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18 | BUSINESS<br />
by Derek & Kelly Villemaire- Format & Copy cannot be reproduced without permission from Ultimate Marketing (519) 885-4441<br />
There’s a tool for that.<br />
100 Union St., Elmira 519-669-0524<br />
www.woolwichrentals.com<br />
Whether it’s meeting the needs of industry, contractors, farmers<br />
and builders or supplying do-it-yourself equipment for that home<br />
renovation or emergency repair, Woolwich Rentals and Sales has<br />
become the logical choice for their selection and prices.<br />
Renting from Woolwich Rentals and Sales is less expensive than<br />
purchasing. You have no capital expenditure when you rent. Plus,<br />
you aren’t stuck with obsolete equipment as site conditions change.<br />
Woolwich Rentals and Sales assures quick in stock delivery to<br />
keep your downtime to a minimum, giving you access to the most upto-date<br />
equipment in the industry. You get the advantage of lower<br />
operation and maintenance costs. There is also no hassles<br />
surrounding storage and disposal of old equipment.<br />
Woolwich Rentals and Sales has a large inventory of lawn and<br />
garden products: chipper/shredders, wood splitters, rototillers,<br />
mowers, rollers, aerators, clippers, stump grinders, blowers, etc.<br />
They also have generators, welders, lighting, wall and flooring<br />
tools/aids, hydraulic and pneumatic products. Other offerings<br />
include saws, drills, breakers, sewer snakes and plumbing tools,<br />
fans, compressors, pumps, hoses, scaffolding, pressure washers,<br />
sprayers, trailers, plus concrete, excavation and compaction<br />
equipment, and more.<br />
They are a Sales Centre for ECHO Power equipment such as<br />
chainsaws, blowers and trimmers, plus Star Diamond cutting blades.<br />
The team at Woolwich Rentals and Sales has the experience to<br />
help you choose the right piece of equipment for the job and make<br />
sure you know how to use it. Call manager Peter Reist and the staff<br />
to save you time and money for solutions that work.<br />
“Feet are Your<br />
Foundation”<br />
11 Church St. E., Elmira 519-669-3030<br />
(at Memorial) www.footfoundation.ca<br />
When you consider that the average person takes between 8,000<br />
to 10,000 steps each day, it’s no wonder that problem feet are a<br />
source of discomfort and pain for a growing number of adults and<br />
children. Many muscular strains, bio-mechanical malfunctions and<br />
bone difficulties can be corrected by the foot comfort specialists at<br />
Foot Foundation. Founder/Certified Orthopedic Footwear<br />
Specialist Ken Brubacher and trainee Angela Brubacher and their<br />
staff can provide common sense solutions to assist in the stability<br />
and correction of many treatable conditions: callouses, bunions,<br />
metatarsalgia (pain or burning sensation in the ball of the foot), pes<br />
planus (flat feet), plantar fasciitis, sports injuries, leg length<br />
discrepancies, or more severe conditions associated with diabetes or<br />
arthritis.<br />
One of the many specialty services at Foot Foundation is the onpremises<br />
manufacturing of custom made orthotics (arch supports)<br />
specific to each individual’s needs.<br />
Foot Foundation is also becoming known for a selection of great<br />
looking shoes that can be worn with orthotics. If you are hard to fit<br />
or need a specialty width, Foot Foundation carries a large selection<br />
of fashionable, functional and comfortable shoes, sandals and boots<br />
by respected brands.<br />
When it comes to something truly specialized, look to their team to<br />
create custom footwear just for you. No two feet are alike, not even<br />
your own. Using the exclusive OTABO system, they can digitally<br />
scan your feet for measurements, which are used to build 3D<br />
models. Using these 3D scans, your shoes are individually crafted<br />
for each foot.<br />
Call Foot Foundation today to arrange your appointment to<br />
ensure individualized service.<br />
35 Howard Ave., Elmira 519-669-3232<br />
If you have been getting by each winter on all-season tires without<br />
bouncing off of a curb, landing in a ditch or dinged up in a fender<br />
bender, count yourself as lucky. Research has shown that on icy and<br />
snowy surfaces at highway speeds a car with winter tires skidded 15<br />
car lengths, while the car with all season radials slid 19 car lengths<br />
from the point of braking. Cornering and acceleration from a<br />
standing stop are also vastly improved with winter tires.<br />
Today’s winter tires available at OK Tire Store (Elmira), with their<br />
special rubber compounds and unique tread patterns, bring renewed<br />
confidence to drivers and enhance your family’s safety. If you are<br />
trying to save money by driving on all-season tires, just think how<br />
much your insurance collision deductible is, and how much your<br />
insurance rates could go up if you make a claim because you lost<br />
control or couldn’t stop in time.<br />
OK Tire Store (Elmira) is your local O.K. Tire centre with the best<br />
brands in all-season, performance and winter tires, plus winter rims<br />
and cool custom wheels. Choose from Bridgestone, Firestone,<br />
Kumho, Continental, General, Pirelli, Toyo Tires, and others. Every<br />
passenger tire purchase is backed by Tire Protection Plans and<br />
warranty protection that is hard to beat.<br />
Formed in 1953, O.K. Tire Stores has grown to become Canada’s<br />
largest independent chain of tire retailers with the buying power of<br />
over 260 locations. Owner Rob Bowman and the staff at OK Tire<br />
Store (Elmira) ensure that exceptional service is provided for every<br />
vehicle entering the shop.<br />
With 4 service bays including 1 tall bay, the staff can get you back<br />
on the road quickly. A road service is available for disabled vehicles,<br />
plus an on-farm service.<br />
The Place For Complete Car Care<br />
21 Howard Ave., Elmira 519-669-4400<br />
(Unit 7, east off Arthur St. S.)<br />
Diagnosing problems in modern vehicles has become more<br />
challenging as many problems are intermittent, making them difficult<br />
to pinpoint. This is where the experienced and knowledgeable<br />
technicians at Thompson’s Auto Tech Inc. make use of the latest<br />
diagnostic tools and on-going training. Owner Chris Thompson and<br />
the staff can troubleshoot and correct problems on your specific<br />
model. They can also provide routine inspections and factory<br />
scheduled maintenance to help your vehicle to last longer and meet<br />
its warranty requirements.<br />
Over the past 11 years, all of their work at Thompson’s Auto Tech<br />
has been done “as necessary”. Each repair is evaluated as to the<br />
nature and extent of damage. You will be presented with as many<br />
options as possible to resolve any problem that you may have.<br />
Thompson’s Auto Tech uses parts that meet or exceed your<br />
vehicle’s original performance specifications, supporting the<br />
warranty requirements of newer vehicles.<br />
Whether it’s domestic or import, Thompson’s Auto Tech can<br />
provide tune-ups and diagnostics, fuel injection work, shocks and<br />
struts, expert service for brakes, exhaust, air conditioning, starting<br />
and charging system work, CASTROL lube-oil-filter, and M.T.O.<br />
safety inspections. Ask about the Motorvac Carbonclean Service<br />
designed to reduce emissions and increase performance.<br />
They are also an accredited Ontario Drive Clean Test & Repair<br />
facility. Should your vehicle not meet the required emissions<br />
standards, the team at Thompson’s Auto Tech will be happy to<br />
provide honest, reliable advice. Call soon for your appointment.<br />
A Refreshing Change from the Ordinary<br />
112 Oriole Pkwy., Elmira 519-669-8234<br />
(at Flamingo Dr., in the Birdland Plaza)<br />
Whether your experience with them is all about hair care for the<br />
whole family, pampering spa services in a carefree atmosphere, or<br />
ways to retain a healthy, more youthful appearance and finding<br />
solutions to problem skin, Guys & Dolls Salon & Spa has given<br />
customers many good reasons to keep coming back.<br />
Probably one of the most important elements of any day spa is the<br />
people performing the services. That’s why Guys & Dolls Salon &<br />
Spa has brought together an experienced, well-trained staff that is<br />
committed to your well-being and satisfaction<br />
Let owner Lori Weber and the staff explain the benefits of their<br />
services or help you choose the ideal spa package or gift card for<br />
your wedding party, personal or corporate needs.<br />
Among the many services available are invigorating facials,<br />
soothing manicures and pedicures, plus massage (including hot<br />
stone and reflexology) designed to make the new you feel complete.<br />
Other services include laser hair removal and waxing, makeup<br />
application and lessons, gel nails, eyelash and eyebrow tinting.<br />
To meet your hair care needs, Guys & Dolls Salon & Spa can<br />
provide precision cutting and styling for men and women, plus expert<br />
colouring, highlights, texture changes, and updos.<br />
Your stylist can guide your choice of professional hair care<br />
products from such brands as Matrix, American Crew for men, and<br />
Back to Basics.<br />
Call Guys & Dolls Salon & Spa for Holiday Season gift<br />
information or to book your appointment today.<br />
45 Arthur St. S., Elmira 519-669-5484<br />
Buying insurance for the first time or renewing a policy brings many<br />
important decisions. The most important may be your choice of an<br />
insurance provider. When you deal with the people at Elmira<br />
Insurance Brokers Limited you get all the advantages of a locally<br />
owned company that is dedicated to customer service, value, and<br />
on-going support.<br />
Unlike an agent or direct insurance provider who are limited to the<br />
offerings of only one insurance company, the independent brokers at<br />
Elmira Insurance Brokers Limited maintain relationships with a<br />
variety of insurance companies. They can carefully assess your<br />
insurance needs, then search the market for the product that ideally<br />
meets your requirements. They can comparison shop on your behalf<br />
to ensure that you receive the most extensive coverage possible for<br />
the premium paid. You can rest easy knowing that they will inform<br />
you of any available discounts and will truly look after your interests.<br />
The brokers at Elmira Insurance Brokers Limited are also<br />
committed to service after the sale. Should a loss occur, they will<br />
help you through the claims process with personal care and<br />
understanding during what can be a stressful and emotional time.<br />
Their insurance coverage can include homeowner’s, condo,<br />
cottage and tenant’s insurance, commercial liability & property<br />
insurance, commercial & personal automobile, marine, RV, plus farm<br />
insurance.<br />
Elmira Insurance Brokers Limited has a history dating back to<br />
1927, and is overseen by Wil Lichty who is assisted by Mark King,<br />
Lee Clemens, Ruth Norris, and Kerry Mullen.<br />
Get the unbiased advice that you need, plus a wide choice of<br />
products and personalized service, with a call to Elmira Insurance<br />
Brokers Limited.<br />
“OUR POLICY-YOUR PROTECTION”<br />
The Observer | Saturday, <strong>November</strong> 01, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
10 Parkside Dr., St. Jacobs 519-664-3785<br />
Whether it’s health and beauty aids, vitamins and herbal remedies,<br />
diabetes supplies, medications or home health care supplies,<br />
Martin’s Pharmacy covers all your family’s health care needs under<br />
one roof.<br />
Their goal at Martin’s Pharmacy is to provide a pleasant, hasslefree<br />
shopping experience and personalized customer service second<br />
to none.<br />
Martin’s Pharmacy offers blood glucose monitor training, free<br />
blood pressure testing, and free delivery.<br />
At Martin’s Pharmacy, you have access to experienced<br />
pharmacists who have an extensive knowledge of medications and<br />
their interactions with each other, food, alcohol, disease and lifestyle,<br />
as well as their effects on the human body. They keep a computer<br />
record of all your prescription medications dispensed by them and<br />
check your prescription with your patient profile to make sure the<br />
drug and dose will not result in contraindications or interactions that<br />
can occur when using more than one medication.<br />
An eFill prescription reminder service is available for patients with<br />
ongoing medication needs. Compliance packaging is available in a<br />
weekly format to make taking regular prescription medications easier<br />
and safer.<br />
Since 2001, Martin’s Pharmacy has been a committed and caring<br />
member of the Woolwich health care team. Owner/pharmacist Alan<br />
S. Martin and the team of dedicated, friendly staff members always<br />
make themselves available to help guide your choices or answer any<br />
questions you may have. Make them your Destination Pharmacy.<br />
The Home<br />
Comfort Pro’s<br />
11 Henry St., Unit 9, St. Jacobs 519-664-20<strong>08</strong><br />
If you want to save money on home energy costs and keep your<br />
home safe and comfortable year round, consider a new furnace, air<br />
conditioning system or gas fireplace from Total Home Energy<br />
Systems.<br />
Whether it’s a new home or upgrade, Total Home Energy<br />
Systems offers the KEEPRITE line of high-efficiency natural gas<br />
furnaces, offering low sound levels, lower energy bills, and<br />
warranties that ensure worry free comfort. You can save up to 40%<br />
on your fuel bill by replacing your aging 60% efficient furnace with a<br />
92% AFUE high efficiency furnace from KEEPRITE. Your investment<br />
will provide a payback return in fuel and hydro savings over time.<br />
An affordable way to help maximize efficiency and ensure safe<br />
operation is with an annual maintenance plan from Total Home<br />
Energy Systems.<br />
For lower humidity and indoor temperatures every summer, it’s<br />
often less expensive to have a KEEPRITE central air conditioner<br />
added to your new furnace at the time of installation.<br />
For improved indoor air quality, Total Home Energy Systems has<br />
products designed to clean, ventilate, monitor or humidify your air.<br />
Heat & Glo and Vermont Castings natural gas fireplaces from Total<br />
Home Energy Systems can add ambience and comfort to almost<br />
any room, and will operate during a power failure for added security.<br />
Other offerings include boilers, oil furnaces, water heaters, and unit<br />
space heaters for garages and workshops.<br />
Founded in 1993, Total Home Energy Systems is locally owned<br />
by Phil & Scott Kuchma. Qualified experienced technicians trained<br />
to the highest standards provide expert installations, maintenance<br />
plans, and repair services.<br />
Call today to arrange your service appointment or free in-home<br />
estimate on new equipment.<br />
Great Price—<br />
Friendly Advice<br />
22 Church St. W., Elmira 519-669-5537<br />
Elmira Home Hardware is a locally owned store affiliated with<br />
over 1,000 other Home Hardware Stores across Canada. At HOME<br />
you get neighborhood service and national buying power. Local<br />
dealer/owner Krista McBay and the staff serve the needs of<br />
contractors, homeowners, renovators and cottagers every day.<br />
Whether it’s guiding a customer in selecting the right products for<br />
their home repair or renovation project, supplying your home<br />
entertainment and consumer electronics products, Frigidaire<br />
appliances, farm supplies, or gifts for the holiday season, friendly<br />
service and expert advice is what you will find at HOME.<br />
Elmira Home Hardware has a retail showroom featuring many of<br />
the products you will need to complete that project whether it is<br />
plumbing, electrical fitting or a fresh coat of Beauti-tone paint for your<br />
walls.<br />
They offer housewares, hand and power tools, sporting goods,<br />
hunting-camping-fishing supplies, plus automotive supplies. This<br />
store also features giftware, toys, lawn and garden supplies, gas<br />
barbecues, appliance parts, bulk bins of nails, Culligan bottled water,<br />
work wear, V-belts and pulleys. They have also added a 1,100<br />
square foot Frigidaire Appliance Gallery on the Mezzanine.<br />
A 2,000 square foot farm supply department was added to better<br />
serve you.<br />
Elmira Home Hardware is a Sales Centre for The Source by<br />
Circuit City, specializing in electronics ranging from flat screen TVs<br />
and DVD players to audio products, telephones, computers, and<br />
electronic gadgets galore.<br />
You can now earn Aeroplan Miles with every purchase. Use their<br />
exclusive HOMECARD to make that Holiday Season purchase now<br />
and pay later.