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Plans call for inâ€" creasing the Maple manufacturing facility to 146,000 square ‘feet and [he addition of a two- storey. 13‘000 square foot office building providing In addition to Prestolite brand batteries. Prestoiite manufactures a number of private brands which are sold to major accounts in the mass merchandiser, petroleum company. tire company. vehicle manufacturer and in- dependent distributor market segments. Prestolite is a leading manufacturer of lead acid storage batteries for original equipment and replacement use on automobiles. trucks. buses. farm, industrial and construction equipment. lawn and garden tractors. marine and recreational vehicles. The Ford Contract. which will be valued at approximately $30 million over the three~year contract. will be for ex- panded grid. calcium alloy. maintenance free batteries for the Ford Car and Ford Truck Assembly plants in Oak- ville. The contract will begin with the }_981 model year. Company‘s original equipment battery business in Canada. following earlier acquisition of other major accounts," Mr. Perkins said. “The expansion, which will increase Prestoiite’s Ontario battery Droduction capability by 60 per cent. was necessitated by the recent awarding of a significant portion of the Ford Motor The announcement was made by Donald W. Perkins. president. The Prestolite Battery Division of Eltra of Canada Limited has announced a $7 million program to expand, modernize and con- solidate its Ontario manufacturing facilities at Maple. Prestolite Battery plant undergoes expansion FARE RATES - The same fare rate will apply as presently in the Industrial Area - Proceeding north of Steeles apply to riders not in possession of a valid Markham the Industrial Area all riders pay 25c to Steeles. T pay the regular T.T.C. fare rate. Those transferring transferring privileges. Tickets are available at the Town from the T.T.C. Lommencing Monday, October 15th, 1979, TIC. will provide a 26 minute frequency transit service from 6:00 am. to 9:00 am. and 3:00 pm. to 6:00 pm. by extending their Victoria Park Avenue service. In the AM. they will proceed north of Steeles on Victoria Park, east on Steelcase, north on Esna Park, east on Alden, south on Hood, east on Gibson, south on Warden and west on Steeles to Victoria Park. During the PM. the routing will be reversed. Commencing Monday, October 15th service from 6:00 am. to 9:00 a Victoria Park Avenue service. In II Park, east on Steelcase. north on C-2 -â€" THE LIBERAL. Wednesday. September 26. 1979 original battery Canada, ea rlier SOUTH DON MILLS INDUSTRIAL TRANSIT SERVICE 2.4 ea - Proceeding north of Steeles a 25c fare (cash or ticket) will in possession of a valid Markham Transit Transfer. Proceeding from all riders pay 25‘ to Steeles. Those continuing south of Steeles LC. fare rate. Those transferring to Markham Transit receive free T3,: Modern blown Attic Ian-llon. Root Von! Immunon - All work Guannlud‘ pm ohttM'év'v'AL'9"““'“' L‘" '3‘“! IJ x v “4 ' HOMES 1961 ARE HOME Ir At the same time. the company announced that it would phase out its present Dufferin Street plant in Toronto. In operation since 1927, the plant is located in a residential area of Toronto with limited expansion possibilities. Iota] floor space at Maple of 159,000 square feet Eres tige Ins uâ€"ldvt'ibâ€"nâ€" 100% MATERIAL COST UP TO *350“ PAID BY GOVERNMENT Government grant portion is due to Prestige Insulation only when you receive your rebate cheque. Our representatives will prepare all necessary paper work for you. WE USE ONLY C.M.H.C. APPROVED FIBERGLAS INSULATION. CALL US TODAY FOR DETAILS ‘421273 ONT: LTD. The new Vplam, which HOMES BUILT PRIOR TO 1961 ARE NOW ELIGIBLE FOR A HOME INSULATION GRANT UP TO $500000 ‘A 0F LABOUR coera'm Artist's concept of Prestolite plant at Mafile STRET ESNA PARK DR twill apply as presently useg_9n_the existing T.T.C. service available at the Tow'n of Markham Muhicifial omée's 11 Canso Rd. Rexdale Ont. MQW 4L9 @112 @ninn of fiHarkIgam The expansion and consolidation will result in a substantial increase in employment, ('urrenlly. the Toronto will utilize the newest and most modern methods known to the battery industry. will also feature extensive and effective environmental systems to comply with govern- mental regulations. 247-5451 TOWN OF MARKHAM The Company and the United Auto Workers Union. which represents employees at both Toronto and Maple facilities. have entered into. a long-term agreement with provisions to encourage the transfer of Toronto employees to Maple. and Maple plants com- bined employ about 190 hourly workers. GOVERNMENT Michaelangelo Furniture Simpsons Harry Elkins Travel Simpson's Dry Goods Kinnear Pontiac Westmetro Form Equip. Evym Failures (Call Ltd Stop Er Shop Linton Reid Three Coins Restaurant Scotty's Paint Store Pick Seed Braddock-Optical Water Refining Co. Ltd. Surf Marine Co. Allencourt Hardware Richmond Hill Camera Centre Don Little Ford Sdes Int; Lunidial Canada John Pirie Photography Dynes Jewellers Warwick House ROTARY IN HONOR or CLUB THE YEAR mm: CHILD THE m ‘ RICHMOND HILL AAIDQ ROTARY CLUB Trend Upholstery A.J. Vermeulen - Artist Saxon Men’s Clothiers Trio Tavern Deborah Hindmarch Kent Men’s 8 Boys' ' ' York Centre for p ‘ Learning Disabilities ' * presents A TV. AUCTION 0N CLASSIC COMM-CHANNEL ID 8841868 884â€"6274 oo/vons m DA 75 In conjunction with Rices Flowers House of Lords Thrifty Hentâ€"A-Car Parkway Sanderson 8qu Service Centre Richmond Heights Interiors Richmond Hill Datsun Stereo Factory S.L. Liquid Industrial Gases Ltd. J. Michael Ladies Wear Canada Dry Lotte Lamp W.A. Stephenson Construction Co. Ltd. ‘ Shield's Footwear Co. Ltd. Bob Craigies Boys' 8 Men's Wear Mutual Life of Canada Bownngs Marks 8 Spencer Sears Village Shop The Curtain Club Leisure World Thornhill Veterinary Clinic Denny's Sunoco Service CIassicdm Tuesday October 2. â€" Planning Committee Meeting. 7:30 pm. Council Chambers. Wednesday October 3. â€" By Laws, Procedures. Fire and Personnel Committee Meeting. 7:30 pm. (‘ommittee Room Tuesday October 2. â€" Finance (‘ommittee Meeting 4 pm. Treasurers Committee Room (‘hambei‘s The following meetings of Civic interest have been scheduled during the next two weeks: Monday October I. â€" Regular Coundil Meeting 7:45 UIVIC Corner A SMALL PRICE F OR COMFORT. . tfie SIGNATURE HUMIDIFIER. With the coming of winter, the indoor air is dried out by the home heating system and often the moisture that is required for healthy and refreshing environment is lacking. To offset these problems, you can balance the amount of air moisture in your home with the Signature automatic humidifier by Homestead. Priced at a very reasonable Council NESBI'IT'S TIRE CENTRE OPENING SPECIALS NEXT WEEK’S RICHMOND HILL LIBERAL WATCH $55.95 FOR mcuubuo mu