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Snow plow drivers have thick skinsContinued from page 1storm may be coming, said Scalera.people are not always happy to seeTwice a day we get reports fromthem, especially when they fill inPrimary roads like TrafalgarThe Weather Network and they givepeoples driveways when they makeRoad, Cornwall Road and Thirdus a three-day, detailed forecast,their way through residentialLine are plowed first, followed byplus we have access to road weath-streets.secondary roads like Bridge Road.er information systems through theSome people can be pretty abu-Residential streets are thenRegion and the MTO (Ministry ofsive, he said. Some of our driversplowed, but only if four inches (10Transportation). They actually havehave had snow shovels thrown atcm) of snow or more accumulates.in-ground weather stations andthem. For example, Scalera said forwere able to access that informa-Scalera said the Town does offerSaturdays storm residential streetstion, he said.windrow removal service for sen-were sanded, but not plowedWe also have a 24/7 road patroliors. A budget item under consider-because not enough snow fell.where we have people out on theation for approval this year wouldDespite having 35-40 snowroad looking at the weather condi-see a larger windrow removal pilotremoval units typically available,tions and looking at the pavementprogram implemented.Scalera said, plowing the towns var-conditions and as soon as theyThis pilot project would costious roads and its 850 kilometres ofnotice the snow is falling and$250,000 and see an area compris-sidewalks can take around 24 hours.things are getting slippery they willing of 1,600 to 3,800 homes coveredScalera also pointed out that theMore cost-effectivenotify our winter control opera-by the service. Windrow removallonger the storm lasts, the moretions people.would generally take place 12 hourssnow falls and the longer it will takekitchen remodeling optionsRoads and Works Operationsafter the road is plowed, said Scalera.to clear it away.Senior Supervisor Wayne WuillemeFor snow clearing and winterThey rely on a number ofthan any other company!said the workers driving the plowsstorm information, call 905-815-sources to alert snow removalneed to have a fairly thick skin as5999.crews as to when a severe wintera. Renewyour cabinets with our unique Tune-up.Our exclusive process restores and repairs the original finish on wood cabinet doors to 90-95%. Tuning-upyour cabinets and replacing thecounter top andhandles is the easiest and most cost effective way toupdate your kitchen.Time:1 - 2 daysMess:almost noneCost:about 10% of a comparable replacement kitchenb. Re-DoorA NEW D-I-Y Kitchen Makeover Solution.To update your kitchen with a great new look, just Re-Door yourcabinets and paint the boxes to match. Choose from hundreds of doorstyles, custom made to fit your cabinets.Cost:Do-it-yourself & save up to 75% of the cost of a comparable new kitchen.c. R efaceYou may already own half ofyour new kitchen!If your cabinet boxes are in good shape, why pay to replace them?Choose from the largest selection of door styles and fi nishes availableanywhere.See our website for ideas.Time:typically 2-4 daysMess:we clean up daily and you never lose the useof your kitchenCost:40-60%less than the cost of a comparable new kitchend. Reface & Re-StyleTurn the kitchen you have into the one you want.If you choose to Reface, we can change many other things you dontlike about your kitchen. Add an island, pantry, molding or even new cabinets to match the refaced cabinets.Time:usually 3-5 days Mess:low disruption, thoroughly cleaned daily, oftenwith no loss of useCost:considerablyless than replacemente.ReplaceSometimes its the only way to get what you need.Our Designers will help you create a new custom kitchen that perfectlyrefl ects your personal taste, goals andbudget.Free Design Consultation & EstimateShowroom 3480 Fairview St., Burlington(Hours: 10-5 pm M-F, Saturday 11-3)Eight Trustpoints set Kitchen Tune-Up apart.We guarantee our estimates - guarantee our work - arrive on time- clean work areas daily - return messages within 24 hours - strive forharmony with your daily routine - tell you what were going to do beforewe do it - listen carefully, tell it straight and keep our promises.Check Out Thekitchentuneup.comFREE DESIGN IDEA TOOLon our websiteEvery Kitchen Tune-Up franchise is locally owned and operated.5 Wednesday, January 19, 2011 OAKVILLE BEAVER www.oakvillebeaver.com