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Paving Midland"s future HURONIA OFFICE SERVICES "We supply everything... ed except the office space" @ @ @ * YOUR OFFICE ISOUR BUSINESS! --- Everything from books, cards and social stationery to your largest office needs! HURONIA OFFICE SERVICES LIMITED 259 King St., Midland 526-9301 . Page 10, North Simcoe Product Lines 1982 In Collingwood, 83 Hurontario 445-8666 fc H.O.S. tirst opened its doors in September of 1970. It relocated to larger premises on three occasions before finally settling in its present location five and one-half years ago. When it first opened it was called Huronia Office Supplies, and it was located in the building now occupied by Lamers' Paint and Wallpaper. At that time the building was much smaller, and certainly shabbier than it is now. The staff consisted of Ralph Lynn as the full-time everything; Moreland Lynn, who then shared his time between Council and running A and W restaurants and; Nancy Hirst (now Lacroix) who shared her time bet- ween H.O.S. and A and W work. But that was all a decade ago when the opening day's total sales were a mere $17.00. Today seventeen full-time and part-time people work at | H.O.S. and a couple of others fill in from time-to-time on an occasional basis. Six years ago was the last time H.O.S. moved its main premises, but it has not stood still. In 1980, it further renovated and enlarged its main building by moving offices upstairs and knocking out part of a main wall at the rear of the building. It also acquired the Wilson-Tully building fronting onto Hugel Avenue and built a 1,800 square foot addition at the rear of that E FOR FREE PICK-UP ~. keeps growing premises for machine sales and service. Also in 1980 the company acquired Huronia Copy Cats which it now operates under H.O.S., providing a full complement of business machines and equipment. The machine lines range from small pocket calculators and dictating machines to _ full-line photocopiers from Minolta, Sharp and Eskofot. A full- time sales and service staff cover an area from south of Barrie to west of Collingwood and north past Parry Sound servicing machines, including a full Sharp cash register line. At first the company sold commercial stationery and office furniture. Soon books were added to the stock by Marion Lynn. Marion still purchases and _ personally selects all books sold in the H.O.S. extensive book department. Kay Biggar came on staff in 1971 and cards and gifts were added to the lines offered by the company. When Hacker's Stationery was acquired in 1973, the company expanded again. This time more furnishings, stationery and machines were added. The company has always been strong as office out- fitters. It distributes one of the broadest and most complete lines of office furnishings outside of Metro Toronto. It has had ex- perience in every aspect of office outfitting, often doing Nice Presentation In Your Freshly Cleaned Suit. Put your best foot forward ... also your suit, shirt, dress and coat. Appearance is very important. Quite often it will make the difference in a suc- cessful or unsuccessful effort to gain a sale, obtain an interview or get a raise. Freshly cleaned clothes will put you a step ahead of the competition every time. We provide you with fast, dependable service when it's extra important to look your best. And that could be any time. Bring your clothes in now. e Leather and Suede Cleaning e Drapery Cleaning e Wedding Gowns Cleaned ¢e Weaving and Mending e Same Day Shirt Service e Free Pickup and Delivery e Specializing in Knit Wear D Where cleaning is an art 479 Dominion Ave. ELIVERY CALL 526-6 or 31 Main St., Penetang 549-2320 Store hours: Mon-Fri8-5:30; Sat. 9-5 p.m. construction drawings and supervising actual renovations. From the tiniest of offices to banks, hospitals, financial in- stitutions, and government offices. H.O.S. has served them all over a radius of 200 miles. With its first decade behind it, H.O.S, is looking ahead. In 1980 its expansion and renovation programs prepared it for establishing itself in other market areas. It also became a member- shareholder in a_ national corporation of office stationers and outfitters. This decision was made to ensure its ability to compete in a tougher market place. The national buying group also offers exchange of in- formation and knowledge and the development of marketing tools and ad- vertising programs. Huronia Office Services, Collingwood opened in July, 1981 at 83 Hurontario Street with Mr. Wayne DeWitt as manager of the operation there. Located in the two communities, H.O.S. now serves, through its sales staff, an area from north of Parry Sound to Meaford and also has regular customers in the Toronto area. From its small beginning H.O.S. has become a leader in the field of commercial and social stationery, office furnishings and equipment, and as a competent supplier of office and business machines and equipment. DRY CLEANERS 421