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B12 - The Canadian Champion, Friday, March 24, 2006 Wo W M t: DEBT WORRIES? Let BDO help you get on the road to financial recovery BDO Dunwoody Limited SBD0 L O251 Main St. E., Ste. 201, Milton Phone: 905-864-6512 www.bdodebthelp.ca Fax: 905-864-6513 Financial problems can happen to anyone at any time. We understand the emotional stress it can cause and that the decision to seek professional advice is a serious and often difficult one. BDO has been helping Canadians resolve their personal and business financial problems for more then 45 years and more people choose BDO then any other firm in Canada*. We believe being informed is the first step in deciding how to solve the problem and we'll help you look at the alternatives and develop a plan that best fits your situation and goals. We'll help you: • Understand how the credit industry works and what alternatives are available such as negotiating with creditors. • Consolidate debt • Arrange manageable payments • Stop interest • Protect your assets • Repair your credit rating sooner • Stop legal action by creditors • Avoid bankruptcy We offer free consultations and convenient, confidential appointments to fit your schedule. ("2001-2004 OSB Statistics) Credit Counselors - Proposai Administrators - Trustee n Bankruptcy Doing It Right, From Concept To Completion Unit 3-886 Nipissing Rd., Milton 905-878-0861 Many items around the home, farm and especially in commercial and industrial applications are fabricated from metal because it is a building material that is unparalleled for its strength and design applications. HI-Tec Welding can not only provide professional repairs to many metal items and farm implements, but they can also custom fabricate trailers, fire escapes, gates, awning frames, railings, security bars, safety screens, equipment bases or tables, custom fuel tanks, and practically any project that involves welded steel or aluminum. They can consult with you on your plans, and offer helpful suggestions that will maximize structural integrity and longevity. Owner Peter Guba or one of the staff can estimate the cost of your project based the amount of material needed, the labour, the application, and the type of welding process-mig, tig, stick and oxy- acetylene on carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminum. HI-Tec Welding has built up a customer base of residential, rural, commercial and industrial clients as a result of professional workmanship at a fair price. Customers can expect 100% X-Ray quality welds to meet ail your performance expectations. For fit and finish that's second to none, do it right the first time with work from HI-Tec Welding. Italan Bakery and Delicatessen The Best Place for a Great Taste 327 Bronte St. S., Milton 905-875-0303 (White Oaks Plaza, near Anne Blvd.) Whether you have adventurous tastes and crave the foods of a distant country or you simply want the best in food to serve your family at the dinner table, a visit to La Rose Italian Bakery & Delicatessen will satisfy your needs. La Rose is a fine food emporium where their variety and quality will add new appeal to any meal. The store has retrigerated viewing cases featuring a huge selection of tasty cured and smoked cold cut meats, plus a variety of domestic and imported cheeses, and freshly prepared homestyle pasta. When it comes to fresh daily baked goods, La Rose Italian Bakery & Delicatessen provides a myriad of breads, buns and tasty treats you would be proud to serve your dinner guests. Choose from dinner rolls, mini bagels, cheese sticks, cookies, brownies, and cakes for aIl occasions. If you are planning a wedding, speak to Emily about designing the perfect cake for your wedding. If you have a special event or family gathering coming soon, arrange for La Rose to make their delicious party platters. For lunch or a quick snack, they can create fresh sandwiches with your choice of always fresh ingredients, as well as serving hot foods from the hot table. This 11,000 square foot facility also features shelves filled with jars and cans of imported grocery items, olive oils, coffee, plus pizza sauces and pizza dough-plenty to add flavour and taste to whatever meal you are preparing. La Rose came under the current management in 1982, and has tripled in size. If you don't find a particular item that you are looking for, just ask owners Cosimo & Maggie Lizzi or one of the staff. Customer services, such as custom meat cutting, helping choose the best items suited for your needs, and catering your events, is what La Rose Italien Bakery & Delicatessen has built their reputation upon. Making People Smile For 40 Years! 487 Laurier Ave., •Milton 905-878-2881 www.karensflowershop.com Many area residents have found Karen's Flower Shop to be a floral shop that offers the product mix, level of service and design s le that fits their needs. The florists on staff at Karen's Flower Shop are experienced, well-trained and dedicated to determining your preferences and needs. You can expect them to ask questions about what you're looking for, offer expert advice and suggest floral gifts to match any sentiment, occasion, special calendar day, personality or home decor. They have consistently demonstrated their creative flair, showcasing artistry in the arrangements, design and presentation. The selection and variety at Karen's Flower Shop are unsurpassed. From roses and orchids to exotic tropicals and European/dish gardens, Karen's Flower Shop carries an array of beautiful, fragrant flowers and lush plants to choose from. You are assured of the healthiest, top quality products, plus advice for proper care to ensure maximum enjoyment. Other product offerings include preserved and silk-like arrangements, planters, vases, plush animals, balloons, candles, cards, plus gourmet fruit and gift baskets. Karen's Flower Shop is also renowned for excellent service, whether ifs a complimentary bridal consultation, meeting aIl your corporate floral needs, or providing sympathy arrangements. They offer convenient hours, easy-access location and a satisfaction- guarantee. Deliveries are prompt and reliable, serving a wide area. National wire service through FTD and Teleflora assure world-wide service. Since 1966, Karen's Flower Shop has been the logical destination when it comes to quality, service and value. Think of them this Easter and Mother's Day! Your Source for Pets ,i and Supplies 525 Main St. E., Milton 905-875-0475 (at Rallroad tracks, across from Loblaws) Tropical fish are still a popular choice for those interested in a pet because they are low maintenance and don't need much care while away for extended periods. They are also a good way to introduce children to pet care and responsibility without a huge initial outlay of money. An aquarium filled with tropical fish provided by Ruffin's Pet Centres can brighten a dark corner, add life to an empty wall or add a unique decorative touch to any room. According to studies, fish are an excellent stress reliever-watching fish has an amazing calming effect! As a pet specialist, Ruffin's Pet Centres showcases numerous tanks of tropical fish, plus aquariums, lighting fixtures, filtration systems, plants and decorative accessories. Ruffin's Pet Centres also allows you to choose from a diverse variety of colourful birds, from lovebirds and cockatiels, to larger birds such as conures, and kakarikis, in addition to cages, bird seed and supplies. Check out their selection of kittens and puppies, small animals such as hamsters, gerbils, mice, rabbits, and small reptiles. Other offerings include pet food by Wellness, Royal Canin, Techni- Cal, Eukanuba, Nutrience, and Hill's Science Diet. They also carry flea and odour control products, toys, training aids, pet beds, travel cages, leashes, bowls, treats, pet books, as well as great gift ideas. After close to 20 years at the Milton Mall, Ruffin's Pet Centres relocated to a new location at 525 Main St. East on November 1, 2005. Owner Rick Vickers invites you to stop by soon to see what's newl Canada's Pioneer of One-Stop Beauty Shops 1260 Steeles Ave. E., (Milton Crossroads Shopping Centre) 905-864-1020 BEAUTY SHOPS www.tradesecrets.ca From its foundation in 1990, Trade Secrets Beauty Shops has grown into a group of over 50 Canadian owned locations in Ontario and Quebec. They provide a great selection of professional quality hair, nail and skin care products at discount prices, plus a complete range of beauty treatments guaranteed to meet your needs. Trade Secrets offers many of the major brands in hair care supplies that you've come to recognize and trust, but you pay less. Choose from such brands as Abba, AG, American Crew, Bed Head, D:Fi, Goldwell, Graham Webb, Joico, KMS, Nioxin, Paul Mazzotta, Redken, Sebastian, Tigi, Wella and others. Trade Secrets can also provide the most current electrical styling and drying tools, plus trendy and elegant accessories such as fashion jewellery, hair clips, handbags, and sun glasses suited for ail ages. Skin care, make-up and nail products are also available, including OPI and Zoya nail polishes. More than just products, Trade Secrets is also a full service salon offering a complete range of beauty services, including hair styling, a nail salon, and esthetic services. By consulting with you, a Trade Secrets stylist can offer a number of suggestions, ranging from a change in colour, style, texture or overall condition, to best suit your lifestyle or changing image. Wigs and hair extensions are available. You can also pamper and refresh yourself with manicures, pedicures and nail application, make-up application, facials and waxing, plus ear piercing. The Trade Secrets Beauty Shops location in Milton opened in August 2005 and is franchisee owned. Gift certificates are available. Consider Trade Secrets for pre- wedding treatments for your entire bridal party. Milton 1,723 Main St. E., 905-876-1991 Dwight & Dorothy Colpitts are the owners of Classic Coolers. Locally owned, and proud supporters of the community and minor sports for over 12 years, they can provide the highest quality drinking water that comes from Artesian Spring Wells located in Northern Ontario. The water is transported to their retail store via stainless steel tanker. To prevent any impurities, their bottles are sanitized and sterilized prior to filling, and their water is run through a filtration system to contribute to the highest standard of pure natural spring drinking water. Also, their water is tested on a regular basis to ensure the quality for ail their customers. Studies indicate that a large percentage of North Americans are concerned with the water they are currently drinking with the addition of chemicals like chlorine that are prevalent in water today. Classic Coolers can evaluate the quality of your drinking water with a sample brought in from your home, business or cottage. Together, a decision can be made regarding a purification and filtration system as an alternative to tap water, or using convenient water coolers/dispensers. Have bottles delivered directly to your home or office, or pick up your own bottles at the store and receive a "Buy 10 Get One Free Card". They offer spring and distilled drinking water. Ask about the benefits of a premium water softener from Classic Coolers and how it can improve your quality of lite. Compare the clean, clear taste difference of natural spring water to filtered tap water. Classic Coolers offer a friendly, modern retail store that provides bottled water, a variety of filtration systems and accessories. They meet the needs of families and businesses in Halton, Peel, Dufferin and Wellington areas. "Great Wine. arafe ade 'Wine Makers Easy" 100 Nipissing Rd., Unit 11, Milton 905-878-2646 (south off Main St. E.) www.carafe.ca Whatever your taste, you can make a sensational wine to call your own with the help of owner Sharon Liverpool and the winemaking experts at Carafe Wine Makers in Milton. Choose from a wide variety of red and white wines, mist wines, port style and ice wine styles, each adaptable to your palate. Carafe Wine Makers uses the finest pure juices, concentrates and varietal juices from around the world, for results that are sure to satisfy the most discriminating tastes. It takes you just a few minutes to mix the yeast, juice and other ingredients that make your great wine. Then, for a few weeks, Carafe Wine Makers' staff will monitor and tend to your wine until fermentation is complete. At that time, you come back t Carafe Wine Makers for about 30 minutes, to bottle and cork your wine. The equipment you use makes it fun and easy. The package price et Carafe Wine Makers includes the corks, shrink wraps, and ail taxes. Plus, you can choose from a large selection of customizable wine labels to make your finished wine look as great as it tastes. There's also an excellent range of wine related accessories and giftware at the in-store gift shoppe. Carafe stores make up a growing network of 14 franchise owned locations. The Milton store opened in November 2004, at which time they completely renovated the existing facility. Visit the experts at Carafe Wine Makers today to discover how enjoyable, easy and affordable it is to make your own great wine. Gift certificates are available. KODIAK ( AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES jfåa,îLaîcdTty "For All Your Automotive Needs" Unit 8-264 Bronte St. S., Milton 905-875-0927 (south of Main St., at Heslop Rd.) When it comes to family expenses, automotive vehicles represent one of the largest expenditures for most consumers, coming in second after home expenses. Keep your vehicle well-maintained and avoid putting off needed repairs, and you should ensure many years of reliable service. You will also use less fuel and create lower emissions with a well-tuned vehicle. Kodiak's Automotive Services is an independently owned service centre that offers experienced, well-trained technicians who stand behind their work. They remain current with the on-going changes in technology and have access to current resource materials and equipment needed to repair today's complicated computer-controlled vehicles. Many area motorists have established a long-term relationship with Kodiak's Automotive Services and trust that their mechanics know their vehicle and take pride in their workmanship. Customers also appreciate the fair $55 per hour labour rate. Kodiak's Automotive Services can provide factory scheduled maintenance for your newer vehicle using NAPA Auto Parts that meet or exceed OEM specifications to ensure your warranty requirements are met. This facility can provide lube-oil-filter service, work on brakes, steering and suspension, auto air conditioning, tune-ups and diagnostic troubleshooting, fuel injection service, and M.T.O. safety inspections. This 5 Star Muffler dealer offers a lifetime nationwide warranty on exhaust work and specializes in catalytic converters. As an Accredited Ontario DRIVE CLEAN Test & Repair facility, Kodiak's Automotive Services will make every effort to get you back on the road as quickly and inexpensively as possible. Owner Robert Simmons and the staff at Kodiak's Automotive Services invite you call soon for your appointment-7 days a week. They are a member of AARO (Automotive Aftermarket Retailers of Ontario). 0 For People Who dleserve