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c o m p a n 1e s , Verschuren â€" was most recently viceâ€" president of Imasco Ltd. where she gained direct retail With 15 years experience in senior corporate and operating positions with â€" maior U.S. craft superstore coming to town announced _ this week that it will open its first two superstores â€" this October in Oakville (Oakville Town Centre IIâ€"Dorval Drive, north of QEW) and B u rl in g t o n ( B r a n t v ie w Placeâ€"corner Brant and Fairview). expansion across Canada," said Verschuren. "We plan to open at least five more in 1994 and have more than 20 _ superstores across Canada within the next five years." Michaels _ of Canada president Annette Verschuren is spearheading Michaels move into Canada. "These two superstores mark the first phase of an STATE 3#2!Lakeshore RdE, W. H. BOSLEY co. LTD. REALTOR Oakville 845â€"9350 Very attractive, well kept 3â€"bdrm. home $174,900. DON RUTLEDGE* 845â€"9350 $179,000 â€" WEST OAKVILLE Updated 3â€"bdrm. on large, mature lot. 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It owns and operates 186 Michaels stores in 27 states from California to the Carolinas, with another 30â€"35 outlets set to open by theâ€"end of 1993. * Spectacular solarium 36x16‘ _ _ with triple windows heat absorbing glass XBper evel blinds (3 motor driven) * Absolutely gorgeous * Private | ‘ * Modem kitchen *« Modermn lighting wiring . * Water conditioner w/drinking water * High efficiency fumace ($660 per year) OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2â€"4 p.m. 308 SOUTHVIEW RD. $229,000 ORIDA IN OAKVILLE Come and see. You‘ll love it!! Michaels is _ a rapidly growing company, whose profits rose more CREEK/CONSERVATION VIEW $116,900 (CONDO) Beautifully ; finished, an absolute must to see. iE smmb The Oakville Chamber of Commerce has a new Executive Viceâ€"President. She‘s Brenda Kempel, the current General Manager of the Elmira Woolwich Chamber of Commerce located in Elmira. She brings with her nine years‘ of extensive experience in the Chamber movement as both a manager and a volunteer. Chamber names new exec. viceâ€"pres. Royal LePage Real Estate Services Lid., Broker 2448 LAKESHORE RD. W. OAKVILLE 825â€"1171 than 90% in 1992, achieving record levels for the third consecutive year. FRIDAY, JULY 9, 1993 PAGE 19 "Our Canadian joint venture allows us to have the best of both worlds," Kempel‘s business experience is extensive. As part owner of the Stone Crock Corporation, St. Jacob‘s, she has valuable experience as its director of Public Relations, Marketing and Human Resources which will also be put to good use at the Oakville Chamber. ) FREE FIREPLACE IF YOU BUY 1 _BEFORE JULY 3157. f =®4 HURRY.DONT _ ;4 She starts her new job on August 3rd. Tell Your Landlord To Go #@1,*%41 moa ind _ °~ 1 vacue,»" (416) 945â€"2114 LET US SHOW YOU HOW TO OWN YOUR FIRST HOME FOR LESS THAN YOU‘RE PAYING RENTI \Q O*NL u®Q4# 9*4 * Prices and specifications wwbject to (h-\r without notice. 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No more buill Let us show you how affordable it can be with sensational Freehold Townhomes, in the charming Village of Grimsby, from just $109,990**. *A small Heritage Ontario setting nestled against the Niagara Escarpment. a» i V erschuren, Michaels of Canada has a president with proven ability in the Canadian retailing industry white Payton and McDowell provide the merchandising, marketing, _ and operations expertise that has established Michaels as the leader in the arts and crafts retailing industry in the U;S," (See ‘Firm‘ page 21)