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44 - The Oakville Beaver, Friday October 3, 2008 www.oakvillebeaver.com Swiss Interiors says good-bye to Gibbard Furniture The End of an Era... Gibbard Furniture is closing its doors after 173 years!For more than 40 years, Swiss Interiors has partnered with Canada's oldest furniture manufacturer in providing consumers with finely crafted solid cherry and solid mahogany furniture. It is with sadness that the recent announcement was received that Gibbard Furniture Shops would close its doors forever. There are generations of people who have appreciated the fine craftsmanship that is the hallmark of Gibbard Furniture. Carol Vesters of Swiss Interiors expressed regret at the closure, "We have always had customers coming in who have inherited the fine furniture and are adding pieces to the collection. It is the only furniture company with which it was assumed that the collections would remain virtually unchanged. The furniture has a classic, timeless appeal to a large group of people." Gibbard started in 1835 and the factory is still located in the original plant in Napanee, Ontario. About three-quarters of the company's employees have been with them for 25 or more years. All the cherry and mahogany wood is kiln dried in the plants' own kilns in order to control moisture content. From there, the crafting and finishing of dining room, bedroom, and occasional furniture is completed on site. Swiss Interiors is currently promoting the product by offering a large discount on orders from factory stock, and also further reductions on floor models. "Once they are gone, that's it... and there has been a huge reaction to the news of the closure," says Carol. "If there is a piece or pieces you wish to own, it is best to shop now to avoid being disappointed." What will Swiss Interiors do to replace Gibbard Furniture? Although there is no direct replacement, there are several domestic solid wood lines that offer a wonderful selection of styles and a very nicely finished product. These companies include Bogdon & Gross from Walkerton, Ontario; Durham Furniture from Durham, Ontario; Canadel from Quebec; and Harden Furniture from New York. Visit the website at www.swissinteriors.com to view some of these products. Goodbye, Piccadilly by Douglas Bowie Annonce9_3Crizal4_AN_BW.indd 1 Bess thought she knew everything about her husband until his body was found on a park bench in London, England, when he was supposed to be canoeing in Algonquin Park; then 50 years of secrets begin to unravel Thurs. to Sat.,October 9 - 11 & Wed. to Sat., October 15 - 18 The Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts Tickets $27 · Call the Oakville Centre Box Office 905.815.2021 or 1.888.489.7784 or online at www.oakvillecentre.ca Due to the popularity of our live episodes, MotorCycleLife is now a weekly live phone-in program - Wednesdays at 8:00 p.m. on TVCOGECO (cable channel 23) · · · · · · Motorcycling news and information Great rides in our local area Bike maintenance tips New products Bike safety Special guests TVCOGECO info and schedule: www.tvcogeco.com ENISIUC ESENAPAJ dare to be Different Free Eye Exam with Any Purchase of Prescription Eyewear 174 Lakeshore Road East Downtown Oakville 905.845.3621 Burl-Oak Theatre Group presents Senio and Stu rs den $13.50 ts Wed. Oct 15 12/20/07 7:03:10 PM * FREE DAILY SERVICE Morning and afternoon departures to Fallsview Casino *After $10 Casino Rebate Government Photo ID required EVERY WEDNESDAY Morning & Afternoon from Hopedale Mall EVERY SUN, TUES, THURS, FRI & SAT From Carpool Lot Guelph Line, North Service Rd Minimum 5- hour stay required. Valid government-issued photo identification and Players Advantage Club Card required to redeem offers. Offers subject to change without notice. Offers cannot be combined/substituted. Must be 19 years of age or older to board coaches bound for Fallsview Casino Resort. Void where prohibited. FRONT LINE 2008 VACATIONS SOARNG EAGLE RESORT & CASINO Dec. 8 - 11 · The Best Deal in Town · Excellent Accommodations · 2 - Meals Daily · $90.00 US Coin Bonus · Sightseeing and Shopping Tours FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS CASINO & BETTY'S DINNER Nov. 23, Nov. 30, Dec. 7 Includes visit to Fallsview Casino, $10.00 Coin Bonuses, Dinner at Famous Betty's Restaurant, Tour of Festival of Lights Join "Scottie Too Hottie" and the MotorCycleLife crew for the weekly CREW RIDE! $389.00 Cancellation Insurance included on all overnight trips. $52.00 FOR RESERVATIONS CALL MotorCycleLife is sponsored by Pizza Pizza. 1-800-838-1789 NO FUEL SURCHARGE 168 CLARENCE ST., PORT COLBORNE, L3K 3G5 Taxes included on all trips. OMCA Member T.I.C.O. #50007535 Check out www.oakvillebeaver.com