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b8 economist suntribune august 28 1985 sears christmas catalogue bestever photo by rob semtema richard sharpe chairman of the board of sears canada inc gets a helping hand from santa claus as the leading catalogue merchandising chain unveiled its largest ever christmas catalogue with a summer christmas party santa came to town on monday four months too soon for christmas but just in the nick of time to get a message across that during the 102 shopping days until the big day there are bundles of special goodies in store for consumers at sears canada inc across the country santa was on hand to help sears unveil its largestever christmas catalogue chock full of traditional favorites and new features the catalogue features 12000 gift items including a section which falls under a new category of luxury ultimate gifts says robert knox vice- president public affairs for sears the leader in catalogue merchandising the new ultimate gift portion of the catalogue comprising 22 pages of the 448page book is a first in the canadian catalogue merchandising business ultimate gifts include for example his and her fur coats retailing for 3000 to 4000 a 2200 deluxe outdoor barbecue and 20000 super deluxe snooker table the sears christmas catalogue is our biggest and best ever theres still all the value that searss customers have come to expect but theres a new twist with the ultimate gift ideas consumers can now purchase items ranging in price from 299 to 20000 conveniently and at home said knox in addition to its regular distribution to qualified sears customers the catalogue will be sold through major book store chains including w h smith canada ltd classic and coles for 2 and at all sears retail outlets the catalogue is expected to be one of the target selling books in canada with an estimated 485000 copies to be sold with 75 retail stores and 1500 catalogue sales units across canada sears employs approximately 50000 regular and parttime employees in 1953 the first full year of operation sears had sales of approximately 100 million with sales of over 34 billion in 1984 sears is one of the largest retailers of general merchandise in canada nohweljl uae os find ulcan sealmam awardwinning 0 memorials by rock of ages anyone considering the purchase of a memorial should see this new collection of norman rock well awardwinnin3 designs available only in sealmarfci rock of ages memorials servins the area for 145 years authorized dealer stouffville monument works ltd- 113mein st stouffville 6403643 50 off house brand verticals i free valance 25 off hodse brand venetians 20 off roller shades 1 5 off all levil0r products no sales tax ifree installatidnfree shopathome service s 6406987 the dancecentre 5t main st wv stpuffvilie fall registration vjazz o ballet tap dancercize postnatal shapeup n over 50s fitness teen aerobics for further information call wlldkele g reen 6406451 rendezvous at the renaissance make a lunch or dinner date at the ramada renaissance weve got something to suit every taste at whitesides savour the superb selection of continental and tradi tional dishes enjoy a leisurely family meal in the garden cafe or sample the exotic fla vours of sushi and other japanese delicacies in santaro all very affordable ramalvv ena1ssance v ss toronto so very out of the ordinary a wharton hotel 2035 kennedy road scarborough ont mlt 3g2 416 2991500 you should know s that 857 of the 21 000 copies of the economist and tribune are read by more than one adult source kubas associates study spring 1985 details on request ji stouffville players auditions wed sept 4 thurs sept 5 stouffville library 730 pm for november play info call 6406240 v the york region board of education i- will be offering i boat j night school continuing education classes where to register aurora high school bayview secondary school don head secondary school huron heights secondary school dr gw williams secondary school king city secondary school markham district high school stouffville district secondary school sutton district high school thomhill secondary school thomlea secondary school woodbridge high school langstaff school for adults when to register september 9th and 10th 630830 pm subject to adequate registration a wide variety of courses both credit and general interest will be offered credit courses include mathematics science and english etc general interesj courses include typing dancersizet scuba diving calligraphy and compu ters t courses for driver education afi guage courses adult basic educatidnf and programs for the mentally hand- icapped are also offered day and evening classes for esl englishasij second language will also be held various centres registration in person onl senior citizens will be admitted to e isting courses free with proof of status payment may be by 9 1 visa 2 cheque j 3 money order a minimum of 1 5 students is required 6 form a class for further information telephone con tinuing education department 884- 8131 8890660 8875931 ext 267 or- 7319556 louise walter ra cressman chairman director of education- municipal enumeration starting september 3 1985 an enumerator carrying a proper identification card will call at your residence for a few minutes to check basic information required in determining your eligibility to vote in the municipal and school board elections to be held on november 12 this year the allocation of education property taxes between the public and separate school systems the distribution of provincial grants to local governments to help reduce tax bills the preparation of jurors lists and population information needed for other municipal programs the enumerator must record such information as the name age property status eg owner or tenant school support and residency of all members of the household when the enumerator visits please check that the information on the enumeration notice is correct if it is not revise it and verify the changes if you are not home a notice will be left for you if changes are necessary please make them and mail the enumeration notice as soon as possible in the preaddressed postage prepaid envelope accompanying the notice for any additional information please contact the local assessment office municipal enumeration starting september 3 1985 an enumerator carrying a proper identification card will call at your residence for a few minutes to check basic information required in determining your eligibility to vote in the municipal and school board elections to be held on november 12 this year the allocation of education property taxes between the public and separate school systems the distribution of provincial grants to local governments to help reduce tax bills the preparation of jurors lists and population information needed for other municipal programs the enumerator must record such information as the name age property status eg owner or tenant school support and residency of all members of the household when the enumerator visits please check that the information on the enumeration notice is correct if it is not revise it and verify the changes if you are not home a notice will be left for you if changes are necessary please make them and mail the enumeration notice as soon as possible in the preaddressed postage prepaid envelope accompanying the notice for any additional information please contact the local assessment office ministry of revenue ontario 0uwiam kcionat assesskeni oiflct 60s ftoilarij road east whitt ontario lin ssi 4l66689jsi toronto line 6ol4 zenith 67140 regional commissioner wh rvirnell york rtgioml assesskerir offlcf 460 oak street neroarvot ontario ill 36 416jfisrm4 loll line itc063324 regional comissioner kc agin ontario ministry of revenue york regional assessment office 460 oak street newmarket ontario l3y3x6 416 18002633224 regional commissioner ke fagan