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-4 Progress Edition of The Canadian Statesman, Wednesday, June 29,1988 Statesman Here Since 1854 From Page 43 come newspaper people. John's eldest son, John E. James, purchased The Amherstburg Echo after many years in televi- sion^radio sales and programming. programming. Youngest son, Kick, alter graduating graduating from Queen's University University in 1980, joined his father at The Statesman Statesman as Assistant Publisher. Publisher. John's wife, Dorothy, Dorothy, has also been involved in the operation for the last 15 years. Their son, Bob, is a former former special education teacher who now works as a builder in Minden. The business has seen many changes in the last 25 years as rapidly changing technology has replaced conventional printing methods. The first major change occurred in the early 1970s when offset printing replaced letter- press methods. In the fall of 1973, The Statesman came home to Auto Centre Marks 13 Successful Years Darlington Auto Centre Centre Inc. has been operating operating at the corner of Silver Silver and Church Streets, in Bowmanville for 13 years. The busy corner has proved successful for the business as owner Frank Shane reports he can offer the "lowest prices in Durham Region." Region." Both Mr. Shane and his wife, Susan, were born and raised in Bowmanville Bowmanville and have enjoyed enjoyed having a business here. Approximately 90 per cent of the company's sales are through word of mouth and repeat buyers, according to Mr. Shane. The owner also notes that six out of ten buyers are women. The lot only deals in new car trades, and Mr. Shane reports that he has no auction vehicles on the property. Most of his cars come from an area GM dealer. He also operates operates an adjacent truck lot. However, selling cars is only a part of Darlington Darlington Auto Centre Inc. The company also sponsors various teams throughout the town. Two men's hockey teams and a Pee Wee girls' baseball team all benefit from the sponsorship. As well, Mr. Shane works with students through the Futures Futures program of the John Howard Society and the co-operative education program at Bowmanville Bowmanville High School. "We try to get them on the right track with their work habits and honesty," honesty," said Mr. Shane. Those same work habits habits and honesty have helped to make Darlington Darlington Auto Centre Inc. as successful as it is. its new Goss Community newspaper press after being being printed in Oshawa for many years at the Oshawa Times printing plant. Since then, additional additional units have been added to the Goss press to expand its total page capacity. capacity. The second major change has been the use of computers in all aspects aspects of the business. Over the past five years, the use of computers has reached the point where almost all of today's Statesman is produced by electronic typesetter or lazer printer. The commercial printing division has grown, as well, with 16 printing units available to accommodate all orders. orders. James Publishing is regarded as one of the most modern offset printing plants anywhere, anywhere, having the capability capability of producing printed printed products ranging from hundreds of thousands thousands of advertising flyers flyers or newspapers to a few hundred photocopies. Presently, there are approximately 25 staff employed by the company company at its 62 King St. W. location. Many plans are in the works for further further development in the commercial printing and newspaper divisions to meet the needs of the community. The Canadian Statesman Statesman is proud of its heritage heritage and honored to be part of the community for the past 134 years. I Al l ISCICN AUTO CENTRE INC. SPECIALIZING IN: II till' I VII 4 M S--IH (I S 22 Silver Street Bowmanville Telephone 623-6900 Why Not Treat Yourself oïs Beautiful Nails "R.ut&ied %zd 0<vie @e*tûie 623-1964 For All Your Manicure, Pedicure, And Waxing Needs 33 King St. E. Bowmanville c It's Lovely.... H it's Lacey.... It's Lingerie •Peignoir Sets •Baby Dolls •Teddies and Fun Lingeries •White Sister Uniforms Now Available AND LADIES, WE HAVE ALL SIZES Sophisticated Lady 623-9648 WATCH FOR OUR NEW LOCATION ARE YOU CONVINCED THAT YOUR HOME AND PERSONAL INSURANCE IS ADEQUATE? * Discounts for Non-smokers * Discounts for Seniors * Discounts for Non-drinkers * Guaranteed Replacement on your Home * Easy Payments Fast, friendly, personal service Over 50 combined years of experience JOYCE HARVEY JUDYWOODBECK BARB O'NEILL ERNIE HARVEY TREACY and HARVEY Insurance Brokers 623-2527 Limited 7A Division St., Bowmanville