HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1989-10-04, Page 27Welcome new business to Vanastra
VANASTRA - Tuckersmith
Township Council has welcomed a
new corporate citizen to Vanastra.
Friday, September 22, council
closed a deal to allow an American
pipe fittings manufacturer to locate
in the building formerly occupied
by Bayfield Boats.
The manufacturer is unnamed as
yet, but is a division of Capital
Manufacturing of the United States.
Capital Manufacturing is in turn a
division of Harsco which has opera-
tions in the Toronto area, and is
one of the top 300 corporations
southof the border. The 48,000
square foot Vanastra plant will rep-
resent the company's first Canadian
holding manufacturing pipe fit-
tings, but it is one of the major
manufacturers of pipe fittings in
America. Capital Manufacturing
has been in business for 65 years,
and has been a division of Harsco
for about 30 years.
The company's decision to locate
in Vanastra will mean a great deal
to area employment.
"This means that we've got 50
more jobs, and a great opportunity
for a lot of younger people for em-
plpyment, says Tuckersmith
Township Clerk Jack McLachlan.
"It will be not only be beneficial to
Tuckersmith, but also to Seaforth
and Clinton....
The Vanastra plants' general
manager, Donald George, is the
only person who the company will
be sending to work at the plant.
The remaining 40 to 50 employees
the plant will need will be hired lo -
Family Studies talk - At Thursday's Meet the Teacher night at
McCurdy School at Huron Park, Family Studies teacher Lynn Mcll-
wain talks with Erin, Kath • and Sarah Workman.
cally over the first six months to
one year of operation. Following
this, additional employees will be
hired as business dictates.
Mr. George says he will generally
be looking for unskilled laborers,
both male and female,•who will be
trained as machine operators at the
plant.
Exactly when the plant will be
opening is largely dependent upon
how soon customs allows the com-
pany to ship its manufacturing
equipment here. "We will be pro-•
ducing this year," promises Mr.
George; adding that he hopes to see
the plant operational by December
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The Vanastra Plant is intended to
serve all of Canada, with its pri-
mary markets being in Toronto,
Sarnia, London and Montreal. Mr.
George spent three months looking
at over 50 possible plant locations
across Ontario, and came across Va-
nastra "on my last day of my last
trip down here." He learned of Va-
nastra through a fax sent to him by
a real estate agent. After four
months of dealing with township
officials he made a decision and
closed the deal in Vanastra.
"We like small towns, most of
our plants are in small towns. You
get a better type of worker, a close
knit community," explains Mr.
George, adding from a financial
perspective "labor rates are lower,
tax rates are more reasonable, and
the building was a buy."
"And it looked like the commu-
nity needed us too."
Mr. George will be moving to
the Clinton area from Columbus,
Ohio. He says he will soon be
looking to hire some key people to
help set up the plant, such as an
assistant manager. Applications for
positions are currently available at
the Tuckersmith Township office
in Vanastra.
Trio of clowns - Appearing as clowns
Harvey.
in Saturday's Ilderton Fair parade were Beth, Sean and Lauren
Colour Festival
GRAND BEND - Saturday and
Sunday October 14 and 15 are the
dates of this years North Lambton
Fall Craft and Colour Festival. The
weekend will include the Lambton
Heritage Muscum Christmas Craft
Sale, the Pinery Provincial Park
Fall Colour tour and the Grand
Bend Farmers Markct.
For the ninth year thc popular
Christmas Craft Sale returns to the
Lambton Heritage Museum. The
sale is open both days from 10 a.m.
to 5 p.m. This year's sale promises
to be the best yet with over 60
in Bend area
craftspeople from Lambton County
and throughout Southwestern Onta-
rio offering a wide variety of crafts
including quilting, jewellery,
stained glass, folk art, woodwork-
ing, Christmas decorations, ceram-
ics and pottery. Many exhibitors
that have taken part in past years
will be returning, and as well, sev-
eral ne% craftspeople will be p. rtic-
ipating this year.
Attendance has increased ste.,dily
since the first Craft Sale in 1980.
Last year, over 5000 visitors at-
tended the two day sale. Light
,
Biggest dog - Tony Underhill won the largest dog award during the
Walk-A-Dog-Athon Sunday afternoon. He walked Jessie the 10 kilo-
metre course along with Shelley Young and Kia, one of the smallest
dogs, to help raise money for Canine Vision Canada. They are seen
here leaving MacNaughton Park on their journey, which was spon-
sored by the Exeter Lions Club. Shelley Young had the most pledg-
es, and Linda Atkins was second, Gillian Gregiore had the smallest
dog, Don Morisseau was the oldest walker and Paul and Shirley
McInnes had the best looking dog.
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lunches and refreshments will be
available. Normal museum admis-
sion rates apply. Visitors are en-
couraged to come early for the best
selection.
After attending the Craft Sale,
visit the Pinery Provincial Park
where the oak trees will be adorned
in their fall colours and the Pinery+
staff will be available to help visi-
tors understand the natural phe-
nomena of autumn. Come prepared
to hike an interpreted nature trail,
rent a canoe and explore the old
river, or bicycle along the miles of
quiet paved roads.
Families arc able to drive their
automobile on a full circuit
through the oak and pinc wood-
lands, along the river bed and down
the bcach picnic areas back to the
main gate. The interpretive centre
will also be open with a naturalist
on duty to answer questions and
identify your findings.
The main street of Grand Bend
will be the site of a busy Farmers
Market. Fresh and inexpensive lo-
cal produce from the boglands, as
well as seasonal fruits of the Bo
sanquct Township arca will be
available for sale. Most stores..1+1/i1L_
be open, many offering end -of sea-
son sale prices. To cap off the.. day,
dint at one of the areas fine restau-
rants.
Crag seniors
Old Chevy parades - Marvin Hodgins was accompanied by Lee and Justin
rolet in Saturday's Ilderton Fair parade.
ucan Dorcas Unit
has potluck dinner
LUCAN - Members of the Dor-
cas afternoon unit opened their fall
activities with a potluck lunch.
Unit Leader Mabel Froats conduct-
ed the business.
October 24 meeting is in charge
of group 2 and group 3 will be in
charge of November 28 meeting.
The November 5 coffee hour after
church will take the form of a pot-
luck lunch at 12:20 p.m. for the
congregation, sponsored by this
unit.
New Observers may be borrowed
from the rack at the door of church.
Handmade articles were brought
in for Snowflake Bazaar November
25. Bible books name tabs may be
purchased from Regal Representa-
tive. Those who wish to purchase
church calendars are -asked to sign
list at church door.
The roll call of verses" from the
Bible contouring the word "hands"
was very interesting. The united!
again sponsor a collection of chil-
dren's clothing and women's per-
sonal items of shampoo, tooth-
paste, washcloths, bedding, etc. to
be put in a box at the Francis St.
door of church during October.
The poem "My Hand In God's"
began a program on expressive
hands. In Proverbs, the unnamed
wife was commended for the care
she took of her family. In Acts,
Dorcas spent her time making
clothes for the needy. Katharina,
Martin Luther's wife, used her abil-
ities to make a comfortable home
for her family and students. -
The story behind the painting
"Praying Hands" told how one man
worked to support his painter
friend. When it was his turn to
work his hands were too stiff. His
friend painted these hands at prayerq
Florence Nightingale used her
hands tci minister to wounded sol-
diers. Dr. Ida Scudder became a
medical missionary in India and
through her dedicated hands, hospi-
tals and training schools were esta-
blished. -
Grandma Moses was well up in
years when she began to create with
her hands. Whatever the ability of
your hands, be sure that it is used
to serve God. In conclusion the
hymn "Take My Hands" was sung.
Golden glimpses
ZURICH - The Ladies of Credi-
ton United Church entertained the
residents on Tuesday evening for
the regular monthly birthday party.
They provided a very enjoyable mu-
sical program whichwas followed
by a sumptuous lunch. Residents
having birthdays and receiving
gifts, courtesy of the ladies auxil-
iary, were Jessie Brock and Esther
Salmon.
The sympathy of residents and
staff is extended to the family of the
late William Ziler.
On Wednesday morning, we were
fortunate and pleased to listen to
Edward Klasscn, South American
Folk Harpist and his brother Gus-
tav, who played the guitar. They arc
on tour from Paraguay.
We welcome Henry Becker, a
former resident of Zurich to the
home. On Friday afternoon some
of our residents enjoyed a bus ride
which took them through the
Grand Cove Estate property. Resi-
dents were more than surprised at
the large numbcr of people living
there.
The Sunday evening chapel ser-
vice was conducted by Rev. Mark
Gaskin of the Hensall Presbyterian
church.
Queensway Vews
HENSALL - Several Queensway
residents enjoyed a tea party in the
sunroom, Monday morning. Every-
one agrees that it's a nice relaxing
start to our. week. Sipping tea and
listening to Zamfir flute music.
We welcomed Reverend Gaskin
on Tuesday, as he led our church
service with Joyce Pepper as pia-
Kirkton 2 4-Hhist.
Wednesday several Queensway
volunteers travelled to Lambeth for
the Annual "Ontario Nursing Home
Volunteer Association Workshop".
We all felt it was focusing on sen-
sitivity and communication. Back
at thc nursing home, residents were
treated to a beautiful program by
Edward Klassen with. his South
American Folk Harp. We were for-
tunate to have this caliber of pro-
gram due to the fact Klasscn was on
dent, Sue Selves is our vice- tour through this area.
September birthdays were ccic-
president.an.d.g cretaryipresS-FyF. d-_Thrersciay. evening with Marie
porter is rotating. - -
We discussed Achievement �1�tih-and the i �„ �:.irrss`
NiNight, our club uaauc and the date seven young, talented stepdancers.
g Amy Jean Love, Erica Brownridge,
of the next meeting which is to be Vicki Rau, Cheryl Colson, Traci
held next Thursday, September 28 - Taylor Cara Stephenson and Ma-
KIRKTON - The first meeting of
the Kirkton #2 4-H club was held
on Thursday, September 21 at Mar-
ianne DcnOtter's. Our mcmbcrship
for this club is 12 people and our
leaders are Anny Weernink and
Marianne DenOttcr.
After opening with the 4-H
pledge and playing a get -to -know -
you game, we had the election of
officers. Karen Fostcr is our presi-
at Marianne'$. •rands Blake. We thank Marie and
With the business done we start- her group, the step dancers and their
.._-. cd the book work. Everyone an- instructors Shannon and Sheri
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o1. �p_--.-.s-..:" •etrii call, Describe. -one PECSZc:;:!,T• fir-..:,a_.sufacr. evening;
27 the Happy Gang seniors met for situation when you nano prapaic Birthday -gra—rtr5-aci� L,,..,
their regular meeting and euchre. foods in a hurry." Some answers Gord Meiling, Dorothy Insley, Ile -
Levi White, out president, •wei- were school mornings andwhen len Rivers, Harold Tripp, Bona
comcd everyone including some every member of the family has Clark and Mildred Gingcrich.
visitors. somewhere different to go. Coming events for October arc
With the assistance of Shirley This meeting was entitled "Eating the - 10th at 2 p.m. a special
Williams, the Secretary and Harold on the run". The toptcs discussed Thanksgiving Church Service with
Guilfoyle, Treasurer, he conducted were fast food snacks, nutritious the Zurich Mennonite ladies. At 7
a short business meeting. A sym- breakfasts, Canada's food guide, ce- . p.m. we welcome the Christian Re-
pathy card was signed fon-Martha reals, and why nutritious snacks are formed singers. -----•- - M-„ -
and Earl Rees in the loss of her , best. We also talked -about where"'"
brother. Several members thanked else you can get your calcium re-
thc group for cards received. quirements if you dislike milk. Yo -
There was some discussion about gurt was the popular suggestion.
our annual Christmas dinner; more Marianne handed out our home
details at the next meeting. The re- activity sheet and we discussed it.
mainder of the afternoon was spent We had sour cream popcorn, a reel -
playing euchre with 10 tables in Pc from our books.
play. Prizes were won by: Ladies
High Sadie Graham, Ladies Lone
Hands Clara Lewis, Ladies Low
Voyle Jordan, Mens High Elmer
Walker, Mens Lone Hands Marjorie
Davidson, Mens Low Shirley Wil-
liams.
The next euchre will be October
11 at 1:30 p.m. We always wel-
come visitors so come and join
with us.
Mel Gasser's
GARAGE SALE
Southcott Pines
Beaver Dam Crescent
Saturday and Sunday
October 7 and 8
9-5
N
Hodgins in his
1922 Chev-
Number for
Hayter Turkeys
DASHWOOD - The proper num-
ber for Hayter's Turkey Farm in
Dashwood is 237-3561. A wrong
number appeared in the recent T -A
Home Phone Book.
Remember again, the numbcr is
237-3561.
Named actuary
SCHAUMBURG ILLINOIS -
Steve Kopp,son of James and Etta
Mac Kopp, previous residents of
Exeter, has been named an asso-
ciate of the Society of Actuaries
(A.S.A.).
To be named an Associate, Kopp
successfully completed years, of .
study and examination administered
by the Society on the basic con-
cepts of risk and their financial ap-
plication to insurance, pension,
and other financial security and em-
ployee benefits_programs:
Actuartics use business, mathe-
matical, and financial business
techniques to determine the Costs .
of these programs. They alsoare
involved in their design, as well as
in management, investments, fi-
nance, marketing, underwriting,
and computer systems.
The -Society of Actuaries, an in-
ternational organization of profes-
sional actuaries, conducts and pro-
vides research used in the insurance
and employee benefits industries,
provides basic and continuing edu-
cation for members and maintains
high standards of competence and
conduct.
Kopp is a lecturer and academic
counsellor at the University of
Western Ontario. He is a 1978
graduate of A.B Lucas High
School, Ontario, and a 1984 gradu-
ate of the University of Western
Ontario, where he received a bache-
lor's degree in economics and
mathematics and a master's degree
in statistics.
Writer and performer Heather Edson,
unmasks the glamorous world of the
theatre.
Saturday, Oct. 14 ' — 8pm
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