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Whitby Free Press, 20 Apr 1983, p. 9

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New era American Can The rlbbori was offi- clally eut last Frlday morning at Anierican Cari Canada Ine. iri Whltby i a ceremony that marked the intro- duction of a riew era of têchnology to Canada anid the creation of ap- proxlmately 70 new jobs i the Whltby reglon. The American Cari faclllty was designed anid built for the Manu- facture of two-plece beverage caris - a pro- cess that la destined to revolutionize thé car inh- dustry i this country. Irivolvlng an invest- ment i exçess of $20 million, the p1aûit was started upon January 1, 19M. The plant.la rated to produce 48,000 caris per hour. Negotiatioria have already been final- lzed wlth two soft drink comparues, Pepsi Cola Canada Ltd. anid Crush Canada Inc., to supply caris for a full range of brands. Durlig the opening celebratiori, Guy P. French, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Americari Cari Canada mec., said, "The openig 0f this plant marks riot s0 much the completion of a new facillty, as the sigi- cant beginning of a long- terniý program whlch wlll bring to the Cana- dian packaging market advanced, world-clas state-of-the-art techno- logy. P Other dignitaries ti- cluded the Honourable George Ashe, Ontarto Minster of Revenue, His Worship Robert At- tersley, Mayor of Whlt- by, and F.J. Corinor, President arid Chief Operating Officer of the American Can Com- pany. American Cari Canada hIc., with head- quarters iRexdale, Ontario, ls engaged in the manufacture of metal, paper and plastic packaging, "Dixe" cupe and food service disposables, and-i ~iietal recovery. With annual sales of over $400 million, approxlmately 3,000 Cariadians are em- ployed at plants and of-' fices i16 locations across Canada. Whitby Mayor Bob Attersley cuts the ribbon, leadirig the, way to a new technology i beverage caris at Anierican Cari. Pictured with the Mayor are George Ashe (MPP), F.J. Connor (President and Chief Operating Officer of American Cari) and Guy French (Chairmari and Chief Executive Officer of American Can). Bike Ride May Help Ci Agai this year the Whltby Kiwanis Club wil be holding its sixth animal Bike Ride Satur- day, May 7 at 10 a.m. Despite raiy conditionis last year, $7000 was raised and turned over to the Cancer Society. Riders leavlng from Centennial Park on Brock Street South wil follow a course of 20. kilometres which wil take an hour to two hours of their time. Sponisor sheets for the ride are available from several local busiesses as well as most Whitby banks. Should there be raiy weather again this year, the ramn date is the 7 ancer Society next day, Sunday, May 8 beginning atl1p.m. Money raised during the April campaigri is used i three mai areas: 61< of every dollar goes to cancer re- search; 16t to educating the public to cancer symptoms with sugges- tions for prevention and with general updatig through films, demon- stratioris and talks; 14t to serving c4cer patients by trarisportig them to their treatment or doctor appointments, by supplying them with drugs and nursing care when fiancially needed and by providing them with people to talk to for Nw for groups of 3 or more glUfiECJIIPI9ASIC combines ghoa " Dental & Drug Beneits " Preferred Hospital Accommodation " Major Medical Beneits " Direct dlaims payment " Easy administration wîth one ID certiticate and one monthly bîttîng. Write for a brochure or cali direct Michael Good Oshawa, Ontario 11.1G 4W5A Z- (416) 433- 5541À moral support. The remaining 9e out of evéry dollar goes toward the administra- tion of local and Ontario division offices as well as fund-raising expen- ses. In the past»few years the citizerisof the Towni of Whtby have resporid- ed very generously to the Cancer Society's annual appeal for funds. Last year a grand total of $61,000o was reached, and the six mai organizers of' the 1983 campaign are confident that Whitby's response will agai be a great one. . TARIO BLUE CROSS WHITBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY APRIL 20, 1983,.PAGE 9 Kids plant seeds Whitby sehool child- ren are belng asked to remember the Whitby Marlgold Festival wlth Forget Me Nots. During the week of April 18, 7,000 packages of Forget Me Not seeds will be distributed at Whitby -sehools by the Durham Board of Edu- cation and the Durham Region Roman Catholic Separate Sehool Board. The seeds have been donated by Weall and Culleri nurseries, and Wil be accompanled by a flyer promoting the Whitby Marlgold Festi- val to, be held on Sep- tember 8toil. R AIÇED aBUSINESS CARDS aLETTERNEADS UJB ENVELOPES aDrents are asked to_____________________ assi st the children in plantmng the seeds. FEED6 INGRY PEOPLE FOR UNDER NOWTHATS FOOD FOR THOUITf Now your whole family can enjoy the great taste Of Kentucky Fried Chicken for as little as $1.45 each. Fresh, plump and juicy chicken at a great price. Just clip the coupon. Then be sure to bring it along when you pick up a bucket today I Coupon BUCKET FEED 6 -' I Regular $98 HUNGRY PEOPLE* I Save $ 1.30 FOR UNDER NOWONLY$1.45 EACH!I NOW ONLYSave on 15 pieces of fresh, plump, valid in conjunction with any otherjuc hce.Ti opnfo promotional otter. Sr - - Cetomt chicken À£&i» Kenh ky4NedDIAN COMPANYCM HAVE AFINGER LICKIN'DAY! cm 1. l'ý«ý--.----ý.-ý"",-- -- -- -";ýý--ýý-.ý=---"'-"' - -"'- - , -- -- ", ;,-ý < z7z'I' -

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