RC 20 - The Canacli an Champion, Frnday, February 19, 1999 Bargain shopping made fun at this rapidly growing outiet Thank You For Voting Us #1 PHYSIOTHERAIST Judy Boivin and the staff at Milton Physio 01mbi would like to thank their clients for trusting them with their health care needs. Special thanks to our dedicated local physicians for their continued support of our services. We are committed to providing high quality physiotherapy and Sinjury management services. 1989 -1999 .3006 Derry Rd. W. (across from the hospital> 878-9293 J HARDIMAN ROOF ING OUED 45 YEARS EHPERIENCE FREE ESTIMATES Specializing in: Reraafing flsphalt and Woaden Shingles Flat Roafs, Tar and Graijel, App Madified Raafing Sgstemns and Metal Roafs Skglight Installation Repairs ta Roaf Sheeting Ail Workers Covered by Workman 'sComp. Thank You: We wauld like ta thank ail aur custamners in the past for their Lagaltg "Honey, do you want to go to Bobmar's?" The rhetorical question is asked in bouse- holds across Milton ever since Bob Holly and wife Marylou Taylor-Holly started up their business, Bobmar's Bargain Basement, two and a haif years ago. Previously located on Main Street, the store moved to 311 Steeles Avenue last July. "We needed a bigger store," says Taylor- Holly. "We now have 6,000 sq.ft. and the unit is nice and bright." Bobmar's has everything from soup to nuts and ail else in between -- food, household items, furniture, toys, books, clothing, tools, electronies, you name it, they probably have it somewhere. Groceries are the most popular item, drawing line-ups on Thursdays and Fridays. "We're only open from Thursday to, Sunday and people want dibs on the new stock as fast as possible. They know their prices and what From Beverly Hilîs to the town of Milton. Such is the unusual trail of success for Mark Brancier of Brancier Jeweller Gemologist Inc. Located at 55 Ontario Street since 1967, Brancier is the third generation to carry on the family tradition, taking over day-to-day opera- tions with bis wife, Nadirs, in 1988. Since then he has continued to build on his grandfather's early success in Toronto -- begin- ning in 1934 -- and wants to eventually pass on the business to his two children. As a designer and craftsman of fine jewellery and a diamond expert, Brancier is one of a few certified gemological appraisers in Canada. He learned bis trade at the Gemological Institute of America in Califomia. There he met his wife, Who is a goldsmith by trade.. "I started working for people in Beverly HuIls and then decided I might as well do it for they want. We get driba and drabs of just about everything but you do have to pick through. Our motto is 'you neyer know what might be here but you know you'll always save.' We get stock clear outs, ends of lines, stock from bankmuptcies. When the truck comes on Thursdays and Fridays I always say, 'oh, look what we have today.' " The retired teachers admit they've been over- whelmed by the response from the people of Milton and they know part of their customers' dedication is their appreciation of good bar- gains and the fun atmosphere. "I love it. I've been a bargain shopper my whole life so this is perfect for me," she laughs. "We have a great deal of fun here. Plus we offer good deals. Everything should be lest here than anywhere else." Even men -- the notorious shopping haters of the world, like wandering around Bobmar' s, Taylor-Holly jokes, but they'd neyer admit it. myself -- the vehicle (the famnily business) was here, The work is much more personable in a small town where you help the customner make decisions on a one-to-one basis." "People value our trustworthiness and dependability," he says. "In a small town, that's more or less the only way to stay in business. Your customer comes first. Retail is challeng- ing, there's no doubt about it. But, 1 can't think of anything else I'd want to do. It's a lot of fun and aIl and ail, you'd better like what you do or else it's going to be a very long day." A resident of Milton for over 30 years, Brancier is committed to many local charitable organizations and events including the United Way and Golfing 4 Cancer. He alto avidly sup- ports local sports teams (hockey, tennis, lacrosse, gymnastics, soccer and basebaîl and more). Thaks Milfon for Votfi, U eSame Day Service Suledes a Leather eDeluxe Shirt Service g $Inb 1 m ut- 5p 'e Wedding gowns (Preserved) CAN EAS NOW 2 Locations To Serve You e -Repairs Done at 2nd Location 885 Main St (near the GO station) 876-4245 575 Ontario St. Der.y Centre 876-0794 Brancier got his grounding working Beverly His store; r