HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1997-05-21, Page 12PAGE 12. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 21,1997
Carpenter expands business
By Janice Becker
Citizen staff
Years of experience and a love
for the craft have brought Herman
Thalen to the point where he is
expanding his fine carpentry busi
ness beyond what was once a part
timejob, limited to specific tasks.
This winter he took over his
father's workshop in Blyth, pur
chased several pieces of profession
al woodworking equipment and
moved his finish carpentry business
into the arena of kitchen cabinets.
Thalen, who has been working in
fine carpentry for 15 years and for
the last four on his own from his
Brussels home, decided it was time
to make the big jump to a fully-
equipped shop where he could
make custom cabinets.
Aside from finish trim, Thalen
has also been working with stair
cases for many years, having been
with JP Stair of Atwood for five
years and a Guelph firm prior to
that.
Recalling some of his past work,
Thalen says he was involved in the
creation and installation at a Toron
to home where the staircase cost
$50,000. One local staircase was
priced at $10,000.
"My cabinets will be quality, cus
tom work," says Thalen. "Anything
I do, I stand behind. Quality is the
big thing."
Thalen says he now has the spe
cial equipment for shaping trim and
stair handrails, custom millwork
and constructing kitchen cabinets
the old-fashioned way.
"They are built to last, with dado
comers and quality workmanship/'
The stairs are built with the samp
care, he says.
Thalen's work is completely cus
tom, with all the measuring done
beforehand and made to fit the
house, he says. The selection of
designs and finishes is varied.
"They can have whatever they
want," says Thalen, "from oak to
pine or melamine finishes."
He provides free estimates, with
the cost for cabinetry in the mid
range and competitive stair prices.
In the past year, he has been get
ting busier and has experienced
people he can call in when needed.
Another benefit to Thalen's ser
vice is that he does the installations
himself, ensuring customer satis
faction. "I look after my cus
tomers," he says.
Thalen can be reached at 887-
6507, 523-9418 or by fax at 887-
9700.
Pick a
citizen
The time has come once again
when nominations for the Citizen
of the Year are being invited.
Admittedly, with so much com
munity spirit around, it is difficult
to pinpoint the efforts of one indi
vidual over another. However, it is
equally important from time to time
to receive notice for accomplish
ments.
If there is a group or individual
who stands out in your mind, take
the time to fill out the ballot in this
week's issue of The Citizen, to rec
ognize their contributions to your
community.
Smooth finish
An expanded work area and professional equipment will
help Herman Thalen increase his fine carpentry business
into custom kitchens.
Bluewater gets
/
hand-me-downs
The Bluewater Recycling
Association will be collecting
textiles curbside from Monday,
May 26 through to Friday, June 6
in all member municipalities. This
two-week collection is being under
taken in partnership with Goodwill
Industries and the Salvation Army,
and will benefit everyone involved.
Residents will be able to recycle
unwanted, reusable textile items
while providing valuable resources
to local social service agencies who
are working to help those in need.
The following are considered
acceptable textiles products:
• Clothing - men's, women's and
children's
• Accessories - purses, belts, ties,
etc..
• Outerwear - hats, scarves, coats,
, gloves, etc.
• Footwear - shoes, boots,
slippers, overshoes, etc.
• Bedding - sheets, pillowcases,
comforters, etc.
• Window Coverings - curtains,
sheers, etc.
• Linens - towels, tablecloths, etc.
These items should be free of
mildew, thinners, grease or oils and
should not smell musty or of
mothballs, or substances which
could contaminate other textiles
during collection and processing.
For collection, textiles should be
placed in plastic bags with either a
sock tied around the neck or clearly
labelled "Textiles Only". Bagged
textiles can then be placed beside
the blue box on regular blue box
collection days during the period
from Monday, May 26 through to
Friday, June 6.
ANNOUNCEMENT:
In January, 1998, the Huron County
museum, will present “Hockey Dreams: The
History of the Sport in Our Community.”
Our goal is to gather a wide variety of
memories and memorabilia from across
Huron County. The Museum would
appreciate any help that you can provide us
with that will make this exhibition as
complete as possible.
Please Contact: Sean Stoyles, Sandy Bruce,
or Claus Breede at (519) 524-2686.
HURON
MUSEU
COUNTY
It’s going to be a
hot sticky summer.
Cool off with no
payments on air
conditioners 'til
Purchase your new
air conditioner or
heating system before
hSting
September '97? May 24 '97 and don't
pay 'til September'97.
Duizer Plumbing & Heating
Londesboro 523-4359 or 482-5267
t DEFERRED PAYMENTS AVAILABLE TO UNION GAS RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS ON
APPROVED CREDIT THROUGH UNION GAS AND MEMBER UNION GAS HEATING DEALERS.
ALL OTHER OFFERS NOT APPLICABLE. OFFER VALID FROM APRIL 7 '97 TO MAY 24 '97.
THERE ARE NO SET-UP FEES OR EARLY PAYMENT PENALTIES FOR FINANCING.
ERY IMPORTANT ISSUE?
Monday, June 2, 1997 will be your only
opportunity to select a representative for
Canada’s impending unity crisis.
Without fail, your representative must negotiate a
solution that will meet the needs of every province
and will return Canada, once and for all, to a
strong federation that respects and has the respect
of, all its citizens.
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The Reform Party of Canada, with the assistance
and endorsement of members from every province
and territory, has carefully built a plan and offers
it to all Canadians - regardless of home province,
place of birth or culture.
Equality of all provinces and equality of all
citizens forms the foundation of the plan.
Withdrawing the Federal Government from
intrusion into the provincial jurisdictions of
language, culture, employment training, social
services, municipal affairs, sports, recreation,
housing and tourism will allow all province to
express their individual diversities and keep
Canada the unique nation that it is. Our fathers
of confederation envisioned this split of powers.
Reform’s plan needs one endorsement - yours - on
Monday June 2, 1997, to make it the roadmap for
Canada’s great future. Please assist us,
YOU CAN BE PART OF
the SOLUTION!
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FINES
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