour discussed the firm's present position in the industry and referred to marketing and distribution changes that have, of necessity, changed in certain areas. He explained that their basic sales volume is generated through retail lumber dealers in Ontario, but outlined changes that have taken place in the last few years through wholesale distribution in the Maritimes and company-owned sales and distribution outlets in Toronto and Ottawa. Mr. Finnen introduced to the group some of the changes in product design that will be taking place, with some of these changes incorporating new materials and technology to ensure the continuation of the company's position as a leader in the window Chief cites need Attempts to keep the road open on the east side of the arena are bringing about a conflict between some members of council and some members of the local RAP committee. The no parking signs on the east side of the arena were erected after council, the police and fire chief decided that a "fire lane" should be maintained. On Sunday, at the junior hockey game, several cars were parked in the area and police put industry. Plant manager Paul Panet reported that the addition to the Centralia plant makes DIL one of the largest plants in Canada devoted to the manufacture of standard wood windows. He indicated the company's degree of automation is .greater than any other window factory and allows the firm to do such things as saw up a carload of lumber every eight hours as well as mould, tennon and preservative dip frame and sash parts in a continuous process. The visitors saw the extensive use of roll conveyors which eliminate the need for shop carts, lift trucks and material handlers. "By finger grooving short blocks into useable lengths of lumber, we have significantly reduced our waste," he concluded. A tour through the "old plant" at Centralia was conducted by Tony VanWyck, assistant sales manager. He outlined the products being produced, Design technician Doug McArthur outlined the basic design criteria that DIL attempts to maintain; that being "to design a product most suitable to our tickets on them. Reeve Derry Boyle said "a lot of 'hard feelings" had been generated through the tickets that have been handed out and he said "we" would like council to reconsider the parking regulations. "Who's 'we' who want it reconsidered?" Councillor Tom MacMillan questioned. He is also a member of RAP, along with Boyle. Boyle then replied the "we" referred to a couple of members of RAP and the arena management. Mayor Jack Delbridge was critical of the fact council was not getting co-operation in the matter and he pointed out that no one had the jurisdiction to take parking tickets off cars. Some debate ensued BS to the legality of the parking restrictions and the fact the signs were not easily seen, It was finally decided to discuss the matter this week when council will meet with an inspector from the fire marshal's office arid fire department representatives on the matter of the recent survey taken of all facets of fire protection. In his press release this week, Chief Day said the sports minded citizens of Exeter must surely realize the necessity to keep open a fire lane to enable emergency vehicles to operate without hindrance of any kind. He said fans should consider the following questions if a fire broke out: how would the fire truck arrive at the scene? how would the people in attendance get safely front the building? how many people might get injured? climate in its operation to the end user; to design into a product features that can be manufactured reasonably giving the end user the most economical price along with " the best functioning product possible; the aesthetic appearance, not only in the finished exterior appearance, but also in all components that make up our product line". "The marketing and sales Management take the customer out of the role of a simple sales target and make him the focal point for all basic business planning and decision making," stated Tom Duffy, marketing manager. He said that with a keen eye to success and profit now and in the future, the company tries to give the customer what he wants, making and selling the way he wants it, when and where he wants it and at a price he is willing to pay. PYRAMID BASE Personnel manager Jerry Kading noted that without competent employees, all other aspects of the company would be to no avail, He compared the company structure to a pyramid, the firm base of this pyramid being made up of "on the floor workers". "Without this firm base a company cannot survive, let alone thrive, and we at Dashwood like to think our company is thriving," he related. Concluding the presentation on the company's many facets was controller Gerry Parsons. He stressed the importance of budgeting in providing management with a tool to effectively measure the monthly operations of the company. He also indicated the company planned to instal a computer in the future and in reviewing the expected benefits, said it would reduce the clerical costs; develop information necessary for making decision, that might be too costly or impractical to obtain using conventional methods; and finally, the introduction of modern techniques such as operations research, which can produce more profitable business results. who would be responsible? He said it was better to be prepared for such an emergency than take chances. Noting that some people were offended over getting parking tickets at Sunday's game, he explained the police department was not interested in handing out parking tickets, but only in the public safety. "Therefore as Chief of Police for Exeter I am asking for assistance from all parties concerned. Do you think that such a request is unreasonable?" he asked. XI GAMMA NU Xi Gamma Nu members donated $10.00 for bingo prizes for Braemor Manor and made plans for a Sorority Christmas party at their meeting, Tuesday evening, at the home of Mrs. Don Gaiser. Roll call was answered by each person giving the style of house they preferred. This was followed by a talk on The House and The Home by Mrs. Robert Dinney. She spoke on the maintaining of a house inside and out, and how to make a house into a home. Mrs. Dinney also talked on decorating and with the use of drapery, rug and upholstery samples suggested how to match or blend when decorating a room. The hostess was assisted by Huronview news The weekly dance was held in the auditorium Monday October 26, with Miss Della Peart at the piano and Mrs. Mary Taylor on the mouth organ. Miller Adams, Norman Speirs and John Leeming played violins with Jerry Collins on Morocus and John Newcombe calling off. Waltzes seemed to be the favourite dance with a couple of square dances, the heel and toe polka and two steps mixed in. A sing-song and tea provided by .the R.C.A.F. ladies and Kinetttes was held in the auditorium on Wednesday afternoon, with Miss Yournatoff on the piano and song leader Mrs. Lince assisted by the Huronview orchestra. A Halloween party was held Friday afternoon with several residents and staff in costume, Bonnie Stewart and Lynnda Collins were in charge of the program. The residents were treated to apples and candy following the program. The residents are looking forward to films, A Place to Stand, and Canadian Cowboy, Thursday night. Mrs. Jim Hennesey and Mrs. Ted Jones. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Jones. ALPH PI CHAPTER, Bruce Shaw, head of the English department o f South Huron District High School, spoke to the membersof Ontario Alpha Pi on the subject of prose. By MRS, HEBER DAVIS Heather Davis, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Hugh Davis was one of the eleven student nurses at South Huron Hospital who graduated in a ceremony at Exeter United Church Friday evening. Guests of Heather for the occasion were: Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Davis, Mr. 8r. Mrs. Ross- Mc Falls, Mrs. George McFalls, Mr. & Mrs. Bob Tindall, Mr. & Mrs. Heber Davis and Michael Davis, Mrs. Earl Greenlee, Mrs. Harry Carroll and Mr. & Mrs. Fred Dobbs from this community; Mrs. R. Dickins, Exeter, and Mr. & Mrs. Harry Hoffman and Jim, Dashwood. Saturday Heathers parent's entertained eight guests in St. Patricks Parish Hall in her honor. She received many beautiful gifts and thanked everyone. Guests were present from London, Byron, Kirkton, Dashwood, Centralia, Lucan and Exeter. Heather is spending a week with her parents prior to accepting a position at South Huron Hospital. • Mr. & Mrs. Ron Carroll, Ian and Brenda were Sunday guests with their aunt, Mrs. Ada Ings, London, Mr. & Mrs. Bob Tindall and family spent Sunday with Mr. & Mrs. Howard Clarke, Shipka. Mr. & Mrs. Ken Eaton and Carol, London, and Joan Anderson, Exeter, Mr. & Mrs. J. Shade and family, Dashwood, were Sunday He discussed modern literature and poetry. Mrs. Trent Doige hosted the meeting with Mrs. Tom Arthur assisting. A demonstration of making cheese fondue was given by Mrs. Tom Duffy, the results of which were enjoyed for lunch. A tour of Dashwood Industries will be conducted for the members November 17. guests with Mr. & Mrs. Earl Greenlee. Mr. & Mrs. Robt., Steele London and Mrs. Ted England, Ottawa, were guests Sunday with Mr, & Mrs. Heber Davis. Mrs. Garnet Isaac and Marjorie, London, are spending a few days visiting Gote Wennerstrom. Mr. & Mrs. Ford Dyer and Sheryl, Sarnia were Sunday guests with Mr. & Mrs. Harry Carroll and Wayne. Bottle drive nets funds for camp The bottle drive conducted by the Girl Guides and Brownies in Exeter recently netted the association $118.00 toward their assessment of $195.00 for the new camping facilities being developed at Black Point. Mrs. Joe Wooden, camp committee representative for Exeter, said "The Guiding association is grateful to Exeter and area residents for contributing so many bottles to our cause." The camp is being readied for use next summer. .A Panabode prefab building has been purchased for a kitchen, and hydro will be installed in the near future. The name of the camp is Klahone, an Indian word which means, 'the great out doors'. 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J54872 COMING SOON 1969 METEOR Rideau 500 sedan, radio, automatic, power steering, power brakes, only 20,090 miles 1968 COUGAR radio, automatic, poWer steering, power brakes TIRE CLEARANCE SALE All Tires In Stock Reduced to 15% ABOVE COST South Ent Service - EXETER 235-2322 ()pet) Evanings L'y'Apptiintment THE WHOLE FAMILY CAME — at Priday's Halloween party at Stephen Central School, One family arrived complete with baby buggy, Vicki Miller is riding with her parents Laurie Becker and Jeff Haytet, T-A photo Members of the AOTS tour listening to details of the DIL operation in ,,he theatre before the tour began. Arena parking debated -o_s „ efri. HONOR GUARD FOR COUNCILLOR — Exeter's elected and Harrison, Len McKnight, Don appointed officials acted as an honor guard at the funeral of Councillor Gaekstetter. George Vriese, Friday, Pallbearers included D. G. McFee, Doug RNA graduate feted by Saintsbury friends IVAN and MICKEY'S . GULF it