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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1994-06-08, Page 88 -THE HURON EXPOSITOR, Juno S, 111.4 Who 's Who in Hum by Tom GIenfield and Garry Burns Presenting interesting facts about the achievements of leading businesses in the area Feature copy appearing in this review cannot be reproduced in whole or part without written permission from the writers THREE AAA Restaurant & Dining Lounge Hwy. 4 & 83, Exeter 235-2949 RATED AS ONE OF THE BEST IN THE AREA Hwy. 4 & 83, Exeter 235-2949 There is a great frontier of restaurants out there, and being a restaurant explorer has its occasional rewards. Such was the case on a recent visit to TjIREE AAA RESTAURANT & DINING LOUNGE. Here you can enjoy dining at its finest, in a very relaxed ambience. Accompanying unique atmosphere are very affordable prices. The chef becomes a magician with the entrees, each superb in its execution. They feature the best in steaks, seafood, salads, soups, sandwiches, etc. They are licensed by L.L.B.O. Their famous Weekend Smorgasbord on Friday, and Sunday is second to none. They also have a superb Sunday Brunch and catering service for banquets, weddings, etc. When it's time for an evening at the table that will surpass the mundane and generic, try THREE AAA RESTAURANT & DINING LOUNGE. You will experience what dining in solid style can be - an atmosphere of provoked thoughtfulness, silent and professional service and cuisine that elevates cooking to an art form with its aromas, visual composition, textures and tastes. This was some of the finest food we have experienced in some time. THREE AAA RESTAURANT & DINING LOUNGE continues to offer you a formula that really works - good food, good atmosphere, good prices - served by a friendly, courteous staff that care, seven days a week! The next time you decide to dine out and are searching for positive experience, remember THREE AAA RESTAURANT & DINING: LOUNGE. LAKEWOOD Tri -County Brick A FIRM SUPPLYING CONSISTENT QUALITY PRODUCTS AND SERVICE 413 Bayfield Rd., Clinton 482-9622 Out-of-town - No charge dial 1-800-265-7057 TRI -COUNTY BRICK was founded by the late Jim Connolly in 1976 then operated through CO -JIM CORP and operating presehtly-asTRI-COUNTY BRICK. Locations in Windsor, and Clinton are owned and operated by Mrs. Eleanor Connolly. There are other franchise yards in Cambridge, Walkerton, Stratford and Sarnia. TRI -COUNTY BRICK are AGENTS & SUPPLIERS OF Anglestone, Canada Brick, Acme Brick, Hamilton Pressed Brick, Belden Brick, U.S. Brick, plus precast steps, Decra-Loc interlocking paving stone for driveways, sidewalks, patios, parking lots, and around swimming pools. They now offer new innovative ALLAN BLOCK retaining walls for the do-it-yourselfer, plus woodburning stoves and gas fireplaces from NAPOLEON and INSTAFLAME. As driveways and walkways play an important part in the appearance o'f the landscape of your property, it is important that the material you choose to surface it with is attractive, but more important is durable. At TRI -COUNTY BRICK you can discover the advantages of their inter -locking paving stone which is maintenance free. Whether your needs this year are bricks, precast steps or interlocking paving stone TRI -COUNTY BRICK should be your obvious choice. Their delivery vehicles have become a familiar sight throughout the region, and now serve a 200 mile radius. In this special review of the leading businesses and professions we feel that TRI -COUNTY BRICK certainly deserves favourable mention. NURSERY & GARDEN CENTRE St. Jost ht . ` `i s� 236-4479vl NTS 1S St. Joseph at Hwys. 21 and 84 -• 236-4479 The landscaping of a property is like the frosting on the cake.lt adds to the beauty and attractiveness of a home through varieties of co-ordinated colours and contrasts. Not only will a well landscaped yard or lot contribute to the tenant's physical senses, but it will also make good financial sense; it can increase the value and resale feasibility, of your home or commercial property. Established in St. Joseph since 1981 LAKEWOOD NURSERY & GARDEN CENTRE is locally owned and operated by MIKE and DIANNE MILLER. They feature over 200 varieties of flowering and evergreen shrubs. plus flowering and shade trees, evergreen lawn and foundation specimens. roses, hedging, annuals, perennials, fruit plants. patio stones and coloured stone for shrub beds. It takes training and experience. and a little natural aptitude to select suitable landscaping products and plants and place Them in the appropriate location to make best use of available space and achieve the desired effect. The people at LAKEWOOD,NURSERY & GARDEN CENTRE professionally engage in the art of designing, supervising and maintaining the layout and grounds of your home, industrial or eomrjtercial lot. They have 2 designers and landscape crews to help you. By choosing your garden supplies from LAKEWOOD you are assured oI the best stock, along with the benefit of sound advice from the management. which will aid you in becoming more successful with gardening. Landscape planning required an indepth knowledge of plant's needs and capabilities. We feel that the people at LAKEWOOD NURSERY & GARDEN CENTRE have such knowledge and can integrate an improved appearance that will last to its potential. MILTON J. DIETZ mar. A NAME SYNONYMOUS WITH QUALITY PRODUCTS AND GOOD SERVICE R.R. #4, Seaforth 522-0608 Today's farmers arc realizing that feed must be high in nutrition, so custom blends are now available for certain types and breeds of !Restock. and to serve different purposes. A high nutrient intake can ensure that your livestock is healthy and less susceptible to bacteria and disease. and helps to increase conception rates among breeders which an itself as an economic advantage. Grain farmers benefit from a Ruder variety of seeds, some designed to take off earlier in the spring. establishing thicker uniform stands for top yields. MILTON J. DII-Ti.. LTD., RR 4 Seaforth was started in 1957 in response to a need an the arca for a supplier of modern farm products and information on their uses. Ossncd by MILTON J DIETZ., and managed by both Milton and has son Brian, this independently owned business. provides its customers with such products as: pesticides, Purina feeds, Nulritc remit/et. spr.rvers ,and parts. and ventilation equipment. In conjunction w uth that it also provides a custom spraying service, soil and tissue sampling. spraying. and fertilizer recommendations, and ventilation consulting. crop seed sales and liquid fertilizers. Oser the scars MII.TON J. DIETZ LTD. has consistently prosidcd great value for every dollar spent and have continued to grow by meeting their customer's needs today and for the future. NIII:TON .1. DIETZ I.TD. have the expertise and knowledge on hand to become sour ally in farming, rather than a mere business associate MORGAN'S MOBILE HOMES & MODULAR HOUSING R-2000 EXCELLENCE baa 111111111 war n•a ALWAYS A GOOD CHOICE 343 Victoria St., Clinton 482-7066 Mention modular homes. and you're more than likely to stir up images of glorified mobile homes. But modular no longer means the Mass (Junkers that represented the early days of the industry. Modular homes have come a long way in the three decades since their introduction, even If consumer perception of Them has not. In essence. a modular as an entire house That has been constructed in a factory in modules. one piece• for example, could be the downstairs of a colonial -style house and the other module the upstairs arca. Those modules arrive at the owner's chosen site on flatbed trucks and assembled on site. typically in a few days. An added benefit of this type of factory -(wilt home, is consistent quake) and faster delivery of a finished product, because weather and scheduling delays arc eliminated. The materials - lumber, windows, roof shingles and construction are the same as those used an site -built homes, but because of quality control at the factory, the end result as more consistent. Established since 1967 the business is guided by owner DOUG MORGAN who can lake the time to match a unit for your lifestyle and within your price range. as well as providing service to back up their sales Featured here us it nice selection of GENERAL mobile homes up to72fl.xlrirt They also feature PARKLAND HOMES which are modular homes maek in Wingham, plus GENERAL modular homes. These homes arc prefabricated and meet all building codes and are R-200( rated. We suggest you stop into MORGAN'S MOBILE HOMES & MODULAR HOUSING and see what they have to offer you and your family. STRATFORD MEMORIALS Ltd. PROFESSIONAL DESIGNERS OF DISTINCTIVE MEMORIALS 38 Avondale Avenue, Stratford 271-6736 Goderich 524-8457 Hensall 236-4365 Ross Ribey, 87 Goderich St. Seaforth 527-1390 Buying a memorial is usually a one time purchase and often the general public is not too well informed about dealing with a monument firm. Many cemeteries have restrictions on the size or even style of memorial which may be erected therein. STRATFORD MEMORIALS has been recognized for designing memorials of the highest quality since 1956, and is locally guided, by JIM and BRIAN SHACKLETON. The Goderich location is managed by DON DENOMME and MICHAEL O'CONNER manages the Hensall location. ROSS RIBEY is the sales rep. for Seaforth and area. They offer one of the most varied selections of the fine granite shaped to both traditional and contemporary designs. The product is most select and desirable, thus STRATFORD MEMORIALS is a good place to do business with no strings attached and no small print. Whether you like the rich blue -grey, the lustrous black or warm pink. all granites polish to a deep, gem -like brilliance. The carving or lettering of your choice, provided by STRATFORD MEMORIALS promotes a contrasting surface of soft warmth. They are able to give direction on how to dedicate this final tribute hest relating to the deceased person's career, strengths, accomplishments, fraternal or religious associations. The past record of performance at STRATFORD MEMORIALS, has won this firm recognition worthy of our review and recommendation. Bluewater 'Tuck Centre (1991) Inc. Your Complete Truck Centre! 4k INTERNATIONAL FOR THE SERVICE YOU NEED NOW & IN THE FUTURE Airport Rd., Goderich Bus.: 524-7379 Direct Parts: 524-7389 People who arc actively involved in the trucking industry are fully aware of the improvements which have developed in diesel trucks over the years. For the independent Trucker or fleet manager looking for a new truck and making comparisons, the differences between quality or options available from each manufacturer is almost negligible. The management at BLUEWATER TRUCK CENTRE does believe that they offer a well -engineered product, but they also know that a comparable product can be found at other dealers across Canada. They realize that there has to be a difference with them in order for you to become one of their customers. BI,UEWATER TRUCK CENTRE (1991) INC. has developed their reputation around the calibre of service rendered. Their philosophy is to extend your satisfaction as a customer beyond the initial sale; an -going service after the sale will ensure that you remain satisfied for years 10 come - that's the difference! Originally founded over 35 years ago by CARLYLE BANNISTER, BLUEWATER TRUCK CENTRE (1991) INC. is now owned and operated by RICHARD WRIGHT who took over the business on May 21, 1991. They can help you choose the right truck for your application and budget, regardless of whether you need something to support your company's operations locally or for cross -Canada cartage. In addition to the NAVISTAR INTERNATIONAL trucks available for sale or lease they usually feature a selection of pre -owned used trucks at fair market prices. They are also trained to service most makes and models of trucks now on the market including Cummings, Detroit Diesel, and Navistar International. If you are a consumer who does not want to settle for anything less than a dealer that is willing 10 accommodate your needs now and in the future, end your search with a visit to BI,UEWATER TRUCK CENTRE (1991) INC. BOB & BETTY'S VARIETY & GIFTS TOSHIBA 33 Main St. Seaforth 527-1680 BOB & BETTY'S VARIETY & GIFTS is to be credited for informing the community about new home viewing electronic innovations through advertising and word of mouth. Many new television buyers are aware of the MTS stereo sound, remote control, programmable channel scan control and reliant chassis. However, every year manufacturers such as Toshiba are improving their products with higher resolution picture tubes with a square picture for better use of screen space. Some manufacturers also incorporate on-screen menu display, and picture in a picture features which allows you 10 watch a main program as well as a framed insert of a secondary program. Likewise VCR's now are more compact in size, have tape search and multi speed slow motion features, and stereo output jacks so you can experience that "Movie Theatre" stereo sound going through your home stereo system. With the variety of models available at BOB & BETTY S you can choose a VCR or television with the features that you desire for the ultimate in controlled home entertainment at various price levels. Throughout the 26 years That BOB & BETTY'S VARIETY AND GIFT STORE has been in business, its concept has changed many times. It started as a convenience store, with milk, bakery products and groceries. In 1969 Bob and Betty Beuttenmiller bought the store that currently houses their business, and in 1972 enlarged it to Three times its original size. That was done by expanding into the doctor's offices previously located at the rear of the building. In 1977 BOB AND BETTY'S took on the Radio Shack Electronic line, and in the process started to phase out such convenience store items as groceries and bakery products. In 1979 all groceries were gone, and only milk and ice cream remained. As electronics grew bigger, the business took on the Toshiba line to go along with Radio Shack. Toshiba is big in televisions and VCRs. In 1989 as more space was needed, milk and ice cream were eliminated from the product line, and the whole back end of the store was converted into ekctmnics. In April 1991, more changes were made 10 accommodate a larger line of Hallmark products. They are also a IOW lotto centre. We are pleased to recommend Bob & BETTY'S VARIETY & GIFTS to all our readers for more pleasant shopping. LES'S COUNTRY MEATS YOUR GUIDE TO FAMILY MEAT SHOPPING R.R. #4 Parkhill (2 mils W. of Atka Craig) 293-3145 As food lovers ourselves, we feel that the meat served al our table represents the principle pan of a meal and we personally only want the best. We have found that LES'S'COUNTRY MEATS has consistent quality throughout the year with their products. The choice is always extensive with refrigerated viewing showcases of the very best in lean trimmed beef and pork, Iamb, roasts and cold cuts. They are Freezer Beef - Pork - Lamb specialists. They have the finest Country Style Sausage and Smoked Meats in the area and their custom killing service is widely used by many people. According to recent studies, beef now retailed to the consumer contains on average 35 per cent less fat than what it was a decade ago. Several years ago, Canada's beef grading system was changed to encourage the production of leaner beef. The types of feed and the breeding of a leaner strain of beef have contributed to the lower calories of today's beef. Although the calories have decreased, the nutritional value has not altered. Many people will be having a barbecue this summer. Stop into LES'S COUNTRY MEATS for all your steaks and hamburger meat so you'll have plenty to go around whey your hungry guests arrive. LES DRURY, the owner, and his staff will assist you in selecting the amount of meat that you will need for your freezer, whether it be a side, front or hind quarter of beef. At LES'S COUNTRY MEATS they will cut and wrap it to your specifications. If you are looking for quality products and like to feel wanted as a satisfied customer, you need only stop in at LES'S COUNTRY MEATS. Their customers continue to enjoy the very best and gladly refer their friends. CONTRACTING LTD. Trucking • Excavating PROVIDES MOST EXPERIENCED SERVICES TO THE AREA R.R. 3, Clinton Shop 482-9926 Res. 482-9212 If you're in need of a new foundation, farm pond, excavating, top soil, sand, gravel or stone you should choose a company you know something about. For these reasons we have chosen to write about MERNER CONTRACTING LTD. There is a lot of precision and skill needed to excavate or move earth on a site, whether it be excavating, farm ponds, dragline, septic systems, etc. One of the best recognized businesses providing this expertise since 1970 is MERNER CONTRACTING LTD. This is a local business owned and operated by GARRY MERNER who serves a 25 mile radius. • Their power equipment assures you of the best in service and they will do your job by contract or by the hour. They are only loo pleased to give estimates without obligation. Call them for your needs today. We assure you that you will receive courteous and prompt service. They specialize in bulldozing, gravel, sand, stone, trucking, excavating, top soil, gravel hailing, farm ponds. etc., with "NO JOB IS TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL". Their operators are experts and are available at reasonable cost. Great teamwork at MERNER CONTRACTING LTD. from lop management to every staff member who are all dedicated to being the best in the business in the arca have made it very successful. We feel they merit your fullest consideration for anything in This line of work. We are happy to recommend their services to our readers. HURON TIRE 6 AUTO NOT YOUR AVERAGE TIRE BUSINESS R.R. #5 CLINTON ON HWY. #4 SOUTH 482-3752 -- With summer arriving many people make the major decision to either buy a new car or have the existing model upkcpt. After a winter of snowhank hashing; pot - holed roads: fluctuating temperatures; salt strewn highways and Icss visual attention, new sires should be a major consideration to improve your ride. To optimize tire mileage on front -wheel drive vehicles, it may be necessary to rotate tires before the general recommended 9,600 kilometer initial rotation time. All season tires used on front -wheel positions of any automobile or light truck may develop irregular wear due to side slip that occurs during driving. The increased number of grooves and tread -block angles on many of the all -season tires allow for better drainage (hydroplaning resistance). HURON TIRE & AUTO opened in Feb. I, 1994 and is locally owned by MIKE McNICHOL. If you ever wondered what has made this business successful, we would have to say the service. At HURON TIRE you'll find all the top names in Quality tires you would expect to find in a first class tire and auto centre, names like UNIROYAL. This fire centre provides tire sales, repairs and balancing, shocks. brake work. alignments, oil changes. lubrications, mufflers, Iunc-ups and more. Thcy take the time to help you with your selection and give sound advice on your purchase. Whatever the reason or the season, HURON TIRE has the selection and competitive prices. and is a local company that will be around for years to come. When you add these services up. you will see that HURON TIRE has the products and expert service that your vehicle will eventually require. Many people throughout the area continue to shop with confidence at HURON TIRE, a business worth recommending to friends. fiNE N\'' f cj/oncrtian I.nUII S' 111010 TRAM OFFERS EXCITING NEW FASHIONS 429 Main Street •- Exeter 235-4041 Each year, fashion designers unveil a host of new garments, creating fresh consumer trends. In actuality, 0 is the buyer who really sets the trends; designers will try to interpret what effect the public would aspire to achieve and respond with clothing which is appropriate for that age group, occupation, figure size and season. Just as it depends on a designers foresight to ensure their future prosperity, so 0 is with the centers in which these fashions are retailed from. The fashion buyers al ANNE'S FASHIONATION have attempted to introduce some of the latest clothing incorporating the more popular fabrics, textures and geometric patterns. The emphasis is on allowing you access to items which will accentuate your own anradive features & colours. Reputations in the business world can establish or ruin a firm. The owner ANNE LINDENFIELD and her staff have buil) a foundation for their business on very simple & lime -tested premises. They know that what you really want is a quality garment that will illicit many "second looks". However, you shouldn't have to lake out a second mortgage to huy it. You should always gel honest advice; if 0 doesn't do anything for you. it won't do much for their image as well. ANNE'S FASHIONATION carries a broad spectrum in size and styles, with many new seasonal arrivals That change with nature. Some of the more recognized designer labels can be found, with the type of fashion sense you have come to expect. They carry sizes petite through 18. If you agree with the concept of "you are a reflection of what you wear", show the world what you are really about with Ole new fashion from ANNE'S FASIIIONATION in Exeter. W. D. HOPPER & SONS LTD. THE CLEAR CHOICE R.R. #2 SEAFORTH - 522-1737 Also located on Hwy. #7, Conroy Corner South of Stratford - 271-7860 When you finally find that perfect lot in the country to build on, you probably already realize that the searching does not stop there. Aside from locating a builder and contractors for plumbing, heating and electrical needs, you will also need a septic system and one of the most imponanl things, a well driller to supply good,clean water. You cannot simply hook up the watermain as would someone living in the city. W.D. HOPPER & SONS LTD. was started by ,William D. Hopper in 1915. Today the business is operated by NEL HOPPER who is now joined in business by his sons RON and PAUL, the fourth generation in the business. Neil's brother DURL operates the Stratford location who is joined in business by his son SHAWN. A water well drilling business, W.D. HOPPER & SONS LTD., provides services to domestic, farms and municipalities using modern rotary drilling. They also install pumps and service wells in Stratford, Seaforth and a 50 mile radius of Seaforth. A,good water supply will top your list of priorities if you don't live in an area that supplies city water to its customers. Presently, safe water is a major concern as good water is essential to one's health. When 0 comes to well drilling in This part of Ontario, a very popular name referred to is W.D. HOPPER & SONS. Before you contract for any firm drilling, we suggest you call W,D. HOPPER & SONS first. TAYLOR'S MARKET HAS THE QUALITY, VARIETY AND VALUE YOU'RE LOOKING FOR 212 Victoria St., Clinton 482-3413 Some people grow their own produce in their gardens to ensure freshness and quality, hut most of us don't have the property or time to grow our own. The vast majority of people usually huy their produce at a store they trust. When you require a specific service or product, experience has shown that it is always wisest to consult a specialist. The reason why you should be purchasing your fruit and produce from TAYLOR'S MARKET as opposed to your local grocery store, is that the fruit market's Iivelihooxl depends upon providing you with a particular type of product. The management will pay particular attention when making purchases at the food terminals so That your produce and fruit gets from its place of origin to your table as soon as possible. TAYLOR'S MARKET is one of the finest fruit and vegetable markets in the area which has been open since April 19, 1989. We feel that owners JEAN and ARNOLD TAYLOR can be proud of this business. They also offer fresh baked goods, tasty cream pies, meat pies, fruit pies, bread. buns. etc. made fresh every day on the premises. They offer a vast selection of fruits and vegetables, many of which are from Canadian producers as well as exotic items from around the globe. TAYLOR'S MARKET continues to stock fresh produce with adequate refrigeration so that the freshest and ripest goods we kept' in peak condition and in a state of ripeness which will maintain thdk_ highest nutritional value. Those of our readers who already shop at this MOM elidOyr hest; we join these people in recommending TAYLOR MARKET. Weut 7,"4 DOnUT .,caPL, 89 Albert St. - Clinton - Adjacent to Target 482-1486 To be successful in the very competitive donutbop field, one. must implement certain factors to ensure the company's ellisteuCe. Some factors that we look for in such a business in ode a varied • selection of donuts to favour everyone's tastes, and they must have - been baked fresh that day. From 7 to 9 a.m. seems to be one of the busiest limes for donut and coffee shop, so fast service from the staff is essential in order •for the customer to maintain his -or her busy. schedule. Finally, the coffee, which is often labelled as the.oil that makes the Canadian brain run smoothly, should always be just brewed and served piping hot. MRS'S DONUT CAFE has catered to these requirements, and is the ideal place for you to meet your friends and for fast take-out while on the go. A donut shop certainly offers you less than most convenience shops and grocery stores. You get Icss additives and less preservatives to prolong shelf life, and you also gel less elaborate packaging to drive up costs. What you get more of is wholesome baked goods proxluccd with the finest ingredients and often with proven recipes which aren't found in baking books. The bakers at MRS. D'S are working while most of us arc still sleeping each morning so that th freshest possible goods are available each and every day. MRS. D'S DONUT CAFE opened for business on April 13, 1994 and is locally owned by NELLIE AND BERT DYKSTRA. You can join the group of regulars who stop in daily is enjoy the finest cup of coffee anywhere and try their fresh and delicious donuts. We refer and recommend MRS. D'S DONUT CAFE whose products and smiling attentive service of the staff will have you coming hack regularly. McGAVIN rr r�j FARM EpUIPMENT �rARM Suooer et0 Walton, Ontario (519)887-6365, (519)527-0245 "Your short -line ,specialists" A WELL KNOWN NAME WITH SUCCESSFUL FARMERS IN THE AREA When in the market for new or used farm equipment and parts replacement, we refer you to McGAVIN'S. They ascertain your needs in tractor torque, operating maneuverability & efficiency. comfort. preferred speed and shifting. In 1936 Gordon McGavin and his father 1.J. started a farm implement business in the Walton arca. Originally operating out of a renovated shed on Lot 22, ('on. 13 McKillop, the business re• located to the corner of Huron County Roads 12 and 25 in 1950. and then to its present downtown Walton location in a renovated schoolhouse in 1962. Today that business is owned and managed by Gordon's son, Neil McGavin. In 1988, when Ford merged with New Holland, McGAVIN'S formed a sister company call McGavin Farm Supply. That company is owned and managed by Neil's son Brian McGavin. BRIAN'S brother JEFF has now joined the business. In addition to doing tractor and equipment repairs. McGAVIN'S also offers a complete line of agricultural equipment, lawn and garden equipment. The old schoolhouse. which was the main building for years. is still the focus on the business today. Farm equipment now available ac the market is offered in a variety of versions and various options including Iwo or four wheel drive. The equipment provided by McGAVIN'S can assist in tilling, harvesting. cultivating,loading, seeding. fcrtihzing,and even snow removal... Today's farm equipment not only offers more power, push and pull, hub also better productivity due to the fact that comfort has also become a top priority. The fact is that when you as the farmer can last longer, you can work longer and therefore be mordpro ductive. If you're a farmer who wants the best in quality constructed farm, lawn and garden equipment as well as competent repair services for your present equipment, we suggest that you contact the people at McGAVIN'S. Fo17o rnvHcu:+o