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C6 THE OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday July 7, 1999 Business To reach this section call 845-3824 Fax:337-5567 IS YOUR GARAGE PROTECTING YOUR CAR BETTER THAN YOUR BARGAIN-RATE CAR INSURANCE? Don't trust just anyone to insure your car. see me: Hal Mayer 2861 Sherwood Hnehcs Dt 829-5200 LtS (ib. v2££"i«Lri Ford truck sales set record S habby 'c h ic ' never looked so good Slipcovers and Interiors Richard Lubbers and Like reupholstery, the cost of slipcovering can vary widely, depending upon the fabric the cus­ tomer chooses. Labour costs range from $85 for a simple piece such as a dining chair to around $600 for the most com­ plex sofa. One of the bonuses of slipcovering is that the work can be done right in the home so the owner doesn't have to be with­ out his favourite sofa. In most cases, Lubbers mea­ sures up the piece right in the client's home, creates a template and then returns once for a fitting before completing the cover. The whole process takes about three weeks. Since opening their shop in May, Lubbers and Hansen have tried to gradually increase their selec­ tion of fabrics to include everything from the more traditional such as Sanderson and Kravet to the more high-end and fashion forward such as Versace, Stroheim Romann, Anna French and Brunschwig and Fils. Photos by Peter J. In addition to filling their shop with beautiful fabrics, the two partners are also committed to dis­ playing the works of Canadian artists. The vibrant paintings of Isabelle Fuliere are on display until mid-June, to be followed by those of Oakville painter Nancy Douglas. Slipcovers and Interiors is located at 305 Lakeshore Road East (between Reynolds and Trafalgar). Craig Hansen of Slip Covers and Interiors By Nancy Alexander SPECIAL TO THE BEAVER Slipcovers are fast becoming one of the hottest trends in home decorating. From the "shabby chic" look that gets tossed in the washing machine to something more traditional and tailored, home- owners are rediscovering an old favourite. Richard Lubbers, co-owner along with Craig Hansen of the recently-opened S lip c o v e rs a n d In te r io r s on Lakeshore Road, thinks its because of their versatility. A case in point can be found right outside their shop door, where an old garden bench has been completely transformed with the help of a colour­ ful chintz and velvet slipcover and coordinating toss cushions. "People lead such diverse lifestyles now and s l ip c o v e r s can fill a variety of n e e d s , " e x p l a i n s Lubbers. "A couple with a young family and a dog might want to protect the o r i g i n a l cover on a piece, or s o m e o n e might want to update an h e i r l o o m , opting for a more 90's canvas look instead of red velvet." Lubbers, who also does reupholstery, draperies and table treatments, says slipcovers work best on pieces which are still structurally sound. Although it is a simple matter to replace worn out foam in cushions, Lubbers won't replace springs or do structural repairs, and he advises clients when he feels a piece is too far gone to be worth slipcover­ ing. June sales up 8% car sales off 3.4% June may mark the dog days of sum­mer but for Ford Canada they were salad days with truck sales setting all-time records. Truck sales of 20,688 units were up 8% over the same month last year and marking the sixth consecutive month of increased truck sales. The company also set a year-to-date record of 103,806 truck sales, up 12% over the same period one year ago. Car sales for June did not fare as well, falling 3.4% and off 14.3% on a year-to- date basis. Combined car and truck sales for the month were up 3,7% and up 2.1 % for the year. Company officials said a planned reduction in fleet sales was responsible for the falling car sales. Sales highlights for June included: -Ford Windstar sales up 17.5% -Ford Explorer sales up 56.4% -Ford Ranger sales up 14% -Ford Mustang sales up 82% -Mercury Grand Marquis sales up 50.1% -Mercury Cougar sales up 150% -Lincoln Town Car sales up 160.3% Ford Canada president and CEO, Bobbie Gaunt, was bullish on the com­ pany's prospects for the new model year. "Ford of Canada expects sales to remain strong for the balance of 1999, particularly as we prepare to launch new and exciting 2000 model year brands such as Ford Focus, Excursion and the redesigned and re-engineered Ford Taurus," said Gaunt. Infant carrier recall E v e n flo C a n a d a In c ., of Oakville, and Hufco-Delaware, Inc. of Ohio, have announced a safety advisory for replace­ ment of about 4,000 front and Back Pack™ soft infant carriers in Canada. Small infants seated in an affected carrier may shift to one side and possibly slip through the leg openings of these carriers. There have been no reports of any incidents or injuries occurring in Canada. The only affected carriers were model numbers: 075 and 080, and were sold under the brand name 'Snugli ®'. Consumers should stop using only the affected Front and Back Pack ™ soft infant carrier immediately and call Evenflo at 1-800-398-8636 anytime to receive a new carrier free of charge. Silver Cross finds growth in supplying the handicapped The Canadian Business Magazine, June 25th, 1999 edition, rated S ilver Cross the 119th, fastest growing corporation in Canada with over 450% growth in the past three years. Bob Harvey started Silver Cross over five years ago and located the head office in Oakville. The company focuses on "Creative Mobility Solutions" for seniors and the physically challenged. Products provided are stair lifts, porch lifts, elevators, scooters, hospital beds, etc. along with barrier-free construction. Currently, there are five Silver Cross locations including Oakville, London, St. Catharines, Hamilton, and Simcoe. Plans are in place to expand across Canada with special emphasis on the inter­ net site www.silvercross.com. f * ■ ...... COMMUNITY HELP: Bernie and Sadina Schumann show off prints of Roger Clemens and the Maple Leaf's Wendel Clark by local artist Robert MacDougall that they auctioned off at Mikey's Time Out Sports Bar and Pitchers Restaurant The proceeds from their 10th annual golf tournament and the auction, went to the Ian Anderson House cancer hospice. Photo by Riziero Vertolli Elizabeth Sales Representative r o y a l Le p a g e 8 4 5 - 6 6 5 3 175 WYECROFT ROAD www.lockwoHodchiYsler.com HOPEDALE MALL Now on the Web! 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