whmtbybuies Tribute paid to Tribute. Corp. for Brooklin project Tribute Corporation's Villages of Brooklin was named Ontarxo's 'Housing Projeet of the Year' on Oct. 11. It took the top prize in the 25 categories of sales and marketing (SAM) awards presented te buil- ders from across the province at the annual conference of the Ontario Home Builders' Associa- tion in Hamilton. There were more than 20.0 entries. The Village project also won in three other categories -- best signage, best project sales bro- chure for homes selling under $200,000 and best sales office of 1,000 square feet and over. Network group formed A new business networking group is starting in Whidtby. A meeting of home-based business people and entrepeneurs (network and receive information for business), will be held at The Whitby Mail Restaurant, Nov. 8, 7:30 te, 9 a.m. Cali Sandi Gale at (905) 433-1246 te register or for any information. advertisemeflt Decor Distinction brings design ideas right to your door Decor Distinction, a fully Canadian Company, has been creating a new look for homes in Durham Region for two years, and the result is an established business. The parent company bas been ' operating for 25 years with franchises located throughout Canada. Oshawa franchise owner. Cindy Weindorfer has neyer been busier. "Dispelling the myth that calling in a decorator is costly. Decor Distinction can work within any budget and still design a wonderful setting." Decor Distinction offers a complete home decorating service starting with a personal consultation through to a pefectly designed and finished decor. Combining Cindy's design D expertise and ber ability tc, work closely with ber*' clients needs, customer satisfaction is always * ~ achieved. Dlstîfli "We will provide as much or as little as the b th1 customer needs in the way of decoratng Ohw ruiments" said Cindy. 'Sometimes i's just a .Cenît coslaion 10, determine colour schemes and « Ot2 layout. oeKO Decor Distinction is 100 percent mobile (0)2 enabling its clients to take care of ail their s decorating needs from their homes. The company van. fully stocked and with thousands of samples. catalogues and portfolios emphasizes Decor Distinction's une- step shopping theme. Representing more than 100 companies, Decor Distinctions versatility is endless. They can literally fumish a home complete with prints and paîntings. Drapery blinds and shutters are artfully designed tu comrplement any window and quality fumiture re-upholstery in a wide range of fabrics make the rinishing touches. Decor Distinction is nul lirnited tu established homes. Contracted by local builders, they are instrumental in colour co- ordinating new homes, working on developing colour themes for A Conipicte1 Holme Decorating Service the carpeting and walls. Decorating offices is also part of the business and in one instance they were called on 10 design and decorate a boat. Decor Distinctibn will be ait. te Oshawa Home Show scheduled for November at the Civic Auditorium Complex giving residents a chance bo discuss their decorating needs with experts. 1hey have also been holding seminars throughout Oshawa for consumer groups. The compan's state of the art computer systemn allows Sdesigners such as Cindy to estimate a job as close to 100 percent accuracy as possible. Based in Oshawa, the mobile unit is able to serve the needs of customers throughout tny 4 Durham Region as well 'as Peterborough. 0Or Lindsay and Cobourg. On ~. Atcessories for the home including lîghts. th ctarpeting and decoration items are available t from Decor Distinction. The great selection of Jc't 24 ý stock at reasonable prices have made therm one /9 Vof the leading forces in decorating. S While Decur Distinction doesn't offer 5-35 structural renovations. they can ofTer their consulting skills for fluor fflans. Basement and --à - in-law apartments are beomning more popular and propt.r designing prior to building can resuit in a tremendous savings. The. entire project usually takcs une month tu complete although special featurcs iînay require more time. Window trealments usually take less ime Io complete. Using Decor Distinction's credit card enables custumners to work within a budget while creating a unique design Io their needs. 'lt's nul necessary for the client Iu gel rid of their current fumniture and start anew" said Cindy. 'We can wvork with what they have. Iu give themn the best possible finish for the cosl." Cindy Weindorfer 725-0385ý VOLUN-TEER REIN VERRYDT talks to sohool children xDn So Rbefore gvng them a tour of Algoma Orchards. Algoma. held a grn reopening recently to introduce its newly exaneds Ore. A expandPhoto by Mark Reesor, WhItby Fre Press 'Exports' seimnar upi.ncoing" A semnar ill e hed onment Thursday, Nov. 3 in Oshawa te help local service industries in- crease experts and new job ýf&.Dorothy Riddle, president of Service-Growth Consultants Inc. ini Ottawa, will conduct the seminar that outlines the new program that aims te increase expestothe U.S. e program includes, at a cost of $29.50, three "how te;» booklets, a video and computer- ized diagnostic questionaire disk- ette from the federal govern- "But without propr guidance onf their usage, Durham s service industries would net benefit te, the full potential possible,» says Pat Olive, Durham Region eceno- mic development development degpatment commissioner. The department and the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade have orgaized the seminar. ~seminar will be held from 8 te 10:30 a.m. at the Holiday Inn. For more information ca2l 668-8000. ANNOUNCEMENT Dir. David MacAskill Welcomes Kristina Linkvist, B.A. R.M.Tr. Registered Massage Therapist Kristina, a graduate of O'Neill C.V.I. in Oshawa and a resident of Whitby joins Rossland Chiropractic Associates as the Registered Massage Therapist. After completing her Kinesiology degree at the University of Western Ontario, Kristina went on to study massage therapy for two years at Kikkawa College in Toronto. Krstna is now reglstefed with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario. Massage therapy benefits conditions such as headaches, whipla sh, insomnia, stress, digestive disorders, respi ratory conditions, muscle strains and many othlers. Gift certif icates are also available wtiich make ideal Christmas, Birthday or other special occasion gifts. For an appointment or further information cail 430-6787 ,17-- Rossland Chiropractic Associates 701 Rossland Rd. E.. Suite 204. 4 06 8 gn ~~Upper Level (at Garden St.)436 .-mm - - ït