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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 1. 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. • 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 . AILZR'I.RT►iV C 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 BLYTH MEMORIAL HALL ,. Tickets $13.00 let BOX OFFICE 523-9300/9225 Larry' own & countr Restaurant - �, r,rndliton Join our Festive Table This Thanksgiving Sunday Brunch 10 a.m.-2 p.m. l $6.95 Thanksgiving Buffet 4 p.m. - 7:30 $8.95 Reservations appreciated 234.6310 Closed Thanksgiving Monday • 1