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economist suntribune february 4 1987 b5 tackling the big time magna backs le mans challenger by robert donnelly markhambased auto parts manufacturer magna interna tional ltd is betting that many europeans will become more aware of the canadian company by the time the checkered flag is lowered at this years 24 hour le mans endurance classic magna in conjunction with rothmans of pall mall ltd shell canada ltd clothing maker sun ice ltd and the porsche dealers fof canada is sponsoring the i canadian entry a redonwhite porsche 962c i although the 962c weighs in at a slight 1300 pounds about half iat of a ford escort it packs a ipunch of 800 horsepower that can yatapult itself to 100 kmhr in nder three seconds capable of attacking the 13 kilometre le mans course at speeds in excess of 350 kmhr 220 mph brun motorsports the winning team at the 1986 world sportscar pro- f totype championships will pre- fpare the slippery twin turbo- charged racer ironically there are no magna parts in the962c which is perhaps symbolic of both where magna stands today in the european marketplace and where its aspirations lie in the future in the meantime a 50000 spon- sorship contribution means grea- 3ter exposure for magna magna international accompanied by its stylized mi logo will be prom- npjihently displayed on the upper- jrhost portion of the windshield and on the rear whale fin stabi- ilizer however the catch is that many spectators at the event may not know what magna is says operations vicepresident harry bytzek according to magnas 1986 annual report the company sold 12 billion worth of parts and accessories everything from body panels to chimes and tone alarms to north american car makers a content equivalent to about 66 per car over the years magna has grown from a small toolshop in richmond hill in 1957 to the present 85 facilities in cana da and the united states in the process magna has become somewhat of a household name but in europe says mr bytzek the company almost has to start from square one it doesnt do that much good talking about all the great things that we have done over here he says what we need to do over there is to on a small scale get one operation going and then de monstrate capability for the past year now that capability has been demonstrated at what he refers to as a typical magna plant 100 employees 100000 square feet at gel- nhausen an industrial park ab out a 30minute drive outside of frankfurt west germany not only is the factory typical but also for a company that saw profits rise 24 per cent in 1986 the west german division has excel led in typical magna fashion several major contracts includ ing those with prestige auto buil ders such as bmw and mercedes have been signed he says this has resulted in expansion into a n ni ml seniors investment seminar invitation heritage centre anna russell way unionville thursday feb 5th 1987 at 1 30 pm coffee dessert served reservations 4774944 danielle volpe barbara mcnulty 4921561 the travelcam ping show canadas largest exposition of recreation vehicles and accessories february 5 6 7 8 1987 you could camping trailer by starcraftjff metro toronto convention centre at th foot ot tr cn tow show times thursday february 5 1200 noon to 10 00 pm friday february 6 1200 noon to 10 00 pm saturday february 7 1040 am to 10 00 pu sunday february 8 1000 am to 600 pm admission prices thursday friday saturday sunday 300 adults s 5 00 200 snlo 3 00 200 children under 1 5 250 000 family 2 adults 2 childran 1200 sponsored and managed by ontario recreation vehicle dealers association 61 yonge blvd toronto ontario m5m 3g7 4164834537 the regional municipality of the regional municipality of york woodbine avenue yr 8 and 16th avenue yr 73 the council of the regional municipality of york proposes to pass a bylaw authorizing 116th avenue yr 73 the realignment and widening ot 1 6th avenue yr 73 at its intersection with woodbine avenue yr 8 in the town ot markham from a point approximately 300 metres east ol the intersection to a point approximately 250 metres west ol the intersection to a basic width ol 36 metres to eliminate the jog at woodbine avenue yr 8 and the construction thereon ot a basic lour lane roadway with additional turning lanes at the intersection 2 woodbine avenue yr 8 the widening and reconstruction ol woodbine avenue yr 8 at its intersection with 1 6th avenue yr 73 in the town ol markham irom a point approximately 250 metres south ol the intersection to a point approximately 300 metres north ol the intersection to a basic width ol 36 metres and the construction thereon ol a basic lour lane roadway with additional turning lanes at the intersection and 3 general in connecton with all of the loregoing works all necessary site preparation fencing grading gravelling and paving the construction of concrete curbs and gutters storm sewers culverts and drainage works the provision ol illumination the installation ol traffic control signals and the construction of all other related works and undertakings and the acquisition ol the necessary lands and interests in lands pursuant to section 301 of the municipal act the engineering committee ol the regional council will at its meeting to be held at 1000 am on the 3rd day of march 1987 in the board room ol the engineering building located on the west side of woodbine avenue one and one quarter miles north ol aurora road yr 15 hear any person who claims that his lands will be prejudicially alfected by the by law and who applies to be heard anyone wishing to be heard is requested to advise robert vernon regional clerk telephone 3622464 extension 210 if any party entitled to be heard does not attend at the hearing the committee may proceed in his absence and he will not be entitled to any further notice in the proceedings the proposed by law and plans showing the proposed works may be inspected at the office of ronald gee planning and design engineer at the regional engineering building located on woodlxne avenue one and one quarter miles north ol aurora road yr 15 telephone 3628731 0ate0atnewrnarketthrs21sldayof january 1987 robert k vernon rtgfonil ckrk 62biyltwamn hnrmktcct ontario ut4w9 new facility scheduled to open early this spring mr bytzek 45 admits that he is no stranger to the racing circuit and that his previous involvement in the sport may have had some bearing upon magnas current role in backing the le mans effort magna has also been involved in sponsoring porsche 944s in the rothmans porsche challenge series over the past year the top three drivers in that series kees nierop of kelowna bc richard spenard of shannonville and scott goodyear of toronto earned spots on the roster for le mans as a race car driver in the early 70s mr bytzek raced porsche 911 s which included winning a sixhour endurance race at mos- port in 1973 and a 908 the pre decessor of the 962c at a 24hour endurance race at daytona in that contest the 908 developed brake bearing problems that set the team back about four hours and forcing them to settle for eighth markhambased magna international in an willbeoneofthesponsorsofthisporsche962cinthe effort to make an international name for itself 1987 le mans 24hour endurance race tiik yorkpkel federal progressive conservative associations annual meeting the honourable sinclair m sle en speaker tin- honourable john ooliic at the sprwker aurora highlands golf club thursday february 19 1987 ut 800 pm action office telephone 7279455 in the door and v frame are f- jll fp thesmallchainis easily broken properly installed eyepiece viewer to identify visitors for your free home security analysis and your free copy of a 200 page book protect yourself against crime call response first rosponse home protection systems inc 2266940 the wireless security specialists count on us when it comes to the crunch car insurance costs are increasing each year at colley borland vale we match your insurance needs to policies that are cost effective and complete for a personal review of your insurance needs why not give us a call 4772734 colley borland vale insurance the corporation of the town of markham notice of intention take notice that the corporation of the town of markham intends to pass a bylaw to change the name of a highway known as fourteenth avenue to riviera drive being part of lot 5 concession 4 located east of woodbine avenue more particularly de scribed as part 1 on plan of survey 65r1 0070 and further take notice that the council of the cor poration of the town of markham shall at the hour of 730 pm tuesday february 24th 1 987 in the council cham bers of the municipal building at 891 1 woodbine avenue buttonville ontario hear any person who claims that he will be adversely affected by the bylaw and applies to be heard dated at the town of markham this 23rd day of january 1987 christine palmer mrs deputy clerk 8911 woodbine avenue markham ontario l3r1a1 published a second time this 4th day of february 1987 the regional municipality of york notice of public information centre for the reconstruction and widening of the woodbine avenue regional road no 816th avenue regional road no 73 interesection town of markham preliminary design plans have been prepared for the reconstruc tion of the woodbine avenue1 6th avenue intersection to eliminate the jog in 16th avenue and to widen woodbine avenue and 16th avenue at the intersection to provide four through lanes and left turn lanes on both roads the proposed work will extend from approximately 250 metres south of the intersection to approximately 300 metres north of the intersection on woodbine avenue and from approximately 300 metres east of the intersection to approximately 250 metres west of the intersection on 16th avenue staff from the regions engineering department will be on hand to explain the proposed works answer questions and receive comments date thursday february 12 1987 location town of markham municipal offices council chambers 8911 woodbine avenue time 200 to 530 pm and 700 to 900 pm for further information please contact mr ron gee or mr bill boston at the regional municipality of york engineering department po box 296 newmarket ontario l3y 4x1 telephone 3648731 eldred king wr hodgson p eng regional chairman commissioner of engineering i i i i i grand opening airway tours travel 25 years experience ensuring you professional reli able service for all your travel needs vacation travel corporate travel foreign exchange office year round specials free travel cash coupons worth 5000 redeemable on your next booking visit our new branch office have a coffee and fill out a ballot to be eligible to win 1 a roundtrip ticket to rome italy 2 a roundtrip package to acapulco mexico draw to be held on april 15 1987 269 wellington street w 471 8687 south east corner hwy 7 mccowan rd i i i i i i