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. . ADVERTISING FEATURE : by Stephanie Henderson * the store owners in Abbey Plaza f I have one eye on the present, and _ one on the future. Situated at Third Line and Upper Middle Road, the 110,000 square foot mall is near the riorthern boundary of most residential development in the area. As such, it is positioned to serve the thousands of newâ€" comers who are expected to make Oakville their home in the next few <â€"The mall is set up for easy traffic flow, and its proximity to the Glen Abbey Recreation Centre makes it a conâ€" venient stop on the way home from famiâ€" ly activities. Whether it‘s a trip to Food City for the week‘s groceries, a quick gtop to pay bills at either of the two fullâ€" gervice banks, or perhaps to rent a video, buy a bottle of wine, bouquet of flowers, â€" Wednesday, May 25, 1994 â€"Shop Oakville Abbey Plaza poised for growth |Dinner, a movie and much mor Wednesday, Friday Sunday 152 Lakeshore Rd E. We offer a range of convenient services to help you get the most out of your busy day. Offer valld to Oakuvllle Beaver "Shop Locally" card holders Where Your Wedding Dreams Come True Your Connection to Your Community high speed copying fax sending and receiving shipping and packaging _ stamps and station private mail boxes business cards / member stamps Located right next to AP Call us at 338â€"7363 Due to demand Fem Hill School will be opening an additional class of Grade 3 students to begin September 1994. Applications are now being accepted. * Challenging, individualized enriched academic programme * Small class sizes * Subject specialist teachers * Creative opportunities through drama, music and art. e Computer instruction * Physical education and aerobics * History, Science, Geography French Enroll your child in a positive, nurturing, educational environment that fosters intellectual cunosity, enthusiasm toward leaming and personal responsibility. For further information please contact Mrs. Midge DesRoches 905â€"257â€"0022. or grab some takeout from Woody‘s Barâ€" Bâ€"Q, the mall is always clean, and its occupants gracious and friendly. Many owners frequently offer special purchase deals. Mike Volpe, owner of Not Just Flicks, is the Lâ€"shaped plaza‘s first tenâ€" ant, opening his store when the plaza was completed in the summer of 1990. The recession has challenged many of the merchants there, he says, but they‘ve held on and are looking forward to enjoyâ€" ing a more prosperous future. "The plaza is 98 per cent leased now, and we‘ll be the heart of Glen Abbey in the next few years," he promises, noting The Abbey Plaza, located at Third Line and Upper Middle Road, is positioned to take advan- tage of future development. . Photo by Peter McCusker The opening of the Smithâ€"Triller Viaduct last summer has enabled River Oaks residents to explore what Glen Abbey retailers have to offer, he notés, adding that the impending development just north of the plaza is expected to have a major impact on business there. Personal service at Upper Oakville Shopping Centr that a travel agency will soon be opening its doors. In the meantime, the merchants have formed an association, and are planning a series of promotional events, beginning this summer. Volpe says the plans are still in the preliminary stages. (Continued from page 5) "In a sophisticated community like Oakville, consumers demand a high level of service, and they‘ll let you know if it‘s not the way it should be!" Nickolaus Brummer opened Brummer‘s Fine Bakery in April, and his comer shop is quickly becoming known Baker Nickolaus Brummer displays his wares. He‘s one of many indeâ€" pendent merchants known for superior service. _ Photo by S. Henderson Featuring Montana‘s Rotisserie Chicken! Where our fresh chicken is marinated with a special blend of herbs and spices, then slow roasted to give it that unique country taste. Kids eat free every Sunday. The best in the west! _ Free quarter | | chicken dinner. | I Redeem this coupon for a complimentary quarter I I chicken dinner (one side dish and cornbread) when | you purchase a quarter chicken dinner for $5.49. J | Valid after 4pm Monday to Wednesday. Not valid with J J any other discount or special. Expires June 1/94. Not J 3 valid with delivery. m L of HOPE TRADINON OF EXCELLENCE® Q.E.W. AND NORTH SERVICE RD Chicken never tasted so fresh! ROTISSERINE CHICREN By Trisha Romance "Service is the only way to really sucâ€" ceed," says the former awardâ€"winning head baker for a major retail grocery chain who is always ready with a smile and quick joke. for its jovial owner as much as for its tanâ€" talizing array of breads, cakes, and other baked goods. 1011 Upper Middle Rd. Upper Oakville Shopping Centre (905) 842â€"6114 ADVERTISING FEATURE . If you know what ‘ou want and you want to get in and t:;qmckly, the j N shopping centres, phases I and I1, offer a broad mix of desâ€" tinationâ€"oriented" businesses, explains Randy Lalonde, owner of Blazer For Men, and unofficxal spokesperson for and the North Service. :parkmg and convement hlghway access. 5 The ts whic : Deach Tree art frame shop. Framed $69 00 Callery Call 842â€"3200 for home delivery. at the "It‘s all about pleasing the customer." The larger stores are also reaping the benefits of being located in a growing part of town, observes Young. "The LCBO, for example, moved up here (relocated from its Oakville Place locaâ€" tion) to be more visible, and that has impacted their sales. It‘s really a stateâ€"ofâ€" theâ€"art facility." Young says that in addition to great _ "The addition of the Just Desserts is making residents see that they can have reat social night out elose to home, ovie, and maybe dmner, t ,eimerchants are either major chain Weall and Cullen. Near Lalonde‘s presâ€" us men s c}othmg shop and the new paigns, or smaller. mdependents w _;--choosctoflysoio Randy Lalondée, in front of his store at the Town Centre malls. . _ stores with their own extensive ad ca "The mall was connoversxal at fu s .»,'bcmg at the gateway to Glen Abbey, I 7 ou wouldn‘t normally expect to find a lawyer, tax accountant or BA psychologist in a mall setting, but these are only a few of the unexpectâ€" ed, yet truly wonderful features to be found at Bronte Village Mall. Situated at the busy corner of Bronte and. Lakeshore Roads, the closely knit enclave of 35 specialty and service industries manages to offer many of the services the area‘s mature population and upâ€"andâ€"coming executive contingent will find extremely convenient. The gamut includes a custom tailor, full service shoe repair shop, wine store, wool shop, cusâ€" tom framer, post office, film and photogâ€" raphy stores, dentist‘s office and travel agent. "But it‘s more than just a place to shop," comments Marie Backstrom, mall manager since 1990. "It‘s becoming a meeting place where friends can get together and be comfortable." Many local residents are finding the relaxed, elegant interior to be a quiet refuge from the hustle and bustle, with its potted trees, parkâ€"like benches and eleâ€" gant new cafe/specialty coffee outlet. Some of the independent merchants in this designated tourist site a stone‘s throw from Bronte Harbour have gone where few others dare. A new beauty salon has incorporated a rock pond with tiny waterfall in one corner, and during a recent expansion, the dental office added a cozy gas fireplace to its homey waiting area. Outside, the Bronte road facing wall of Chaps restaurant is festooned with southwestern motifs created by a local artist. Lots of giveaways during special promotions, including free photos Expect the at Bronte Village Mal OAKVILLE TOWN CENTRE (905) 338â€"0111 ADVERTISING FEATURE by Stephanie Henderson SUIT CANADIAN MADE BRAND NAME $ ]]999 "The mall was controversial at fn vbexng at the gateway to Glen Abbey, it‘s not an eyesore, and it‘s conveni and close to the highway. There‘s al lots of free parking, which the me chants pay for," Lalonde points out. _ "In fact, we make our parking . avaxlablc to the Canadian Open, and 1 year, meymnmexrmealimavaca store." service, unique products and conveni services, the merchants devote a sign cant portion of their resources to esth ics. "They encourage me to spend mor on things like landscaping," he notes. "Oakville is a planned community, there is not a shopping centre on eve comner. As a consumer, I‘d love to hav shopping centre like this is my on neighborhood." with Santa at Christmas, are additio evidence of a giving mentality. The ove all effect is designed to help custom relax and put themselves in the hands friendly, serviceâ€"oriented business Backstrom says those businesses ha‘ been the mall‘s strength in its 14â€"ye existence, although AP is a partner various promotions as well. "We have a new logo this year, whi relates to the history of the area, and 1 also adopted a new slogan," she explait "We are now ‘The little mall with the t heart in the historic heritage v1llage Bronte‘." Although the majority of the retail here observe regular hours of operals the mall‘s three restaurants offer p seating in warmer weather, and extend hours. Backstrom says the mall sees lots tourist traffic in the summer, but geared to local families. "Some peoj tell us that they‘ve driven by, and ne realized there were so many stores here. They make one visit and discov} this whole new world." Marie Backstrom y SEE OUR FLYER IN TODAY‘S