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11 Independent & Free Press, Thursday, March 24, 2011 SHOPLOCAL SHOP SMART... SHOP HALTON HILLS PEOPLE IN BUSINESS "/3,IFT4RUCK3ERVICE,TD Jim Hoekstra's job has put him in touch with a wide variety of different people over the years. Hoekstra owns and operates Bos Lift Truck Service, a local company that sells, services and rents out warehouse equipment and heavy machinery like forklifts, front-end loaders and attachments. The business also sells a very in-demand exhaust system that has nearly zero emissions. There are also four mechanics on staff that travel around to service the equipment at various factories and businesses in the area. Bos Lift Truck Service has been in business since 1982. Hoekstra took over in 2000 and has continued the company's tradition of excellence. Thanks to the internet, customers come from far and wide to work with Bos Lift Truck Service. "With the internet, you really get out there and people don't care where you're from," Jim says. "I get to live in the town I choose to live in, the town I was born and raised in." Bos Lift Truck Service is located at 332 Guelph Street in Georgetown. For more information, call 905-8772525. SHOPLOCAL SHOP SMART... SHOP HALTON HILLS Capina Family Eatery - Buon Appetito! Claudio and Anne welcome you to their quaint Family Eatery serving you delicious authentic Italian cuisine. Made with love, using fresh and wholesome ingredients, it didn't take long for Claudios signature classics to become a favorite amongst the locals. Their eatery not only offers a large pasta selection but pleases your palate with several chicken, veal, grilled fish and steak dishes as well. Add a little wine and music and you have a great place to relax and unwind. Book your next big event with Capina! JIM HOEKSTRA 332 Guelph St., Unit 7-9, Georgetown 905-877-2525 CLAUDIO & ANNE BEZINA 99 Main Street, Georgetown, Ontario Tel: 905.702.9855 Carpet Barn This family operated company has been serving the community for over 30 years providing superior products with even more superior service. With their impressive selection of products it's never been easier to get the look you want in the flooring you need. Flooring options range from the more traditional Carpet, Wood and Ceramics to the more modern Cork, Linoleum and laminates. With a strong commitment to their customers and the community it's no surprise they have been awarded the Readers Choice award year after year by the residents of Halton Hills. Visit Carpet Barn and discover for yourself the great quality product and service they offer. Downtown Spa & Relaxation Centre Over the past 21 years in the spa industry, spa director/owner Dorri L. Bland has transformed the Downtown Spa and Relaxation Centre to attract all types of clients and their needs. The spa's menu of services includes a diverse mixture of traditional, wellness and medical aesthetics. Treatments include manicures, pedicures, holistic and medical-grade facials, waxing and laser for hair removal, as well as soothing wellness options like aromatherapy massage, hot stone massage, shiatsu and reflexology. An on-staff medical aesthetic doctor provides services such as botox, fillers, laser, and medical-grade peels. For those that would like to "wake up with makeup," permanent makeup and lash extensions are also available. "I am always looking for unique spa treatments to attract clients," says Dorri. In addition to spa services, the Downtown Spa also offers workshops and info sessions for clients of all ages. It's all part of the spa's dedication to mind, body and spirit connection. "I love making people happy and I enjoy seeing them leave here relaxed and rejuvenated, especially hearing them say they would like to be able to stay over. We take it as a compliment when people fall asleep in the spa," Dorri says. "We would love to have you as our guest!" Downtown Spa & Relaxation Centre GLEN DEAN & JAMIE WATT 26 Guelph St., Georgetown (downtown Georgetown) · 905-877-9896 carpetone.com · 1-800-Carpet-1 Locally owned & operated by neighbours you've known & trusted for over 35 years! 185 Mountainview Rd. N., Georgetown 905-873-4907 www.downtownspageorgetown.com est. 1990. DORRI L. BLAND Furniture Renew Big changes are happening at Furniture Renew. The growing business - which offers a wide variety of restoration, repair and refinishing services for wooden furniture, antique, kitchen and staircase refinishing - opened a 10,000 square-foot location in Georgetown, which will be open to the public early summer. The new showroom will include kitchen and staircase refinishing projects, as well as restored and as-is antiques. Over the years, Furniture Renew has earned a reputation for professionalism, excellent customer service and high-quality workmanship. With as much as 25 years of experience in the business, the four repair technicians at Furniture Renew strive to make the refinishing process as easy as possible for their clients. They do much of the work at the client's home or business, or pick up and drop off the items that can't be redone onsite. The technicians are also available for onsite touch-ups and are excellent at matching existing colours and styles. Over the years, the staff at Furniture Renew have worked on a variety of refinishing projects, from turn-of-the-century antiques to modern kitchen cabinets. Their dedication to customer service has earned it a loyal following and the business has built a strong referral base through positive word-of-mouth. For more information on services, testimonials and a gallery, visit www.furniturerenew.ca. Georgetown Stereo & Television Keeping up-to-date with all the latest trends in entertainment technology can be pretty overwhelming. Luckily the people of Halton Hills can draw on the expertise of the friendly staff at Georgetown Stereo and Television. Owned and operated by Avril McCormack, Georgetown Stereo and Television sells and services a full array of home entertainment products, from home entertainment systems to LCD, LED and plasma televisions to on-the-wall, in-the-wall and tower speakers. The store's staff also delivers, mounts, wires and sets up all of the products they sell so the only thing their customers have to do is sit back and enjoy. Since opening 21 years ago, Georgetown Stereo and Television has built a very loyal client base thanks to the staff's commitment to customer service. "We go the extra mile for our customers so the technology isn't so overwhelming," Avril says. Avril and the Georgetown Stereo and Television staff enjoy keeping up-to-date with the latest technology and lifestyle trends and passing that information on to their clients. With such a wide array of products from reputable brands like Yamaha and Toshiba, the store's qualified staff can help you find the right product that meets your technological and decorative needs. Drop by today! 647-233-2300 Free Estimates! www.FurnitureRenew.ca AVRIL McCORMICK "Helping you have fun at home" 140 Guelph Street, Georgetown (Beside the Fruit Market) 905-877-9541