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7 · Wednesday, December 9, 2009 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.oakvillebeaver.com In good spirits More cost-effective kitchen remodeling options than any other company! GRAHAM PAINE / OAKVILLE BEAVER FOR CHRISTMAS AT THE STABLES: Windrush Stables held its annual Christmas Stall-Decorating Party, at which volunteers decorate the stalls and horses for the enjoyment of the stable's therapy riders. Here, volunteer Heather Park of Oakville decorated Tolkien and his stall as Trattoria El Tolkien, with Tolkien all dressed up as spaghetti and meatballs -- and enjoying a few treats for being a good sport about his participation. a. Renew your cabinets with our unique "Tune-up". w Our exclusive process restores and repairs the original finish on wood cabinet doors to 90-95%. Tuning Up your cabinets and updating the counter top and handles is the easiest and most cost effective way to get a fresh new look for your kitchen. Time: 1-2 days Mess: almost none Cost: about 10% of a replacement kitchen Confusion over HST impact Continued from page 6 Additionally, we were cautioned that a special levy most likely will occur when our Reserve Fund is re-calculated. The Reserve Fund, which is to fund replacement of such items as roads, does not include any provision for an Ontario tax on the labour component of such work. I also consulted the Association of Condominium Managers of Ontario website (www.acmo.org/news.php) and this organization stated similar considerations for factoring in the new tax. Who is not providing the correct information? You cannot blame any politician for minimizing the impact of a tax shift from corporations to workers and pensioners; however, we deserve accurate information on the HST. E. M. Kurak Chisholm Tutoring b. Reface You may already own half of your new kitchen! If your cabinet boxes are in good shape, why pay to replace them? Choose from the largest selection of door styles and finishes available anywhere. See our website for ideas. s Time: typically 2-4 days Mess: we clean every day and you never lose the use of your kitchen Cost: 40-60% less than the cost of a new kitchen n c. Reface & Re-Style Turn the kitchen you have into the one you want. If you choose to Reface, we can change many other things you don't like about your kitchen. Add an island, pantry, molding or even new cabinets to match the refaced cabinets. Time: usually 3-5 days Mess: low disruption, thoroughly cleaned daily, often with no loss of use Cost: considerably less than replacement Have a Continental Christmas! Chisholm has been teaching children in Halton and Peel since 1971. Our professional staff of certified teachers are the primary reason that Chisholm maintains such a large number of loyal clients.The feedback received from parents certainly reflects this. All of our students are taught in a modern 30,000 sq. ft. facility equipped with laptops and Smart Boards.They all have an individual Education Plan to ensure that their individual needs are being met. Call now to find out more. *Chisholm also offers high school credit courses. "MASONRY & FIREPLACE DESIGN SPECIALISTS" d. Replace Sometimes it's the only way to get what you need. Our Designers will help you create a new custom kitchen that perfectly reflects your personal taste, goals and budget. Free Design Consultation & Estimate Showroom 3480 Fairview St., Burlington (Hours: 10-5 pm M-F Saturday 11-3) , Financing & Deferred Payments Available Eight "Trustpoints" set Kitchen Tune-Up apart. We guarantee our estimates - guarantee our work - arrive on time - clean work areas daily - return messages within 24 hours - strive for harmony with your daily routine - tell you what we're going to do before we do it - listen carefully, tell it straight and keep our promises. Check Out The FREE DESIGN IDEA TOOL on our website Every Kitchen Tune-Up franchise is locally owned and operated. 406 SPEERS RD., OAKVILLE ACROSS FROM RONA LANSING 905-337-2066 w w w. c o b b l e s t o n e m b e r s . c a Chisholm Educational Centre 1484 Cornwall Road, Oakville 905.844.3240 www.chisholmcentre.com kitchentuneup.com