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a Sma ae a i ne i an i Bie ee eM P NEBS: the st ory of prog ress PAUL SANDERSON In just eight years, NEBS Business Forms Ltd. has outgrown the confines of its Lindsay Street plant and is moving into a new building, with almost twice the floor space, in the Midland Industrial Park on Highway 12. NEBS is the largest -- direct mail advertising house in Canada, and Chamber of Commerce General Manager Wally NEBS Midland's growing businesses. to be one of fastest Vice-President and General Manager Robert Richardson says, NEBS planners expected the company to need more floor space within five to eight years when it moved in 1976 to its present location, the old 35,000 square foot Bausch & Lomb building. By 1985, NEBS will be new 55,000 square foot plant. But once again, Richardson is _predic- ting a doubling of business in the next five to eight years, which will require yet another move to an even bigger building. Although the staff at NEBS will continue to grow with the business, Richardson cautions, there will be no im- mediate increase in employment at the time Oct. 20in St. Mary of the People church in Oshawa. The reception Mr. & Mrs. John DeGorter of Fergus on the birth of a son on Oct. by CLARA POWER Victoria Harbour held its bi-monthly council meeting, Oct. 25. The following isa summary: A request that a referendum on capital punishment be added to the ballot in the 1985 Municipal Election was made. Port McNicoll BY CLARA POWER If you didn't attend the Christmas Bazaar at Bonar Presbyterian Vasey by CAROL GRAHAM Mr. and Mrs. Melvern Isaac visited last Thursday with Mrs. Emma Lawrence and Miss Bessie Lawrence of Owen Sound and also Mrs. Janet Mottershell of Port Elgin. Mrs. Harold Cowden and Mrs. Roy Edwards were in Toronto recently to visit with Mr. and Mrs. Cleve Long on the occasion of Mrs. Long's 90th_bir- thday. Wednesday, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rumney accompanied Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Walker to visit with Mr. and Mrs. William Walker, Brent and Rory of Pickering. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Ken Isaac on the arrival of a son on Oct. 21. A brother for Jeremy and Stephanie. Mrs. Martha Edwards was in Mississauga for the weekend to visit with Mr. and Mrs. Jack McGurn. Saturday, Mrs. Olive Edwards, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Edwards, Mrs. Gladys McLay and Eleanor Edwards at- tended the 50th wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Roy Dundas in Midland. Bob Graham visited with his sister, Laurie in Guelph on the weekend and also with Mr. and Mrs. Eric Barrett and Don of Toronto. Victoria Harbour of Barrie, former residents of this com- munity, on becoming Victoria Hospital. Miss Caroline DeGorter, who is at- Johnson of Stoney Creek spent the weekend with latters' parents, Mr. & weekend in Aurora with their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. & Mrs. Cunningham confirms operating from their of the move. Porrett ily attends weddin rretta family a di: dding by was at the Kedron Dells 17, a little brother for firsttime grandparents. tending Queens d LOUISE WANLESS Golf Club. Lori-Anne is Carey, Jackie and John Their daughter andson- University, Kingston, Mrs. Cline Rawn, Larry Bruce Corbett and Mr. & Mrs. Tony the daughter of Mrs. Curtis and 10th grand- in-law,Mr.&Mrs. Jerry was home for the and Dale. Their uncle, family. They also Porretta, Linda and Porretta's brother and child for Mr. & Mrs. Veacock of Barrie, are weekend and gave the Mr. Jim Geddes of visited recently with David attended the sister-in-law, Mr. & John DeGorter of New the proud parents of a valedictory at the Aurora, wasa visitoron Mr. & Mrs. Grenville wedding of Miss Lori- Mrs. Andrew Spohn of Flos. nine pound seven ounce Elmvale & District High Thursday. Doan of Barrie. -- Anne Spohn and Andrew _ that city. Congratulations to baby girl, Teresa Erin, School commencement. Mr. & Mrs. Archie The construction on Black. It was held on Congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. Walter Hall born on Oct. 19 in Royal Mr. & Mrs. Richard Wanless spent the the Fourth Line bridge has been completed. It will shortly be open to traffic. Tom. Savage placed some queries as to taxes and hydro rates within the Village. An expression of concern about' the possibility of accidents occurring because of the parked vehicles in front of Mikes Milk on William Street was made. Did you know that the By-Law Officer is empowered to issue parking tickets? And if these are unpaid at the end of the year, your licence might not be renewed. Paul Charlesbois: Letters will be sent out to petitioners concerned with the lumber yard drainage. An advertisement will be placed in newspapers regarding an opening on the Parks and Recreation Board. ~ Victoria Harbour Parks and Recreation is holding its "Christmas' Sale"' on Saturday, Nov. 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be a raffle held for a ceramic Santa which was donated by Lucy Morrow. Jack Haight: North S 1 mice Waste Management is evaluating the criteria for land fill sites. The third agreement will be signed today with Mr. Pauze (owner of the dump site) regarding monthly rates for use. Cost portion has been reduced. There will be new chairs purchased for council chambers, as the ones now in use are Church on Saturday you missed out on a super bake sale, many craft items, and a scrump- We welcome Mr. and Mrs. David Chapman and daughter Nicki to our community. They are taking up residence in the home of Mrs. Jim MacKenzie. Mrs. MacKenzie has moved in with Mrs. and Mrs. Don Chapman. Mr. and Mrs. Erich Wagner and Marilyn and Monika and Samantha' have returned home after a trip to Germany where they attended a wedding and a family reunion. Sunday during the worship service at Vasey United, Mrs. Gladys Ross and Mrs. Carol Fox were welcomed into' the church family by profession of faith. Congrautlations to Mr. and Mrs. Clarke Brown of Jeralton on the arrival of a daughter on Oct. 27. First grand- daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Carson Brown of Midland and formerly of the Vasey community. Mrs. Clare McKeown visited with Mrs. Earl Barnett of Willowdale. during the past week. The Vasey U.C.W. met Wednesday af- ternoon at the church with 23 present. Final plans were made for the Bazaar on Oct. 31, also clothing was collected to be sent to Christian Island. The program was under the Christian Page 10, Wednesday, October 31, 1984 tious tea. Thank you ladies, it was very enjoyable. The rest of this Development Comm- ittee, Mrs. Martha Edwards, Mrs. Gladys Ross and Mrs. Carol Graham. The program theme was Friends and Friendship. The next meeting will be on November 28 with a pot luck lunch. column will be mostly about ghosts, ghoulies, and things that go bump in the night. On Friday night approximately 120 kids were at the Hallowe'en Teen Dance which was held at the Community Centre. Dennis LaBelle won the door prize. The First Prize for Costumes went to Dennis Quesnelle. Steve Bosnac, Cathy Jo Calvert and Tanya Robichaud were also winners. The costumes were most imaginative, and a good time was had by all as they danced to the -D.J.'s. THE ULTIMATE IN COMFORT! BIO» Pe from Newest styles are now at CUMMING-NICHOLSON Come in and let us demonstrate just how com- fortable and stylish these new Bio-peds really are! Designed to feel right the moment you slip them on -no "'breaking-in"! Ladies sizes 6 to 10 in B & D widths. (Also available AAA to EEE). *64.95 239 King St. 526-5861 Then on Saturday night the Big Kids got to dress up for their Hallowe'en Dance at the Recreation Centre. Dressed as a "Tree", Darlene (Boulanger) Perrault, won first prize for her costume. Larry Jones won second, and third prize went to Ken Phillips. The judges task was extremely difficult - because the costumes clearly in- dicate that the people of Port MeNicoll certainly are imaginative. The music played hy DJ. Doug Barker provided a good mix of dance music for all ages. As usual the Recreation Board members set out an excelient "Witching Hour Buffet"' to close off the festivities. The Legion also hosted a Hallowe'en Dance on Saturday night. Although not all attended in costume, they also had a very good evening. on loan. Quotes will be sought first. Catherine MacKen- zie: A 1979 Van was purchased from Wagg's for $2,500. A Waterfront Master Plan will be drawn up after the terms of reference are known and studied. Industrial Promot- ional Literature will be developed by the Village Councillors at the reeve's request. LACAC will be approaching interested households, as there are new grants available. The Walking Tour Brochures cost $11t5e ~ LACAC! ~has raised $1,025 - which leaves $90 to go. My apologies' to Gerrard LaChapelle for not mentioning your name in my last column on council. I wasn't sure of your correct: name and spelling. The next Council Meeting will be held on Nov. 12, 1984. local following Ti itis pes ON what Cp Coes Custom designed furniture, quality We have more than doubled our size and added a new, original line of quality oak and pine fur- niture. The best craftspeople we can find bring you unique gifts and decor for your home. We've also imported an exclusive line of reasonably priced woven goods from South America to join the fine weavings that have attracted a Ana we've something of a gallery, too, with the. only local showing of two nationally acclaimed artists, John Hartman and Rod Prouse. We hope our newly- expanded store will be recognized as one of. the best gallery shops north of Toronto. And the best surprises this fall are our reasonable prices. in Huronia. 295 King St., Midland, Edwards Village Square 526-2757 crafts, weavings and an exciting show by artists... Rod Prouse and John Hartman loyal become