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OAKVILLE Fleet NISSAN G I Bob McIntosh Direct: 9 0 ^ 8 2 7 -7 1 9 1 See me before you purchase or lease your next vehicle 6 1 6 York St. O akville We lease all makes and models. Managing Editor: Rod Jerred Phone: 905-337-5559 Fax: 905-337-5567 e-mail: rjerred@haitonsearch.com W K D N H S D A Y . JU LY 3 . 2 0 0 2 · P A G E C 6 b u sin e ss G l e n l e v e n C hrysler CH R Y S L E R · D O D G E · JEEP 2388 Renal Windsor Dr, 905-845-7575 Transformation of gym a hit with members Women s Club has something fo r everyone By Howard Mozel OAKVILLE BEAVER STAFF he Women's Club has undergone two recent relocations and sever al tribulations, but the ultimate transformation of the popular gym and spa is a hit with members both new and old. "We've done everything in our power to give them everything they've wanted," says General Manager Elda Curkovic. This includes a spacious gym and ·studio, six spa rooms, elegant change -rooms with a host of amenities, 20-ft. ceilings and much more -- all accented with a charming decor designed to appeal to the senses. Unlike its smaller previous incarnation, the new 10,000· sq. ft. facility is all on one floor. "There's lots of breathing room," · said Curkovic. "W e've tried to create a serene fitness and spa environment." The new site is pail of Trafalgar Village's massive renovation project · which necessitated members moving temporarily to the Premier . Mademoiselle Spa. Even staff, includ ing certified personal trainers, moved over as well to maintain continuity and to offer some familiar faces. 'Transition is never 100 per cent . smooth," said Curkovic. "We're all very happy to be back." The public, too, also appears delight ed. At the club's recent grand opening there was a long lineup to get in. In fact, membership is up, but Curkovic .explained that this will be capped at ; 2,000 people in order to avoid sign-up Jlists for equipment. After all. with ; today's busy lifestyles, people don't have time to wait around, she said. "We have great service, it's upscale and luxurious with high standards at a , reasonable price," said Curkovic. T Members and guests o f The Women's Club are greeted by a spa cious and bright reception area -- with pro shop and juice bar -- that features Asian grass panels. In fact, says Curkovic, the entire interior from faux bamboo finishes to slate walls is delib erately organic. The spa offers facials, aesthetics, manicure and pedicure, laser hair removal, tanning and more. The main gym, which boasts plenty of natural light, houses all the latest fitness equip ment and is where staff offers personal training, tailor-made programs and plain old friendly advice. Beginners are familiarized with what, at times, can seem rather daunting apparatus and have "Intelligent Prescriptive Fitness" programs created just for them. After eight weeks their progress is jre-evaluated and regimen adjusted. The Women's Club Health Centre Clinic also offers a wealth of expertise from professionals ranging from nutri tionists and massage therapists to phys iotherapists. One unique and important feature of the club is the childcare room, allowing mothers more freedom in planning their workouts. The airy studio is where members can enjoy aerobics, Yoga, body sculpt ing, Pilates, step training and much more. The change rooms -- with their oak paneling and granite counters, over sized individual showers, Jacuzzi pool, eucalyptus steam rooms and other per sonal amenities -- rounds out The W omen's Club quite nicely, adds Curkovic. "It's a place to work out or relax and unwind," she said. Trafalgar Village is located at 125 Cross Ave. The Women's Club can be reached at 905-849-9696. Photos by Peter C.McCusker Above, Women's Club General Manager Elda Curkovic with son, Ryan, owner John Cardillo, and son, John Jr., snip the ribbon with Mayor Ann Mulvale during recent grand opening celebrations at Trafalgar Village. Left, Anthony and Cleopatra greeted guests at the festivities, while Oakville and Mississauga firefighter `calendar' rep resentatives were on hand to serve refreshments. Town grapples with employment zoning Businesses have until the end o f the month to make site-specific requests By Angela Blackburn O A K V IL LE B E A V E R S T A F F The Town of Oakville will take the summer to work the bugs out of its new employment zoning policy. Approved last year, the new policy scrapped an industrial zoning bylaw for a white-collar-focused employment zoning rule. Aiming to streamline and better reg ulate employment zoning, the new poli cy calls for heavy industry near the rail way; prestige/light industrial near the highway; and, commercial to buffer res idential and industrial land uses. In essence, planning consultant Lynne Gough told a recent planning and devel opment council, the new rule rezoned some 500 Oakville business properties. Given that number, the Town did receive objections and has been trying to iron them out ever since. Gough said that 30 objections were filed. To date, a dozen have been worked out and another 15 are expected to be addressed -- thanks to pre-hearing conferences that have taken place in efforts to avoid hearings at the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB). Recently, councillors heard from two Shepherd Avenue businesses that aren't happy with the new rules. The Town is looking at site-specific bylaws to address the concerns, but will take the summer to do the job properly. Consideration was given to having the plan dealt with on June 10 -- when the Town's Vision for Kerr Street plans were due back before council. The new employment zoning rules essentially remove the option of locat ing heavy industry in the Kerr Street area, which, in the 1950s thrived with similar operations. Today, a commercial/residential mix has been seen to be ideal in an area that many would like to see re-developed in the tradition of downtown Oakville and Bronte Village. Businesses across town have until the end of July to make site-specific requests of the Town -- which should be approved Sept. 10. Duracell invites public to get fired up Make way -- on July 20, the Duracell Fire Safety Drive is charging into Oakville. The campaign involves local firefight ers providing summer fire safety informa tion to children and their families, enhanc ing their "know-how" of how to handle emergency fire situations. The drive hits Oakville on July 20, and will be held at Canadian Tire at 2501 Hyde Park Gate. Parents are encouraged to bring their chil dren to learn more about the dangers of fire and how to adopt a fire safety and escape plan for their homes. During the Duracell Fire Safety Drive events, children and their parents will have the opportunity to meet local fire fighters, tour a fire truck, participate in fire safety exercises and pick up a free fire safety guide. According to the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs, children in North America are more likely than adults to die or be seriously injured in fires. Summer is an especially dangerous time of year for children regarding fire-related incidents, as the number of children play ing with fire increases dramatically during the summer. Also part of the campaign will be a chance for consumers to join Duracell Canada in supporting local firefighters by purchasing new Advanced Performance Duracell CopperTop batteries. During the campaign, for every pack of new Advanced Performance Duracell CopperTop batteries sold, Duracell Canada will donate 25 cents, up to $50,000 to firefighters' training and devel opment across Canada. The drive will take place from 9 a.m-noon. Barrie Erskine · Oakville Beaver Bill Adamthwaite, from Aries Medical Sales, and Mayor Ann Mulvale stand beside the the special toilet seat which allows a return to independence for some physically challenged individuals. The unique design won an Award of Excellence in Product Innovation. Uniquely-designed toilet seat captures innovation award A uniquely-designed toilet seat won the Award of Excellence in Product Innovation at a recent Seating and Mobility Educational conference hosted by Medichair Halton. The store at Lakeshore Road and Nelson Street in Bronte sells mobility aids and assistive devices -- everything from scooters to wheelchairs, walkers, and pillows, to assistive gadgets -- to people with physical difficulties. The business, owned by David and Kristen Courtney, attracted about 25 exhibitors to its conference at the Holiday Inn Express. These exhibitors, all vendors of mobility aids and assistive devices, voted to determine this year's winner. The Mobility AirLift, a toilet seat that is operated by air-powered struts, can be lowered and raised by using the hand-activated seat lock. This seat literally sits a person down, and lifts up to help an individual to a standing position. For some people, this device means a return to independence, as the seat can be operated without assis tance. Manufactured by Mobility Inc., in California, and distributed in Canada by SOS Rehabilitation, the toilet seat also won one of four awards given by Medichair Halton. Medichair awards also went to a Pride electric pediatric chair; Future Mobility's light weight, pressure relief foam seat cushion; and Otto Bock's Eco-Buggy, a folding pediatric stroller with a firm backrest. Tyrel Featherstone · Special to the Oakville Beaver FRUITS OF HIS LABOUR: The Barn's new manager, Dave M acintosh, 26, stands near a fruit display at Oakville's Town Centre store location. Macintosh has worked his way up to the position, having gained extensive gro cery experience through previous employment with Dominion and No Frills. He was also store manager at Barn locations in Hamilton and Burlington before taking on the position in Oakville. He previously also worked in Oakville as the assistant manager.