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The Citizen, 1992-05-20, Page 26PAGE 26. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 1992. Wte’© wto to GODERICH & AREA Presenting interesting facts about the achievements of leading businesses in the area Format and copy appearing in this review cannot be reproduced in whole or in part without permission from the writers by Tom Glenfield and Garry Burns S UNCGAST Ford QUALITY IN THE PRODUCT AND SERVICE TELLS THE TRUE STORY 500 Huron Rd., Goderich 524-8347 For most consumers, purchasing a new car is second only to buying a house as a major investment. Yet many people buy a car on impulse. This kind of decision can result in disappointment later on. By following a few basic steps before you sign a purchase contract, you can be confident you are buying the car you really want at a price that is fair and affordable. The most important step in the buying process is the test drive. Test drives are a privilege dealers offer to serious customers. If you're seriously considenna purchasing a new vehicle we suggest you stop into SUNCOAST FORD MERCURY LINCOLN SALES LTD. Members in all departments, from the people who service the vehicles to the sales staff, have been well chosen and are making a contribution towards this firm's success by spending ample time with customers and by placing their satisfaction first SUNCOAST FORD has an excellent combination; quality engineered products by FORD, proper pre-service, leasing, genuine parts replacement and most importantly, diagnostic and corrective repair services after the sale Founded on April 1, 1987 the business is directed by DENNIS DEMERLING Pres. They feature a good selection of new 1992 Ford Mercury Lincoln cars, Ford trucks and vans plus a large selection of used vehicles. Over the years many people from the area have found SUNCOAST FORD the ideal place to make their selection because they offer great auto value. The next time you are in need of dependable products backed by service, remember the name SUNCOAST FORD. HOFFMEYER PLUMBING HEATING FOR QUALITY PRODUCTS AND GOOD CUSTOMER SERVICE 55 Kingston, Goderich 524-7861 One of the biggest noticeable expenses home owners and business owners calculate from year to year is the cost of heating and cooling their home or commercial building. As with most investments, the savings or "reward" comes after a substantial period of time. The installation of a new high efficiency furnace, conversion to a less expensive fuel source or addition of a heat pump by HOFFMEYER PLUMBING 4 HEATING are investments that will reduce fuel intake and provide evident savings in the very first year. Not only can heating costs be lowered, but the need for extra air conditioning units can be lessened or alleviated entirely. Commercially, air conditioners are good for offices and factories as tests have shown that absenteeism is less and efficiency far higher. HOFFMEYER PLUMBING 4 HEATING are specialists in plumbing, heating, air conditioning and feature Carrier and Clare Hecla oil, wood and gas furnaces, heat pumps, sales, service, repairs. Ir; their appliance centre they feature Woods freezers, Inglis stoves, refrigerators, microwave ovens, dishwashers, etc. This business operates successfully under the capable guidance of JACK HOFFMEYER. The society we live in today is indeed a hectic one. Everybody seems to pack as many activities into one day as humanly possible. Manufacturers of major household appliances also realize this and therefore have specifically designed their products to reduce time consumption, power output and time in the repair shop. Today’s units are more technologically advanced with the introduction of computer electronics, and are generally much easier to operate as well as more reliable and efficient If you are having problems with your present unit or setting up a new home, stop in at HOFFMEYER'S first; you are sure to be impressed with what the new appliances can do for you and your family. Before you begin your search for a firm to provide your major household appliances, make a note that HOFFMEYER’S features high quality brands that you recognize, informative advice from the sales staff, and qualified service after the sale. ovo:Chart ^ln<,us'ri'slw ((gnbrnrlj) fctii. WHERE FRIENDS MEET BY ACCIDENT 440 Bayfield Rd., Goderich 524-9181 When another car shares your space, the results can be shattering. That’s when you need and are entitled to have your car restored to its original condition. SOUTH END BODY (GODERICH) LTD. collision and refinish experts are trained and equipped to accurately reconstruct your car to factory specifications. Suspension, drive train and other critical areas are precision aligned to assure "original" handling and safety. Body parts are reconstructed by experienced craftsmen using quality parts and matenals. Because they take pride in workmanship, they complete your repair with quality paints and finishes. Quality collision repairl It’s your choice, and your right. If you own a unibody constructed car, you'll have to take it to someone who can do the repair properly. Even minor accidents cause distortion to the unibody car. If not repaired properly, it will crate severe alignment problems causing dangerous driving characteristics. It can only be corrected with special measuring and straightening equipment to bring it back to factory specifications. SOUTH END BODY (GODERICH) LTD. have the Guy Chart Laxer Equipment for frame straightening unibody vehicles and have the capability to restore cars that would appear to be beyond repair. SOUTH END BODY (GODERICH) LTD., specialize in auto body work including painting, wheel alignment and balancing. They also have a large bay to handle the increasing business of large truck repairs. SOUTH END BODY (GODERICH) LTD. is owned by BILL MELICK who has many years of experience Their commitment to your satisfaction also involves on-going training of their body shop technicians. Their shop strives to stay abreast of the most current changes in automotive collision repair methods ana techniques. That's why SOUTH END BOD Y technicians attend on-going training. RAY ULCH WELDING SERVICE A BUSINESS WORTH RECOMMENDING TO PEOPLE WHO APPRECIATE GREAT WORKMANSHIP Dungannon 529-7647 Quality workmanship at competitive prices would best describe this business. Over the past years, this is one company that has always put customer satisfaction above profit and today continues to enjoy a large degree of repeat business. » RAY ULCH WELDING is one company that does it all, as recognized specialists in all types of welding including MIG, arc and oxy-acetylene. They are experts at fabrication of steel, designing wrought iron railings, archways, porch columns, dividers, fire escapes and spiral stairs. The owner RAY ULCH opened his business in July 1983, Ray has 38 years experience. Ray has made it a point to provide for his highly valued customers, quality in all workmanship backed by efficient service. The projects that have been completed by this firm show they have a great sense of pride in everything that leaves the shop. The fact is that many items around the home and yard are fabricated from metal which can weaken at joints due to rust and fatigue. They can not only provide professional repairs to metal items or vehicles, but can also custom fabricate trailer hitches, trailers and other such products to suit each individual's necessities. Whether it is a small or large job, it's always completed to the customer's satisfaction and at a price worth every cent for the quality work performed. Many customers have expressed their satisfaction with this type of- workmanship by telling their friends about RAY ULCH WELDING and their unique services. McASH'S TV SATELLITE 4 ANTENNA A TOTAL HOME ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE 38 Victoria St. N., Goderich 524-4831 Varna 233-7129 Electronic equipment manufacturers are now producing goods including stereos, televisions and VCR's that are most compatible with each other for a total home entertainment package. Components are now part of a whole home entertainment system that usually centres around the TV screen, so consumers benefit from a mini-theatre right in their own home, and with the ultimate in stereo sound. The advantage of choosing components at McASH'S TV SATELLITE 4 ANTENNA even if they are different brands, is that you can always upgrade separate parts of your system to incorporate the newest innovative features, without discarding the entire system. This store is well layed out with audio-video systems wired up and ready to see and hear. The staffs sales assistance comes into play when you explain your preferred brand and power output, allowable price range, and ideals for expansion. McASH’S maintains a stock of Hitachi TV's, VCR's, stereos and video cameras. They are also specialists in satellite TVs. Established 13 years ago, this local business is owned and operated by BRIAN McASH. Brian opened the Goderich location in 1986. Satellite telecommunication was first implemented in 1960, demonstrating that signals could be transmitted from a satellite. As an alternative to land-based microwave relays for commercial purposes, signals are today passed from earth stations to satellites at over 22,000 miles in height the early 1980's showed a growing industry in Canada, however many people were still inJhe dark about the market. Since 1982, it was relayed to many dealers from scientific laboratories that the satellites lost power as they aged. Therefore, selling the less expensive antennas smaller that 12 feet just aren't going to do justice to you or the dealer. Companies such as McASH’S are knowledgeable about their field and satellite facts as they are specialists. There are now over 400,000 home dishes across Canada, and the industry continues to grow with about 30,000 installations a year, and 95% of these units installed in rural areas. Getting value for your money is no accident, and by shopping at McASH'S TV SATELLITE 4 ANTENNA you can acquire the best in products at a competitive cost JOHN JEFFERY AND SON LUMBER & BUILDING SUPPLIES Building SuppHea THE SMART BUILDER'S FIRST CHOICE EVERY TIME 163 Elgin St. E., Goderich 524-8171 Many home improvements don't take a big budget or a great deal of time, but they do require skill, and that's where you come ini Look for do-it-yourself projects around your home to enhance its livability and its value at the same time. However much you enjoy your home, there are no doubt many ways in which it can be improved; many of these improvements can be done by you, if you are the handy type. Today's do-it-yourself emporiums offer a wealth of materials and products to help you do everything from changing a light fixture to adding a room. Not all projects have to be ambitious; here are some suggestions on small improvements that can make a big difference. Many homes are cursed with extremely small bedrooms. If you would like to have a more spacious look tear down a wall I Nonbearing walls can be removed without problems and can make the difference between two small, nondescript rooms and a spacious master bedroom or den. A new fence or deck will add appeal and value to your home. JOHN JEFFERY AND SON was founded in 1947 by JOHN JEFFERY who was assisted by his son Harold. Today the business is locally owned and operated by HAROLD JEFFERY. This business offers a wide variety of items for the farmer, contractor and do-it-yourselfer. Their vast variety of items include pressure treated lumber, plywood, panelling, wallboard, tri(n, windows, doors, paints, hand and power tools, lattice, roofing materials, insulation, nails, screws, and many more items all too numerous to mention. This is not your average lumber company or building supply centre - it offers a lot of specialized products not found elsewhere. The management is careful in the selection of products. They are people who know marketing and the area they serve. By choosing the right products that you require at the right price, stock moves fast which leads to continuous savings. If you are thinking of going ahead with a project around your home and want the best in building supplies as well as expert advice on which items would best suit your needs, stop into JOHN JEFFERY 4 SON with your plans and discuss them with one of their qualified staff. OFFERS AN EXCELLENT SELECTION AMID BEAUTIFUL SURROUNDINGS 40 West St., Goderich 524-4181 How many times have you looked at a calendar and realized that a birthday, anniversary, wedding or some other special occasion is confronting you, which calls for a gift? How many times have you had guests and wished you had something a little more distinctive in the way of bath towels, placemats etc.? Surely this is a situation that confronts many of us from time to time. There are very few people who can stop into ALL AROUND THE HOUSE without losing their heart to something in their collection of gift items. Pnces there range so widely that it is easy to find some unique and tasteful gift items at prices to please the most discriminating person. This unique store opened seven years ago. The owner MARGO MIDDLEKAMP took over the business in August 1990. Margo and her personable staff will attempt to match an item that is both suitable for the event or occasion and also within your allowable price range. The large selection is well and tastefully displayed to allow a good view of what is being offered. They feature kitchen ideas, picture frames, prints, shower curtains, towels, placemats, fancy soaps and much more. If your bathroom is beginning to look dull, now is a good time to get it spruced up with new shower curtains, soap dishes, soaps, towels, mirrors, bath mat sets, etc. Stop in at this store and see how much successful gift shopping you can do with the assistance of the people there who have talent in choosing quality gifts for any occasion. There are so many things for you to enjoy looking over and all of them are available at reasonable prices. One factor about this shop that we personally approbated is that many of the items in the store are unique and may not be found at any other gift shops in the area For the most discriminating shopper who is looking for gift items to enhance the home or please a friend, we suggest that you visit ALL AROUND THE HOUSE BAECHLER FOR FASHION AND FUNCTION AFFORDABLY 150 The Square, Goderich 524-8600 If busy 524-4324 Regardless of slumps in the economy, many people are realizing the advantages of remodelling their kitchens and bathrooms. As two of the most readily used rooms in a house, homeowners are appreciating the added value to their property that a new kitchen can provide. They also know that such an addition makes selling a home much easier, even in poor economic times. A new kitchen designed and installed by the trained staff at BAECHLER KITCHENS 4 INTERIORS will afford a more efficient layout with emphasis on maximum storage or work space, while placing important elements in proper locations to allow quicker food preparation, cooking and clean-up. Added to this, a new environment and atmosphere can be created within the home and can open the kitchen up as a place to entertain, lounge, study or work. No matter what your present decor scheme involves, owner ROBERT BAECHLER and his assistants will co-ordinate with your existing tastes, allowing you to combine various styles, finishes and colours. BAECHLER KITCHENS 4 INTERIORS are your authorized Hanover Kitchen. They have a computer assisting in designing. When you stop into their store don't expect to see only kitchens. They also feature Benjamin Moore Paints, brand name carpets by Comet, Mannington, Richmond, Cabin Crafts carpets plus a large selection of in-stock wallpapers, Armstrong resistant flooring and Kitchenaid appliances. The knowledgeable sales staff at Baechler*s can explain the relative merits of different carpets. There are also some general guidelines to help you determine the durability of a carpet and how well it will keep its original good looks. The staff will ask about your likes and dislikes, your colour preferences, your decor, your furniture, how often the room is used, how it’s used and so on. Only then can they translate your ideas into actual products that meet your needs. They won't settle for an easy sale just because you like a particular carpet when he knows it won’t last or perform the way we hope. Give serious consideration to the benefits that a new kitchen or carpet could offer, and visit the showroom of BAECHLER'S for a free consultation and advice. MAPLE GROVE LODGE GIVING RESPECTFUL CARE TO ONTARIO’S AGED 45 Nelson St. E., Goderich 524-8610 If you are beginning to find it difficult caring for yourself, have a cardiac problem, suffered a stroke, often lonely and tired of the high cost or burden of housekeeping, then perhaps MAPLE GROVE LODGE has a solution. MAPLE GROVE LODGE is ideal for those who are more interested in living carefree rather than spending most of your time keeping house. It may also relieve the pressure put upon family members who are presently providing care. At this home, you will receive personalized attention from the guest attendants round the dock and still be readily accessible to family members and friends for regular visits. The atmosphere throughout the home is conducive to a full life so that whether your pace is more relaxed or a little faster requiring plenty of stimulating activities, your choice is always respected and fulfilled. With them you will find that you are not a guest, you're at home. Enjoy all the freedoms, independence and comforts of your own home here at MAPLE GROVE LODGE Their attractive dining room offers a delicious and varied cuisine with careful attention to your dietary needs. MAPLE GROVE LODGE gives independence and dignity with added security and benefits. Once you have seen MAPLE GROVE LODGE, you will wonder how it can be so affordable. MAPLE GROVE LODGE is catering to people who are young at heart and don't relish living alone. The alternative is a luxurious life affordable to all. MAPLE GROVE LODGE is directed by DOUG ROHFRITSCH, administrator. MAPLE GROVE LODGE offers dignified, comfortable living arrangements and companionship for area seniors seeking a supportive environment