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14 - PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, July 18, 2000 "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" They'll supply auto makers New company to be in town by the end of July By Chris Hall Port Perry Star With a lease in Ajax set to expire at the end of July, International Parts Delivery Service (IPDS) will have to be moved into its new Port Perry digs by the end. of the month, says production manager Darren Hutchings. "We have to be in there by August," he said of the company's move to the former Johnson Controls building on Oyler Dr, just south of Port Perry. "Our lease is up here (Ajax) and we have --- INCLUDES (= Sig ES mah _. to go. Between now and (Aug. 1) we have to schedule time to move, bit by bit." It was announced recently that IPDS had signed a 10-year lease on the property, and was preparing to move its plant, and staff, to Scugog Township. The company also held a job fair recently, looking for more employees to staff the plant here. IDPS, which has been in business now for four years, manufactures automotive parts containers which carry materials down the assembly line during construc- tion. They supply the "Big Three" auto mak- ers - General Motors, Ford, and Daimler- Chrysler - either directly or indirectly. They also have a plant in the Detroit area. "We were looking for a bigger spot in Durham Region, not just Port Perry specifi- cally. There's not really a lot of places out there available," said Mr. Hutchings. "We thought about Toronto, but the rent was too much and so we decided on Port Perry. It was the right size that we needed." From Ajax, the company will bring 13 welders, two spraypainters, a saw operator, three labourers, and seven office staff. "We're not a large company, but we're growing, there's no doubt about that. We've received quite a few orders that would be hard to do in (the Ajax) building." Minor changes are currently being made to the building's interior, but, besides that, nothing major is planned. "We need to do some work, like electri- cal, but there will be no changes to the structure," said Mr. Hutchings. "We're excited, | like it up there. It's a nice area and the people are good." New dress code Llantza LIMIT * 2.0 LTR DOHC ¢ Automatic * Air Conditionirig ® Power Windows * Power Mirrors « Power Locks ® Cruise * Cassette * MORE! FINANCING ** 36 Months ( Purchase Price $16,975 20005 0 N ART AR GL NO LIMIT O%o * Automatic (Overdrive) * Air Conditioning * Power Group © Cruise * Cassette + MORE FINANCING ** 36 Months [ Purchase Price from $19,995 to take effect at PPHS this fall From page 1 basketball shirts, spaghet- ti-straps and tank tops are not permitted); and no headgear, including hats, toques, hoods, visors, ban- dannas, and sunglasses are allowed to be worn inside the PPHS building at any time. Any clothing which is determined to be sugges- tive or offensive in nature, or symbolic of gang mem- bership, is not allowed. Chains of excessive weight to secure wallets or used as jewelry are also banned. The new dress code was put in place "for reasons of health and safety", because "inappropriate attire affects the students' image, attitude and that of others" and the "wearing of chains does not contribute to a safe environment", according to the Code of Behaviour. Instances of inappropri- ate dress may result in parental notification, exclusion from activities, referral to the vice-princi- pal, sending students home to change, confisca- tion and even suspension. The decision to develop the dress code was made by SCC and PPHS officials, says Mrs. Drew. "The dress code for any school in Durham Region is at the discretion of the school; they can set their own dress code," she said. "This was a local decision, made by the SCC, teachers and parents, just as it should be. It's what the province had in mind with their Code of Conduct." Mrs. Drew does not expect much fuss from the students: "I'd expect most of them to co-operate and dress as they're asked. We're not asking much with this." If students have any problems with the dress code, Mrs. Drew expects them to inform their stu- dent council, who, in turn, may address the SCC about the situation. "Everything is clearly defined in the dress code," she said. "I don't expect a lot of questions about * 5000000 much more! O% = * Power Windows ¢ Alloy Wheels ¢ Fog Lights * Spoiler ori "» 36 Months this." freight and PDS incl. $1895 downpayment Purchase Price From $18,995 1] Free swim for moms, tots INCLUDES y YEARS ROADSIDE "Driving is Believing" GS 3 Door INCLUDES Email: 1505 Dundas St. E., Whitby pa daiShome, com The Optimist Club of Uxbridge is sponsoring a free swimming program for single moms and tots or teen moms residing in the North Durham area. 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