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The Canadian Champion, Fniday, JuIy 7, 2000-15 Discover Your Downtown v'From a humble beginning to a Main St. success The Gold Connection was, bom to humble begin- nings above Halton Credit Union in 1985. Owners Rick & Elaine Schaffer ran the business until August 1989. In ianuary of 1993, the shop was purchased by Max and Anita Mangotich. They soon relocated the store to a more central location downtown at 18 Main St. (next to Fitzgeralds Insurance). Anita's diverse career includes an extensive back- ground in retail sales, including retail pharmacy, real estate and retail merchandising. Not one to be left sitting stili Anita also tied grapes and picked apples while living at Niagara-on-the-Lake. Helping raise their three children, Max, her husband of 37 years spent his career with an international pharmaceutical company as a National Sales Manager. Max's background includes sales, market- ing, advertising and human relations. Although Max prefers to maintain a low public profile regarding the shop, he is involved in aIl aspects of the busi- ness. Mike is our resident goldsmith and bas been involved witb tbe business since 1989. Mike does most repairs on the premises and also creates ".one of a kind" pieces for any special occasion on request. Mike bas completed numerous jewellery prograss and is presently working on bis certification as a gemologist. The staff at The Gold Connection is made complete by two highly qualified and personable ladies. Susan McDermott has been with the store since 1994. She bas a vast background in retail having been with Sears for Il years with part of that time as Assistant Manager. Karina Cockburn-Swance has been with us since 1997. She bolds a Bachelor of Science degree in biology and furtber upgraded ber skills by attaining her diploma in laboratory tecbnician from Sheridan College. When finding just the right piece of jewellery or a gift for someone special you not only want to go where the selection is great, but where you'll get friendly, knowledgeable service. Well that place is certainly The Gold Connection. As well as an extensive line of 10, 14 and 18K gold, they carry an extensive line of diarrond jewellery whicb now incisides the new "'Mirage" selection, wbicb is a state-df-the-art invisible setting. You may also choose from the large selection of Seiko and Citizen Watches, Majorca pearîs, cultured pearîs, gematone rings and jewellery, and the beau- tiful Seagull pewter items, made in Nova Scotia. Everyone at The Gold Connection believes-iii eus- tomers satisfaction, and in offering excellent quality with exceptional value. The smiles are always frec and yuu'll be greeted with one each and every time you walk in the door. Your purchases may be gift wrapped at no charge and The Gold Connection also offers Lay-away for- those special purchases. PS. Max andi Anita wlao have five gra dthitldrert are expecting number 6 soon. #Sc. (HM.), M IMEN S WEAàR Semi Annual Summer Suits 200% to 500/o OFF Reg. Prce Sports Coats from $99 AGENT FOR FREEMAN FORMAL WEAR 202 Main St E. 878-5397 swaiT WRTFR Glu 8 mutan St., MIo (M)> 875-428 .L r-u BIRGSMA'S fflèn a WALLPAPUU 9nus4le any paint colour you cas dreamn of *7m49uw unique instock wallpaper 1waM~eoe over 500 wallpaper books qéus91we cusiorn window blînds 17aùea warm ambiance to inspire your creativity '?m49Ùte «* ou90'i 194 Main St. E OIOY Downtown Milton 905-87649n Corne visit our knoWldg.abIfe oomrtclans 265 Main St. E. 878-4492 Sierra Melamine Dlnnerware «Great fbr the Patio, Place star n9 et . aiour Fie Ta *Gfram li Ta*i Laaa* Bridai Reg"y 227 Main St E, "Iton &-'"4»r 97&ONO JO'LEENOS CW"u - u&w" A 224 MAIN ST. E. MILTON 878-0506 GLIT.Z *CASUAL - CLASSIC Concenued about: 15 Merln St. Sub tAMS, eanfkbp Squar, Mllton 'Pros4ng a Naturel Way ta Setter Heaith and Weltnes unnýý mu»d&tw -