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Times Advocate, 1995-09-13, Page 5Bob Heywood Licensed Auctioneer Serving Exeter area for 10 years Large Auction Centre at 586 Main St. S. We will consign anything you want to sell or we will buy outright for cash. Complete auction Service Contact Beb Res. 235-0874, Bus. 235-4469 HAIR STYLIST r Y() 1 I_R R 1 JS TN F S S Times -Advocate, September 13, 1995 Page. 5 edit (519) 227-4461 (519) 29: 71 Service sitletliiai A new 32 lot development on Beech street in Lucan is expected to get underway this week. Shown under the Erin Meadows sign are from the left North Middlesex Holdings officials Gerry Van Bussell, Charles Corbett and Jim Young along with Lucan reeve Tom McLaughlin, clerk Ron Reymer and works superintendent Dough Johnston. Family uses historical corner for seasonal produce business Brenda Burke T -A staff SAREPTA- Last May, the Weber family purchased five and a half acres of land east of Dashwood. Known as Sarepta, the corner was, until about 35 years ago, an historical town that once had a post office, ho- tel, restaurant and livery. Mae Fox was a flower vendor at the corner for years before she sold it to Ginger and Bill Weber who repaired the produce stand, removed an old foundation and planted a small flower garden. That's not all they planted. They also used the land to grow a variety of produce including sweet corn, pumpkins, squash, beets, tomatoes, peppers and melons. Ginger gathered up homemade wood, twig and grape vine crafts, made by her- self and family members, and sold them along with the pro- duce. The result, last August, was the Sarepta Country Garden, a weekend, seasonal display of produce grown on the adjoining land and crafts made by the people that sell them. Bill secs the business as "something different from milk- ing cows for the past 20 years." Although the Webers sell vari- ous local crafts, such as a neigh- bor's unique twig furniture, they plan to sell only their own produce. "That way we can control it," said Ginger. "It's fresh." They also sell a few flowers but don't plan to expand this area of the business. "I'd rather paint than weed," said Ginger, who began painting 17 years ago and attending craft shows in 1986. On a yearly basis she sells her crafts at the Lamb - ton Craft Show in October and open houses in Parkhill and Strathroy.. Seventy-five per cent of the crafts Ginger sells are her own. She describes them as detailed and updated. "You've got to keep current," she said. "People like to see new things." Wooden dolls, garden signs, bird houses, wreaths and Thanksgiving decorations are just some of the creations you can expect to find at the Sarepta corner. "If you live in town you just can't go and get some corn stalks," said Ginger, who feels the most satisfying part of run- ning the business is when cus- tomers appreciate the time and work put into her crafts. Be- cause her creations are so time- consuming, she prefers not to take orders but rather sells the variety she has on display. The Weber's children, Janna, 1, Jacob, 15, and Julie, 17, also help out with the craft and pro- duce venture. "When (the business) gets a lot of customers it gets really ex- citing when everyone wants you all at the same time," said Janna. Although summer is drawing to a close and the Webers will close up shop Thanksgiving weekend, they already have ide- as for next year's business, which will begin in May. Be- cause sweet corn, beets and to- matoes were good sellers, more of them will be gathered for sale whereas the amount of peas and beans will be decreased due to limited sales. The Sarepta Country Garden is open Fridays from 10 to 8 and Saturdays from 10 to 5. The Weber family displays Thanksgiving crafts and produce at their Sarepta Country Garden. At left, Bill Weber, Ginger, Janna and Jacob. Nursing Home holds major disaster exercise AILSA CRAIG - Eighty resi- dents were helped out their rooms into another section of the building Thursday during a Craigholmc- Craigwiel Gardens natural disaster practice. Nursing home staff, fire fighters and ambulance attendants partici- pated in the mock tornado warning/ lightening strike situation. DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENCE OFFICE OPENING SEPT. .18/95 388 Main St. S. Exeter (between Helen Johns' office and Something Special) Development In Lucan begins LUCAN - Officials of North Middlesex Holdings are hopeful that development of their property at 325 Beech street in Lucan will get underway this week. Last Tuesday night, one of the three partners, Charles Corbett said he expected approval of installa- tion of services would be received from the village of Lucan in a couple of days. When asked when the first shov- el to start servicing would go into 235-4578 Mon. to Fri. 9-5 • Sat. 9 -noon the ground, Corbett said, "The other two in the company, Gerry Van Bussell and Jim Young are in the construction business and they are ready to put two crews to work im- mediately." - North Middlesex expects to start with 32 lots in the first phase of this development. Due to the smaller ex- tent of the development, a grant will be made to the village in lieu of parkland. Big '0' opens new plant in Orangeville ORANGEVILLE - The new Big '0' plant in Orangeville, Ontario, is already in operation, manufac- turing three of the company's ma- jor product lines: 18 to 36 inch large -diameter polyethylene pipe; 4" and 6" polyethylene drainage tubing; and System Platon, a foun- dation dampproofing and drainage product used chiefly in residential construction. "The Orangeville plant will ena- ble .us to provide even better ser- vice to Canada's largest market area," said Big '0' President, Grant Kime. "At peak production the plant will employ/5 people. Plans are already under way for plant expansion, which of course means more employment opportu- nities for area residents." Although Targe -diameter pipe and tubing are long-time staples of Big '0' production facilities, the manufacture of System Platon con- stitutes a first for the company. Previously imported from Norway, System Platon is now being manu- factured and distributed through- out North America exclusively by Big '0'. Currently servicing dealer requirements for System Planton in Canada and the United States, Big '0' will now extend its service network to include all of North America. "Our contract with the develop- ers of System Platon makes Big '0' the first and only manufacturer of such a "dimpled membrane" in ONTARIO COMPUTER FAIR Over 50 exhibitors offering savings & selection in computers, software, peripherals. Also computer clubs Sun., Sept. 17 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. ILDERTON COMMUNITY CENTRE From 401: N m Hwy. 100 to end. W. to Hwy 4 gob unNofAnis. then WonCtyRd16 Admission S6 for adults Children 12 b under free For more info call 1-800-465.8286 Canada", says Plastics Division Marketing Manager, Trevor John- ston. "This gives Big '0' distinct advantage over competitive prod- ucts -- one we intend to build on the future." The Orangeville Plant of Big '0' is situated at 33 Centennial Road, and is easily reached from the Greater Toronto area in minutes. Raintree Designs moved to Stratford EXETER - The former outlet for Raintree Designs, an interior deco- rating firm, on Main Street has be- come the new home for women's clothing store Sisters. Sisters, owned by Bonnie Bayn- ham and Laurie Clarke, opened on Main Street in March and was lo- cated a few doors up from its new store. Raintree has relocated to Downie Street in Stratford. Gaiser Kneale 235-2420, 2364434 • OIC rates subject to change. Short term rates available. Segregated Ands rates reflect actual past performance. Futon returns win vary. 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