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Home My WebLink AboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1986-08-13, Page 9Business Purchase f EMA grocery store in Goderich fulfills dre:.T1 far John Shaw BY PAUL IIARTMAN When John Shaw purchased a local grocery store in early June it signalled the fulfillment of a life-long dream. "I've always wanted to have my own store," explains the new owner of the EMA (Elliot Mar and Associates) grocery store on Victoria Street, "so when the opportunity came upz I grabbed it." EMA is a London based company that has 26 franchises in Southwestern Ontario. Shaw, born and raised in Mount Forest, began working at a grocery store in that town 25 years ago. Moving to Kitchener, he worked as a grocery clerk and overAeight years worked his way up to manager. He then "took his show on the road" so to speak, accepting a job as district super- visor, covering the Kincardine-Goderich- Exeter area. He followed this position with a stint as districrmanager in Wingham, a job that lasted for nine years and included the responsibility of opening new stores. During his stay in Wingham, John opened the Zehrs store in Goderich and trained the staff there. A final transfer took him to the Zehrs head office in Cambridge where, as personnel 'manager, he was responsible for 3,500 employees. "I really misSed working with the public," John explains of his time in the upper echelons of the Zehrs organization. An opportunity to work with the public, along with a desire to own a store, prompted John to purchase the.building formerly own- ed by Max Cut t. "Max comes in and gives me morning pep talks about the business," he laughs. "I still have a bit to learn about running my own store." GODERICHSIGNAL-STAR, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 1986—PAGE 9 zoo DUNGANNON AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY presents... r, - Spectacular at the Dungannon Fair John Shaw, owner of EMA grocery store on Victoria Street, poses with the other members of his family, from left, his wife, )leather; and daughters Tmrri and Lianne. Shaw, who has 25 years of experience in the grocery business, opened the store, formerly owned by Max Cutt, on July 21. (photo by Paul Hartman) Shaw's wife, Heather, and his,two daughters, Terri and Lianne are helpinrim the store. All of them have had prior ex- perience in the grocery business. "We main- tained the staff that worked for Max as r . ma ks John well," re Goderich's newest grocer has some Plans for his business. Stothers cousins get together Visitors with Mary Bere on Market Street on Saturday, August 9 included Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bradbury (nee Agnes Stothers) of Yorkshire, England; Elizabeth Stothers Passmore of Saskatoon; Drs. Brock arid Kaye Stothers Whale; Dr. and Mrs. Stephen C: Stothers of Winnipeg; Mr. and Mrs. Jas Schultz ( nee Ruth Stothers) of Kinmount; Mr. and Mrs. Don Stothers of London; Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Stothers of London; Jean Stothers Carruthers of Goderich; Mary Leone Stothers de Vilrenfagg nee ne of.Calgary ' and Mr. and Mrs. Keith Hendricks Mary Frances Stothers of Toronto. The Stothers cousins .ad a wonderful get- together at Goderich an at the.Stothers cot- tage at Kintail on the weekend, There were 13 tables of euchre at the Seniors Centre on Wednesday evening. High lady was Femmie Groen; low lady, , Pearl Congram; high man„Eldon Culbert; low man, John Harris; lucky Ady, Jew, Broughton and lucky man Elmer Troth - mer. Happy anni' ersary (38th) greetings were extended- to Bertha and Freeman Olson and happy birthday to Ted Bowers. Visitors recently with Gertrude Park were Knox and Marjorie Holtzhauer of DUNGANNON GOINGS ,Marie Park, 529-7719 ' , Cambrid g, a Mildred of Clinton and Span McNaughton of Lucknow. Company this past week with Tim and Wanda Hodges and Bill and Marie Park and Brad were Rob and Barb Hill .and Kristi Lee of London and Betty Hatfield of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. Visiting for the next three weeks with their daughter Valerie and husband John Johnson and boys tiouilah and derri.eare "IVIr°`-`aritl' Mrs. "doe Cooney of Swords, Dublin Ireland. A baby shower was held on Sunday at Wanda Hodges for Jordan Henry and his mom Vicki. Many lovely and useful items were received from the relatives present. The Huron Historic Jail and The Goderich Recreation Department Presents Music, Laughter & Adventure For the, !Whole Family Huron Historic Jail, Friday, August 15, 1986 7:00 p.m. Songs, Stories & Images of Early Canada TICKETS ADULTS - '3.00 CHILDREN - '2.00 FAMILY - '7.00 (2 ADULTS & 1 OR MORE CHILDREN Bring your own lawn choirs or car blankets. "We're going to focus on fresh produce,” he explains, adding that the bulk of the pro- duce for the store is purchased in the im- mediate area. "We hope to get a delivery system started as well." But perhaps the most significant aspect of the business to John Shaw is public rela tions. "I'm looking forward to eeting the new customers —they're the most important thing to me." Rain Location: Robertson School AVAILABLE AT: THE HURON HISTORIC JAIL THE TOURIST INFORMATION BOOTH THE GODERICH RECREATION DEPARTMENT FROM SAME FAMILY) AND AT THE DOOR w/g,j hos �Ia deals LP or Cassette Compact Disc JANET JACKSON "Control" 698 • 16.98 LP or Cassette • Compact Disc 16.98 NEIL . DIAMOND "Headed for the Future"' 698 ON a EEL 0 Record Specials In effect Wad. Aug. 13 to Sat. Aug. 11) Suncoast Mali Goderich 524-6673 Come to Dungannon's, 127th fair • from page 8 perform again at 2 p.m. with bicycle races starting on the track at 2:30. A new open one mile run will take place at 2:45 with all participants receiving a gift. At 3 p.m.,a watermelon seed spitting contest will be held by the barn while an auction of baking exhibits will be con- ducted in the hall by Col. Cletus Dalton. Also at 3 p.m., Ann May, Western On- tario's Queen of the Cowgirls, and her trick horse, Silver, will perform fancy roping, roller board and ring act in the corral. Fair -goers willalso„be. treated to free musical entertainment, frree pony rides and the Bayfield Lion's Club Kiddie' mid- way during the afternoon. A�l1so this year, Rosemont Amusements` )hill' be, bringing larger rides and games • to the fair. So make plans now to attend Dungannon's 127 Fair on August 15 and 16. For further infor- mation, call 529-7432 or 529-7620'. Also enjoy Craft Shows, Business Displays, Home -Crafts, Flowers, School Exhibits and Much More! FOR INFORMATION CALL: 5297432 or 529-7620 Friday, August 15 7:00 pm Kids' Pet Parade 7:30 pm Judging of 1986 Fair Queen Contestants "Chalnsawing 8:00 pm Log Sawing BMX Bike Stunt Show 8:30 pm Bale Throwing 9:00 pm Arm Wrestling Saturday, August 16 10:30 am Heavy Horse Show English and Western Horse Show 12 noon Parade from United Church Corner Official Opening and Crowning of the' 1986 Fair Queen Saturday, Aug. 16 cont'd. 1:00 pm Horseshoe Pitching 4-H Homemaking Awards 1:30 pm Baby Show 2:00 pm BMX Bike Stunt Show 2:30 pm Bicycle Races 2:45 pm Open 1 -Mile Run 3:00 pm Watermelon Seed Spitting Auction of Baking Exhibits Ann. May and her Trick Horse, Silver 1 to 3 pm Free Musical Entertainment Free Pony Rides Kiddies Midway hank you Goderich and area for your patronage over the past year. We look forward to continuing to serve your needs in the future, but first, allow us to show you our appreciation today! 4 no *FREE DONUT* WITH ANY BEVERAGE PURCHASED One Day Only Thursday, August 14th 5:30 a.m. o Midnight DROP BY TODAY AND"OET ... FRESH! *44 VARIETIES DONUTS *DELI STYLE SANDWICHES & SOUP *7 VARIETIES MUFFINS *SOFT DRINKS *ALWAYS A TREAT.. HOLESOMES PLUS ... THE FINEST QUALITY COFFEE Always Fresh! A more refreshing break... donuts amore OPEN 7DAYSAWEEK (iriCludiing Holidays) 5:30 AM - 12:00 MIDNIGHT 303 .HURON ROAD GODERICH