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William Harrison a tribute to a local businessman and father It was probably the ready quick smile, the warm greeting the eager exchange of ideas, the French ac- cent, and his never ending zeal to be suc- cessful amongst friends and family that set him apart as one of our early "entrepreneurial _ spi- rits'" which we seem to see less of today...that special quality in a fellow human which very few of us possess, but we all recognize it when we see it. He arrived in Midland some 40 years ago as a weaver, became a respected __ industriali- st manufacturer. raised a fine family, and retired in the area in which he succeeded. Married to Edna (Lalumiere) in 1941 in Galt, Ontario, they moved to Windsor, and under Chrysler and further education, '"'"Willie" studied metallurgy and welding, only to be uprooted by his father's health and moved back to his native town of Cowansville in Quebec, which was_ short-lived since the Silk Mill (Bay Mills) opened again in Midland. The road was always np:! From weaving to shipyard welding (all the while raising what was to become a family of seven children) to his first private enterprise, Harrison Iron. Works, specializing in wrought iron standard and custom-design for inside and cut...the time was right and "Willie" and Edna and family took this product to a host of people in within the Georgian Bay area. There was to be another era to develop with the purchase of the old Circle "*B"' Dance Hall, remodelled to become Harrison Metal Works, the home of excellent quality win- dows and doors, sup- plemented by the distributorship for aluminum siding and awnings. He worked and sold hard, was a thoughtful employer and retired from business in 1978 when his illness became too great a burden. We say our heart-felt good-byes to an "early entrepreneur" who was within Midland's business community for 25 years and a citizen for more than 40 years. His was a somewhat storming happy existence, very suc- cessful and he will always have the respect of those who knew him well. Part of the legacy which is shared by his loving wife Edna, is his family of seven children and seven grand- children. His family was always dear to him and although he was misunderstood, as_ all parents are at times, he loved them dearly and supported them in a fashion rarely seen in our society of today. Dheur, > eners y. determination, unde- rstanding and love for their families is a tribute to him as a family man... but tributes are not enough. We must take his lead as a champion of small beginnings, and strive for things better thereby creating self-esteem, respect from our peers (be it business or friends) and fulfill the need in our children to "so one better" into a future which has changed dramatically and will continue to change dramatically. To take that spark when it is there and build a wild-fire of happiness for oneself and those around. Yes, he had that quality; "*Willie" always smiled and extended a welcome hand. EDITOR'S NOTE: The above was written by Andy Giesbrecht, a friend who became a son-in-law. Huronia Players present "THERE GOES THE BRIDE" by Ray Cooney & John Chapman Directed by May Williams Midland Secondary School Cafetorium Nov. 23,24,30, Dec. 1 Curtain: 8 p.m. Tickets: Adults *5.00 Students: *2.50 Barber & Haskill Gignac's Children's Wear Huronia Office Services Tickets available at: Limit one case per $5.00 purchase, excluding this item Prices effective thru Sat., December 1st, 1984. A&P RESERVES THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES TO NORMAL FAMILY REQUIREMENTS. SAVE 3.00 REG. OR DIET SPRITE, REG. OR DIET Coca-Cola CASE OF 24-280 mL TINS MITCHELL'S, UNSWEETENED eink Cys ; tin | Pure -/0 | Apple Juice Maximum 3 cases per family purchase (750 mL btl .49-plus .30 btl deposit) NOTHING BEATS THE BEAN. A SUPERB BLEND, RICH IN BRAZILIAN COFFEES. CUSTOM GROUND Bear cate 2; 99 (3 Ib bag 8.89-SAVE 3.00) HOSTESS, ASSORTED VARIETIES Potato Chips 200 g PKG OLDE-FASHIONED RECIPE, ASSORTED FLAVOURS Beatrice Ice Cream 2 CUT FROM CANADA'S FINEST GRADE 'A' BEEF PROD. OF ONTARIO, DELICIOUS WITH § & OR IN SALADS iA T-Bone or Wing Fresh Mushrooms: 1, Cie : 3! 3/36 Canada Grade '4 £0 Steaks & Roasts ie Fe Sirloin Steaks . y SLICED, REGULAR, THICK OR HINT OF MAPLE Maple Leaf 2 69 Side Bacon Watch for our 8 page colour flyer in your mail this week in areas of A&P stores. WE REDEEM ALL FOOD STORE COUPONS! SAVINGS SHOWN IN THIS AD BASED ON A&P CURRENT REGULAR RETAILS. Wednesday, November 28, 1984, Page 17 500g vac pac