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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Friday April 27, 2007 - 25 Sobeys celebrates 100 years of serving Canadian consumers Sobeys stores across the country celebrated their 100th anniversary this past weekend with in-store celebrations. Oakville's three Sobeys locations, 511 Maple Grove Rd., 2441 Lakeshore Rd. W. and 1500 Upper Middle Rd., were in on the fun to recognize the rich history of the Sobeys franchise. In 1905, J.W. Sobey, his wife Eliza and their young son Frank moved to Stellarton, Nova Scotia where in 1907, J.W. started a meat delivery business. With a horse-drawn meat cart, he purchased and collected livestock from local farmers for resale. At age 16, Frank enrolled in a business college where he learned practical skills such as typing, accounting and the value of percentages that carried him throughout his life as one of Canada's most successful entrepreneurs. In 1924, Frank Sobey persuaded his father to expand the family business from meat and a few local vegetables into a full line of groceries. The modern Sobeys grocery chain was born. Members of the Sobey family all contributed in some way to the store in its early days, but it was Frank's ideas and dedication that launched the small family business into the national grocery retailer that it is today. Today, Sobeys is still headquartered in Stellarton, Nova Scotia with operations across the country. The company is well-established as a leading national grocery retailer and food distributor. The Company owns or franchises more than 1,300 stores, employing more than 75,000 people in all 10 provinces under retail banners that include Sobeys, IGA, Foodland and Price Chopper. "As Sobeys continues to grow and expand, one thing doesn't change - our timetested approach to serving our customers," says Craig Gilpin, President Operations for Sobeys Ontario Region. "We are a diversified food distributor committed to growth in all each market we serve by consistently exceeding our customers' expectations through the strength of our dedicated employees. Our success lies in 100 years of superior customer service, excellent product variety and competitive operations." These basic concepts have been part of the way Sobeys has done business for the past 100 years. And they are threaded through every aspect of Sobeys' business today. Spot! Since 1952 Escape to paradise Save 25% Bottle o removerf spot each ordwith er! FREE! Tulip Celebration Make a visit to the Gardens part of your family day. See the colourful tulip display, the gorgeous azalea collection, and catch the fresh green tips of new growth on the evergreens. Mother's Day Treat mom to a day at the Gardens. Enjoy live entertainment, free guided tours, children's crafts, a family BBQ or lunch at the teahouse. SUNDAYS, April 29, and May 6 and 13; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Rock Garden · Live entertainment, food, free guided tours and children's crafts · Lunch at the teahouse or The Gardens' Café · Tour the Gardens on our free shuttle service · Visit the Gardens' gift shop, RBG Centre UPCOMING CELEBRATIONS: · Lilac Celebration, May19 to 21, 26 and 27 · Iris and Peony Celebration, June 3 and 10 · Rose Celebration, July 24 Visit www.rbg.ca for details. SUNDAY, May 13; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Rock Garden/RBG Centre Brunch and Tulip Celebration package*: $17.95 (plus tax/gratuities) Rock Garden -- includes admission to Tulip Celebration and brunch in the teahouse (preset menu). Plus special Mother's Day floral and gift creations by the Auxiliary of RBG. Full Brunch package*: $30 (plus tax/gratuities) RBG Centre -- enjoy a full buffet, free admission to the Gardens, and shuttle to Rock Garden and the Tulip Celebration. Catered by Pepperwood * Reservations required -- please call 905-527-1158, ext. 540. You're ready to make your move Making the decision to buy your first home is a big step ­ the first of many. Make sure all your next steps toward home ownership are the right ones by attending BMO Bank of Montreal's seminar for First-Time Home Buyers. FREE SEMINAR BECOME A MEMBER -- benefits include free admission to the Gardens, preferred access to Royal Botanical Gardens' special events, plus discounts on programs, camps and at the gift shop and Café, and more. An annual membership starts at only $50. Sign up or renew your membership online at www.rbg.ca. Date: Time: Location: May 2, 2007 6:30pm - 8:00pm Oakville Place 240 Leighland Ave. Oakville, ON Refreshments will be served. For more information, please contact: Learn practical tips and key things to consider when buying your first home, including: · What to look for in a home · How to arrange your financing · What goes into an offer · How to prepare for closing day Y You'll also receive useful takehome reference materials. 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