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WOMEN IN BUSINESS Wednesday February IK A growth industry guarantees total hair care SHARON THOMPSON Choice has grown so wet over the yean became the public likes the concept of no appoint ment owner Sharon year the Georgetown store took the bronze medal or tbe third top store out of 190 locations throughout Canada and the United States said Mrs Thompson First Choice now a new line of products created by Herl Reding called Nexius Its nature and earth united with science said Mrs Thompson Pint Choice strives to meet the needs all customers not only pro viding total hair care but by tag their store hours more flexible to the public Choice is open from flam to p Monday to Friday and am to on Saturday Mrs Thompson Manager Melissa Karris Assistant Manager Vlueroi and the other seven member of First Choice do tbetr best to offer every kind of service Including coloring perming and styling All of First Choices stylists take upgrading courses on a continuous basts she said Prompted by the success of First Choice Mrs Thompson opened a clothing store called Tailor Maid last May The new business is growing fsst as well and all five employees are from Georgetown said Mrs Thompson Together her husband Paul and their son Steve who help out from time to time Mrs Thompson has guided First Choice and Tailor Maid to become successful businesses In Georgetown HAIR AND BEAUTY SALON WISHES TO INTRODUCE YOU TO OUR COMPLETE SERVICE IN HAIR SKIN BODY CARE TREATMENTS 65 MAIN ST S GEORGETOWN Picturesque Inn out in the country In past three years Pamela Carroll the owner of the Terra Cotta Inn has seen her business double Located on the picturesque banks of tbe Credit River in Terra Cotta the inn caters to fine dining employing six full time and 34 part time employees Mrs 0 Carrol and her husband previously owned and managed a resort hotel for six year Her hus band Dermal works full time in real estate specializing in the hospitably industry Although the Inn la known inter nationally most of lis business is from the area she said We have many overseas visitors who make a point of coming to see us on every visit to Ontario One of the goals of the owner Is to continue to Improve the gardens walks and grounds The beautiful setting Is Important to customers and especially brides who are using the facilities In in creasing numbers Over tbe past three years our wedding reception business haa in creased 100 per cent We plan to keep growing In this area One objective Mrs has Is to host a facility for overnight guests Dally we receive calls from people who wish to spend a few days In the area she said The owner Is Irish and moved to Canada in 1958 She lives In and has three children the eldest is enrolled at Queens University A daughter and young son are still both in high school Of prime importance to the business Is to provide friendly pleasing service she says Our Victorian decor and antiques add charm and create a pleas romantic atmosphere for memorable dining experience A high volume of repeat and loyal customers is a reflection that Terra Cotta Inn is succeeding said the owner The restaurant takes great care using only fresh nutritional Ingre dients There are two chefs Stephen Bard and Andrew plus a pastry ly Whyte The Maiire D is Joseph DeClerc The restaurant Is open for lunch from noon until 3 Afternoon tea is served and dinner from Sunday there Is a buffet brunch offered from nam A special treat on a warm sum mers day Is the open patio by the river for customers The restaurant Is open November to March Wednesday to Sunday and April to October Tuesday to Sun day The Terra Inn has banquet rooms and caters to wedding and business meetings of up to 100 peo ple Wedding services have been performed on the grounds during the summer NORTH HALTON SPORTSWEAR DOWNTOWN GEORGETOWN Relax Its In The Bag WINTER SALE STILL ON 40 OFF SaECTED MERCHANDISE 8770266 Rat race left behind for store After years of the rat race Marilyn was looking for a change The owner of Terra The Brass Thimble traded In her brief case and a long career In banking for something she really enjoyed Mrs loved to create her own crafts going to craft shows and living the country Thus transition opening her own craft store was not too dif flcull However running a store hard work and one has to enjoy it she said She credits her success In a supportive husband keep- ahead with the trends and always on the lookout for a new and unique Idea The store features wildlife and nature predominantly in the form of decoys glass and pewter sculptures There are also limited edition prints wooden decorator plaques thimbles stationery and ceramics at the store Customers will also be able to purchase unusual and functional pottery and pine reproduction fur niture Whats new with the business The store will be expanding July I and the owner has noticed an Increase In area traffic from near by developments Tbe shop also of fers custom framing Mrs wants to main tain a standard of quality at the store both In areas of merchandise and friendly service The store has been described by customers as a pedal place to visit and the owner wants to keep It that way A change she has witnessed while in the business has been the popularity of quality products and unlotie Items that are Canadian- made MARILYN Sick Room Equipment Loan Service