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Discover Your Dowm1rOWfln vFrom a humble beginning to a Main St. success The Gold Connection was born to humble begin- nings above Halton Credit Union in 1985. Owners Rick & Elaine Scbaffer ran the business until August 1989. In January of 1993, tbe sbop was purcbased by Max and Anita Mangoticb. They soon relocated tbe store to a more central location downtown at 218 Main St. (next to Fîtzgeralds Insurance). Anita's diverse career includes an extensive back- ground in retail sales, including retail pbarmacy, real estate and retail mercbandising. Not one to be left sitting stili Anita also tied grapes and picked apples wbile living at Niagara-on-tbe-Lake. Helping raise their three children, Max, her hus- band of 37 years spent bis career with an interna- tional pharmaceutical company as a National Sales Manager. Max's background includes sales, market- ing, advertising and human relations. Altbough 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 has been involved with the business since 1989. Mike does most repairs on the premises and also creates "1one of a kind" pieces for any special occasion on request. Mike bas completed numerous jewellery programs and is presently working on his certification as a gemologist. Susan McDermott bas been with the store since 1994. She has a vast backgrouand in retail baving been with Sears for 1l years witb part of that time as Assistant Manager. Karina Cockbum-Swance joined us in 1997. She bolds a Bachelor of Science degree in biology and further upgraded ber skills by attaining her diploma in laboratory technician from Sheridan College. Karina has left us to take a job in her field. We ail wisb her much success. 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 uine of 10, 14 and 18K gold, they carry an extensive line of diamond jew- ellery which now includes the new "Mirage" selec- tion, which is a state-of-the-art invisible setting. You may also choose from tbe large selection of Seiko and Citizen Watcbes, Majorca pearîs, cultured pearîs, gemstone rings and jewellery, and the beau- tiful Seaguil pewter items, made in Nova Scotia. Everyone at The Gold Connection believes in cus- tomers satisfaction, and in offering excellent quality witb exceptional value. Tbe smiles are always free and you'Il be greeted witb one eacb and every time you walk in tbe door. Your purcbases may be gift wrapped at no cbarge and Tbe Gold Connection also offers Lay-away for tbose special purcbases. P.S. Max and Anita wbo bave five grandcbildren are expecting number 6 soon. FANIEUE ýone of a kind gift ideas." 156 Main St. E Milton 693-0223 CLOSJNG OUT SALE Corne in and see the deals!f 'i In-Stock mKAORrAL PEARLS Necklaces e Biracelets a Earringe 15Mumo.iKoUL9k III In appreciation of - your wonderful suppx during our lst yer business we are hvq Town Square, 221 Fine Tabiewane Giftware Table Linons Brnial Regisny Lay-a-way nowfor Christmas! Free gift wrapping I 227 Main St. E., Milton I (corner of Main & Martin) i Phone 878-0050 Toit Free 1-888-4L0-8664 For Make-Up Ski. Care Har Colouring AdvIce Corne vait Our knowl.dgeabI. Main coametlolana 265 Man . E. 878-4492 Biowout Clearan Sunmmer &.lm GLOIZ -CASUAL CLA8SUCý D EROSMA'S *4p any paint colour you can dreamn of 95fl4pe~w unique instock wallpaper '9Ie49àa over 500 wallpaper books 174-ecustom window blinds 749 a warm ambiance to inspire your creativity fg49619 *14 09~J 194 Main St. E Downtown Milton 905UIU7.& 'Prolàdng a NatesaI Way Io Be#er HeaUn aend We*nes