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Canadian Statesman (Bowmanville, ON), 29 Jun 1988, p. 43

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Progress Edition of The Canadian Statesman, Wednesday, June 29,1988 17 Many New Developments at Old Vanstone Mill Customers at Van- stone Mill will be seeing some changes to the health food store and feed mill this summer. Owner Ralph Pypker explains that work is under under way to move the health food store (known as Ye Olde Health Shoppe) from the north side of the mill to the south end of the ground floor. This will provide more square footage and greater convenience for customers who come from as far away as Courtice, Oshawa, Orono and Newcastle to buy specialty products that just can't be found in regular supermarkets. These products include include vitamins, teas, herbs, spices, bulk foods, and many other items which are often generally generally described as "health foods". But the health food products are only part of Scluuate, (in&L. Jtwe&toch £M. Suppliers and buyers of Purebred and High Grade Holsteins and all dairy breeds. SduAtG/iq, Ætod. JliveAiocJz Jttd. "SetUMHÿ Bawmanoille and aàea Since 193 R.R. 6, Bowmanville 623-2895 the business operations at Vanstone Mill. There's also an extensive extensive service to both the professional farmer and the hobby farmer. The farm side of the business provides products such as pet foods and pet supplies, farm animal feeds, seeds, and other farm- related products. The difference between between the hobby farmer and the full time farmer is the fact that the hobby farmer usually buys in smaller quantities on a cash-and-carry basis. He may pick up a bag of feed, for example, or some pet food. "He may have to be told how to feed chickens, pigs, etc." Mr. Pypker adds. On the other hand, the professional farmer needs more service from the mill. He may, for example, example, have to have hay analysed. Both are welcome customers customers at Vanstone Mill. The mill also continues to grind some feed and is also a Purina dealership. dealership. Mr. Pypker purchased Vanstone Mill in 1982, having previously operated operated a broiler business in the Claremont area. The health food store was opened at the mill location location in 1983, having been purchased from previous owners and moved from downtown Bowmanville. Bowmanville. Today, the health food store has a staff of three part time employees and the feed business has three full time staff plus Mr. Pypker. There has been a mill at the site of the Vanstone Mill since 1835 and the present building has been part of the Bowmanville Bowmanville community since 1848. Ralph Pypker, owner of Vanstone Feed Mill, checks some of the stock contained contained in tne mill's second-floor storage area. A number of changes are occurring occurring at the mill this year, including the moving of the health food store to the south side of the ground floor. This will create some extra room and also provide greater convenience to the customers. iifeW- Health For Your Family Choose from a wide selection of quality bulk foods, spices, baking ingredients, snack foods, dried fruit and nuts. We also have a good choice of herbal teas and gourmet coffees. Be sure you check out our selection of the best in vitamins and dietary supplements from Nu-Life, Trophic and Swiss Htrbal Remedies. Incidentally, we have an excellent selection of cosmetics and beauty aids. Ye Olde Health Shoppe 116 King Street West (Vanstone Mill) Bowmanville 623-6222

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