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\ 1 Rrra. SRATRS & » Men I | uF PORT PERRY "WEEKEND STAR" FRIDAY, JANUARY 14, 2000 ADVERTISING FEATURE Dodd & Souter st ANNIVERSARY SALE has been a success | STOREWIDE SALE! = STS Ess Sa | story for 41 years! | In 1977 Dodd & Souter pened a. a new and much larger premises at 104 Byron S St. S., just across the road from their original store. Forty one years ago on Jan. 15, 1959, the Dodd & Souter success story began when Grant Dodd «a and brother-in-law "* Howard Souter opened the doors of their small store at 107 Byron St. S. in Whitby. In the beginning the partners combined their vast knowledge in the paint and wallpaper business to fulfill the decorating needs of homes and businesses in the Oshawa and Whitby area. But recognizing that there was more to the decorating business than paint and wallpaper they expanded into carpets and broadloom before the end of 1959. Business flourished with --« the new additions to their services and due to increasing demand from their customers, they added draperies to their store. Also in 1971, the store offered its growing clientele the best in hard surface flooring. ' In 1972 Grant's son Guy and Howard's son Grant joined the firm. With the joining of the sons and their affinity for broadloom, drapes and hard surface flooring it was decided to sell the paint and wallpaper business in 1975. In 1977 Howard Souter retired leaving Grant and Guy Dodd to carry on. Together they constructed a new and much larger premises at 104 Bryon St. S., just across the road from the original store. In 1983 Cheryl Bickle was hired as their secretary and in 1984 the drapery business was sold so the firm could concentrate on flooring as their specialty. Grant Souter and Chris Hoddy became partners in 1986 and the staff remained much the same until 1988 when Guy Dodd passed away un- expectedly and Steve Sandford joined the firm as its newest partner. Chris Hoddy left the firm in 1996 and Grant Souter's daughter Michelle joined the company. That same year Grant Dodd, the remaining founder of the business retired. Also in 1996 Wren Mann, an installer with Dodd & Souter for the past five years joined the office staff. Over the past 41 years - Dodd & Souter has been successful because it has always taken the needs of their valued customers to heart. Grant says that their staff work very hard to please their customers which in turn has resulted in generations of people coming from all over Durham Region to shop at their store. "We want to do the best job possible for our customers," says Grant. "It's a tradition that has always been an important part of our business." Dodd & Souter sells the best flooring in many varieties and price ranges to suit your budget. You'll find just what you want whether it's broadloom, vinyl, tile or hardwood. If you're looking for the best in area rugs than come to Dodd & Souter. They have the latest styles and colours to cover your hardwood floor. Also, discover their line of shag carpet which are making a comeback. . KX 96 will be here LIVE Ye (TT Ce AVAS U1) TTT TVA IWPA0 0,0 from 10am to 1pm Sale Ends February 5th, 2000 In Stock 280z. Nylon Loop 6 Designer Colours While Stock Lasts 12.95... THE 3MART EOURCE CROSSLEY "Weaving art with innovation Choose from ge 80 colours J |\'ELY [016 ¢ BERBERS 'CORONET Ul _ TRACKLESS = | STAINMASTER f *18.95 sq. yd. SALE C TORLYS LEADERS IN SPECIALTY FLOORING COMPLETE WOOD LINE ROLL ENDS VINYL & CARPET MUST GO! The Name You Can Trust Dodd & Souter Decor Centre Ltd. HARDWOOD AL{ SPAN {8 [0 SINCE 1959 905-668-2179 BROADLOOM 104 Byron St., S WHITBY VINYL FLOORING Hours: Mon-Thurs. 9-6 Fri. 9-8: Sat. 9-5