Photo by GRAHAM PAINE Canadian Tlre's Kendra Hanson restocks shovels afler last weekend's heavy sales, due ta the massive wlnter storm that blanketeri the ares. vStorm 'ç wrath bonus for some area retailers Theý Canaiakn Claon Frlay, January 8, 199 W Gunman holds up store Investigators in Georgetown seek help in tracking down the thug responsible for the robbery of a store just before Christmas. At about 10:30 s.m., Tuesday, Dec. 22, a man wear- ing a ski mask walkcd into the Fire and Ice store at the Georgetown Market. He pullcd out a handgun and pointeri it at a sales clerk while demancling display cases be opened. The suspect directed store staff around the shop, pointing out pieces of men's and womnen's jewelry, that he wanted until he had thousands of dollars worth of merchandise. When he left, the suspect hopped into a four-door purple Chrysler Cirrus (stolen from Hamilton) and drove to thc mail entrance near Zellers. The car was abandoned there and investigasors speculate a switch was made to another car. Crime Stoppers 0 F H A L T O N The suspect was described as a maie in bis late thir- ties, white, five-foot-nine to five-foot- 11 with a stocky build. He wooe a dark ski mask, dark jacket and dark pants. If you happened to see something of value or if you can suggest a possible suspect, give us a cali. If you have any information that Ieads to an arreat in this or any other case, you may be eligible for a cash rcward of up to $1,000. You need flot give your name and your information can be taken with complete anonymity. Cail 1 -800-222-TIPS or 825-TIPS. By IRENE GENTLE The Champion Sales of winter equipment went though the roof as the worst Storm since December, 1992 threatencd to bury Milton residents up to the raftera in snow. Crowds began thronging to Canadian Tire early in Uic weekend as news reports promised up to 30 cm of snow and a cold snap frigid enough to give Frosty the snowman a bad case of Uic chilIs. "Saturday moming there was a real feel- ing in the air, almost of excitement because they had heard the forecast," said Canadian Tire manager David Shuvera. "Sure enough, it camne to be." The mood changed a little as v6sidents were whacked by a winter storm Uiat even- tually dumpcd about 25 cm of snow. "On Sunday, people definitely needed Uiings. I don't want to say there were look- ing desperate but they wcre definitely looking sround anxiously for anything tbey could use," said Mr. Shuvera. Some hardy Miltonians even snowmo- biled to Uic store to purchase items such as snow shovels and brushes, windshield fluid, hats, gloves, skis and toboggans. "We bad a great effort by the staff who wcre able to make it in," said Mr. Shuvera. "There were one or two who wcre snowcd in but the oUiers made up for it." flic wild winter weekend compensatedl in part for relatively stagnant winter sales in Uic past few ycars. "We've had very mild winters and until December of st ycar it lookcd like this would be another," said Mr. Sbuvera. WhDMk Wa ,n A en&" W~ aiek lS Mr. Shuvera said the past weekend will likely bc the most brisk of the year for winter gear. Event so, Canadian Tire cmployees are busily restocking shelves wiUi winter goods. "You always realize that people will need products," he said. 'Tbcy may not have rcplaced things in the past wiUi the mild Winters." Bitter cold helped heat up the sales of Milltown Tire over thc bolidays. Owner Steve Miller reported Uiat snow tires and batteries wcrc moving briskly after a Cbristmas cold snap stallcd many drivers. "Usually you need snow for sales to happen but Uiis year it was Uic cold," said Mr. Miller. "It got real cold there before Christmas." Since then Mîlltown bas been nsing to kccp up with thc demand for tire able to grip winter slick roads. "WiUi Uic ncw cars snow tires are almost a must. Anything with independent sus- pension needa snow tires," he sald. "AIli seasons just aren't good cnougb." Despite a boomning week, Mr. Miller recallcd a time when snow tires began rolling out way before Uic last Christmas carol hari been Sung. "It bas been much busier in carlier ycars because it snowcd carlier," he ssad. "We sbould have had five good falls by now." It was boom Uien bust as Rogers Video over Uic weckend. -When people heard Uic Storm was coming on Saturday wc were really busy," said assistant manager Bevcrly Amiro. The rentaI feast tumed to famine as peo- esee UNDER on page 10 Thinkng ofRecoming More Active in 1999? Make Walking Part of Four Day Walk This Way! - A Guide To Stick To It! Ibis free kit is designed to help womnen ages 20-64 become more active by building walking into their daily lives. 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