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SHOPLOCAL SHOP SMART... SHOP HALTON HILLS PEOPLE IN BUSINESS Jodie McGucken (Johnson Associates Real Estate Ltd., Brokerage) Jodie McGucken has a history of leading her clients home. As a real estate sales representative with Johnson Associates Real Estate Ltd. Brokerage, Jodie prides herself in helping her clients find the right house in the right location for the right price. Now with over 10 years in the real estate business and a member of Johnson Associates' elite Performance Group for the past seven years, Jodie's proven track record and referrals speak for themselves. She prides herself on giving each client her personal attention without relying on assistants or team members. She focuses on current market conditions and can provide in-depth knowledge on pricing and inventory levels for all her buyers and sellers. Jodie has earned a reputation for her friendly and personal level of service, which has led to many referrals from past clients. She has been described as enthusiastic, motivated and successful who consistently works with an optimistic attitude. These characteristics, combined with her verifiable history of leading clients to their real estate dream home, makes her unparalleled when buying or selling in Halton Hills and surrounding areas. "I absolutely love living and working in the Georgetown-Halton Hills community and everything it has to offer," Jodie says. 5 PROFILES · Independent & Free Press,Thursday, October 27, 2011 SHOPLOCAL SHOP SMART... SHOP HALTON HILLS Bergsma's Yvonne Bergsma began working for her family's business at a young age. "As soon as I was strong enough to carry a gallon of paint, I was going to the store on Saturdays and after school to help out in the store," recalls Bergsma. Yvonne's father has since retired, and Yvonne now runs the business, continuing on the core values taught to her by her dad. "We are constantly looking for new products to bring to our customers, and we are excited about the many changes being incorporated into Bergsma's over the next several months. We believe that with these changes it will make us a stronger independent merchant, able to offer our clients the quality products and services that they want,"said Bergsma. One of these products, for example, is C2 Paint, an international brand that Bergsma cooperatively owns. C2 Paint, as she explains, is a fairly young paint brand that is quickly emerging as one of the most innovative, high quality paints in the marketplace today. "The brand honors the virtues that were taught to me by my father: offer your customers the best possible product available. This is truly a brand that I am proud to stand behind." C2 Paint, with its handcrafted colours and luxuriously unmatched luminosity and depth, will launch sixty new colours in the spring, and Bergsma explains it will continue to change the way people will experience colour. "This addition, along with the continual expansion of Bergsma's paint and stain product lines, window treatments, lighting and décor items, is a testament to the way we are continually innovating ourselves to be the place to shop for your home décor needs in our community." Office: 905-877-5165 www.jodiemcgucken.com Jodie McGucken, Sales Representative jmcgucken@trebnet.com YVONNE BERGSMA W W W. B E R G S M A S . C A GEORGETOWN MARKETPLACE MALL 905-877-4193 Timeless Treasures The Timeless Treasures team can make your home look like a million bucks without breaking the bank. The store, located at the corner of Mountainview Road and Guelph Street in Georgetown, sells everything you need to decorate your home, from drapes and area rugs to dining suites and living room sets. Let Timeless Treasures' friendly and knowledgeable staff help you navigate the store's two levels of traditional furniture and accessories. The Timeless Treasures team combines low and high priced items from different sets to create interesting one-of-a-kind displays. With more than 170 suppliers around the world, the store is always bringing in new and unique items. In addition to unique displays and furnishings for sale, the store also offers in-home consultations for people who need a little help putting together a look for their home. "Whether you need a little addition for a room or a makeover for your entire home we can help" says Tanja Glavina, the owner of Timeless Treasures. On November 18 visit Timeless Treasures' infamous Christmas Gala where customers are invited to browse the store and pick up new holiday decorating ideas while enjoying refreshments, demonstrations and prizes. "We have great items at amazing price points," Tanja says. "This year we have Christmas gifts for under $10!" Glen Oven Café The husband and wife team of Steven and Jenny Humphreys have owned the Glen Oven Café for just over three years and have worked hard to infuse the café with their own unique details, such as having your tea served in a lovely teacup alongside a fruit scone. Their famous traditional English sandwich "Coronation Chicken," baked on their homemade bread, is one of the café's most popular items. Everything at the Glen Oven Café is made fresh daily and on site, including their breads, quiches, soups (courtesy of their "Soup Queen" Liddy!) squares, scones and baked goods. "I love that we make everything ourselves," says Jenny. "It is important to us to know we are providing fresh quality products to our customers." This summer, Jenny and Steven introduced their breads to shoppers at the Inglewood Farmers Market, Acton Farmers Market and Allison's Farm Market. Jenny and Steve are also beginning to expand their catering trade. They offer an array of fresh sandwiches, dessert trays, cheese and cracker and grape tray as well as vegetable and fruit trays and more. Aside from their homemade products, at the Glen Oven Café you will also find a very friendly and welcoming staff behind the counter. "We are so fortunate to have such great staff," Jenny says. "We really feel like a big family here." Timeless Treasures Decorating Centre TIMELESS TREASURES TEAM 2 Mountainview Rd. S., Georgetown (at Guelph St.) 905-873-4736 www.timelesstreasuresdecor.com STEVEN AND JENNY HUMPHREYS 520 Main Street, Glen Williams 905-873-0940 glenovencafe@cogeco.net Tom Allen (Muttley Crew Dog Training and Daycare Inc.) Tom Allen has taken his love of dogs and turned it into a career. Tom is the owner and operator of Muttley Crew Dog Training and Daycare Inc., a Georgetownbased business that offers a variety of dog-related services, including training, walking and daycare. Tom travels to his clients' homes so he can train the dogs - and their humans - in an environment in which they're comfortable. He also provides help in dealing with behavioural issues like fear and aggression, creating customized programs to meet the needs of both the dog and the owners. In addition to these services, Tom also helps people find the right breed of dog for their lifestyle. Many people like to give dogs as Christmas presents. If you are planning to do so this year, save future trouble and call Tom to determine the breed that would best suit the family. Too many times the pet is the wrong personality and ends up at an animal shelter. Walking is a very important part to a dog's happy life. A daily walk of half an hour is the minimum recommended. Having Muttley Crew's professional dog-walking staff come by to take your pet for some fresh air can ensure they are in a good mood when you are home with them. Decorating Den Interiors Whether you're decorating an entire room or just sprucing up a window, Karen Timms wants to make your next home decorating project easier. As an interior decorator and the owner of Decorating Den Interiors, Karen is pleased to offer convenient, shop-at-home service to all of her clients. "I have more than 5,000 different samples in my van that I bring right to your door," says Timms, who has been a decorator for 18 years. "Anything I don't have, I have many resources I can draw upon to get it." Karen supplies everything you could need to decorate your home, from furniture and light fixtures to accessories and floor coverings. She is able to work within any budget and can work with existing furniture. The process of creating the room of someone's dreams is what she loves the most. "For the first time in my life, I can say that I really love my job," says Karen, who was voted Georgetown's Favourite Decorating Service in this year's Readers' Choice. "I love the process of putting things together. I get so happy when things turn out beautifully well." Karen invites you to share your decorating dilemmas with her at the Georgetown Market Place on October 27, 28 and 29 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. DAN HADSKIS & TOM ALLEN muttleycrew.ca muttleycrewinc@gmail.com Phone 905-299-1489 Tom Allen, President 519.941.8639 1.888.632.9529 KAREN TIMMS Owner/Interior Decorator email: ktimms@sentex.ca www.decoratingden.ca Creating Beautiful Rooms Since 1969