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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2017-05-03, Page 66 Huron Expositor • Wednesday. May 3.2017 Lifelong photographer launches business in Vanaastra Shaun Gregory Huron Expositor After completing their chores around the house for an allow- ance, most kids run to the corner store to buy candy but not Diane; she bought a camera and has been taking photos ever since. It's been about seven years that she's been going on location shoots which entails her meeting with her clients at the local park or their homes to cap- ture those special shots. Diane Proper has taken a leap in her photography career and on April 29 she invited the community to the grand opening of her new shop - Life's Precious Moments Photography Studio in Vanastra. Setting up shop in a private space con- nected to the Buckey Joe's General Store, Proper is opening up for appointment -based customers, she said that this arrangement is only temporary until business starts to pick up. "I want to establish myself and make sure it can carry on as a via- ble business," she said inside the newly reno- vated studio last Satur- day morning. The grand opening was welcome to the locals for food, prizes, and a sneak- peek at her operation. Inside the studio is a room with numerous backgrounds for vari- ous different portraits ranging from individu- als, couples and children. Last Saturday, Diane Proper had a grand opening for her new business in Vanastra - Life's Precious Moments Photography Studio. Vanastra roofing company burned for $54,000 from brazen thieves Shaun Gregory Huron Expositor A roofing company in Vanastra has been forced to shut down half of their operation, due to a recent brazen break in. Goliath Roofing is responsible for employing two crews of eight workers. Since the theft that took place in the early hours of April 24, where police say three thieves broke through three sets of doors, stealing the work truck and load- ing a trailer with dirt bikes and tools -five hard working roofers are sitting at home with out a means of pay. The owner of Goliath Roofing, Ian Reinsma said this is the fourth time this has happened in the building of where his com- pany is established. And he believes this crime is no coincidence. "I think it was the same kids and they came back, they knew what they wanted, when they got into my shop," stated Reinsma, April 26. the culprits are far from ama- teurs, in the video surveillance footage captured during the heist, it shows what appears to be two men wearing gloves to protect their fingerprints while the one wore a ski mask. "I would say they're in their 20's, they are not children, they're adults," said Reinsma with emo- tion in his voice. "They know what they are doing, they know how to hookup a trailer" Reinsma, 25, from Clinton esti- mates the costs to be in the range of $54,000, he said if he were Iucky insurance might cover half of his losses. "I don't think I'll get a cheque from insurance for a while," said Reinsma. "I have to go out today and spend $10,000 to buy new tools for everybody, so they can work tomorrow." For the time being, Reinsma is driving a rental vehicle and he is installing a motion detector alarm system, so this mishap does not happen again in the future. Huron OPP Const. Jamie Stan- ley said Forensic Identification Services (FIS) are currently inves- tigating the break-in. "We have investigated other B&E's, thefts and mischiefs at this commercial property," stated Stanley through email. Stanley said to his understand- ing there are multiple businesses that share the same working space as Goliath Roofing. He said there were four reported inci- dents at this address since December of 2016, as well back in 2015, OPP laid charges in one of the two cases. This appears to the first one reported by this business, stated Stanley. Some of the stolen items include: • A grey, 2005 Ford F-350 truck with "Goliath Roofing" decals painted on each side of the truck. This truck is equipped with a topper and a ladder rack. (Attached Photo) • A white, 2009 Owen enclosed utility trailer (Attached Photo) • A blue & black Pitster Pro 125, mini -dirt bike • A KTM 250 dirt bike • A Mastercraft Flexcore mig welder • An Omega electric wheelbar- row compressor • Numerous Dewalt & Bostitch brand power tools Police believe three suspects are involved. All white males, with thin to medium builds. The Ford F-350 "Goliath Roofing" truck that was stolen from Vanas- tra has been recovered by Sarnia Police Services a couple days after the theft. A19 -year-old from Sarnia has been charged with possession of stolen property over $5,000. The remaining vehicles and property are still outstanding. cHu cH R.CTORY You are invited to attend these area churches ST. THOMAS ANGLICAN 21 Jarvis St., Seaforth Church Office 519-527-1522 holyspirit@tcc.on.ca Rev. Shaun Eaton - Priest -in -Charge Sunday May 7 Worship at 9:30 am Guest Priest: The Rev'd Lynn Mitchell Everyone Welcome EGMONDVILLE UNITED CHURCH 26 Kippen Road Egmondville 519-527-1991 Rev. Christine Hossack CAMPING SUNDAY Worship May 7th 10:30 Youth Sunday School 10:30 Everyone Welcome Like us on Facebook Web site: www.egmondvilleunitedchurch.com Plant & Bake Sale May 13th BETHEL BIBLE CHURCH An Associated Gospel Church 126 Main St. Seaforth 519-527-0982 Interim Pastor: Rev. Laurie Moms May 7 - 11 am Guest - Barry Hawkins Sunday School - 9:45 am May 14 - 11 am Mother's Day Tuesday Evenings: Youth Group - 6:30 - 9 pm Wednesday Evening: Men's Bible Study - 7 pm• ( EVERYONE WELCOME FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 59 Goderich St. W. Seaforth 519-527-0170 Rev. Dwight Nelson Lorrie Mann - Organist Sunday, May 7 11 am Mother's Day Breakfast May 14 7:30-10am Sunday School as C� NurseryALL W ProvidCOME Last Saturday, Diane Proper had a grand opening for her new business in Vanastra - Life's Precious Moments Photography Studio. Vanastra roofing company burned for $54,000 from brazen thieves Shaun Gregory Huron Expositor A roofing company in Vanastra has been forced to shut down half of their operation, due to a recent brazen break in. Goliath Roofing is responsible for employing two crews of eight workers. Since the theft that took place in the early hours of April 24, where police say three thieves broke through three sets of doors, stealing the work truck and load- ing a trailer with dirt bikes and tools -five hard working roofers are sitting at home with out a means of pay. The owner of Goliath Roofing, Ian Reinsma said this is the fourth time this has happened in the building of where his com- pany is established. And he believes this crime is no coincidence. "I think it was the same kids and they came back, they knew what they wanted, when they got into my shop," stated Reinsma, April 26. the culprits are far from ama- teurs, in the video surveillance footage captured during the heist, it shows what appears to be two men wearing gloves to protect their fingerprints while the one wore a ski mask. "I would say they're in their 20's, they are not children, they're adults," said Reinsma with emo- tion in his voice. "They know what they are doing, they know how to hookup a trailer" Reinsma, 25, from Clinton esti- mates the costs to be in the range of $54,000, he said if he were Iucky insurance might cover half of his losses. "I don't think I'll get a cheque from insurance for a while," said Reinsma. "I have to go out today and spend $10,000 to buy new tools for everybody, so they can work tomorrow." For the time being, Reinsma is driving a rental vehicle and he is installing a motion detector alarm system, so this mishap does not happen again in the future. Huron OPP Const. Jamie Stan- ley said Forensic Identification Services (FIS) are currently inves- tigating the break-in. "We have investigated other B&E's, thefts and mischiefs at this commercial property," stated Stanley through email. Stanley said to his understand- ing there are multiple businesses that share the same working space as Goliath Roofing. He said there were four reported inci- dents at this address since December of 2016, as well back in 2015, OPP laid charges in one of the two cases. This appears to the first one reported by this business, stated Stanley. Some of the stolen items include: • A grey, 2005 Ford F-350 truck with "Goliath Roofing" decals painted on each side of the truck. This truck is equipped with a topper and a ladder rack. (Attached Photo) • A white, 2009 Owen enclosed utility trailer (Attached Photo) • A blue & black Pitster Pro 125, mini -dirt bike • A KTM 250 dirt bike • A Mastercraft Flexcore mig welder • An Omega electric wheelbar- row compressor • Numerous Dewalt & Bostitch brand power tools Police believe three suspects are involved. All white males, with thin to medium builds. The Ford F-350 "Goliath Roofing" truck that was stolen from Vanas- tra has been recovered by Sarnia Police Services a couple days after the theft. A19 -year-old from Sarnia has been charged with possession of stolen property over $5,000. The remaining vehicles and property are still outstanding.