Saturday December 20, 2008 On the job Knar’s hoping for...
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4- The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday December 20, 2008 www.oakvillebeaver.com The Centre is a registered charitable organization, that has provided programs and services for families since 1980. Our services are designed to support all families in their parenting role. We also offer early learning opportunities for children 0-6 years. For more information on programs, parenting and services offered by the Centre please contact us at 905-849-6366 or visit our website at www.op-cc.ca The Importance of Routines During the Holidays By Nikki Taylor, Parent Education Manager With Christmas less than one week away, it is often a time of chaos and excitement for children and families. Maintaining some routine in your child’s day can help your child manage this busy time more happily. Routines are important for all of us, but particularly for your child. They give children a sense of security, predictability and order at a time when things can seem overwhelming. Routines need to be simple, and easy for anyone to do. There may be times where someone else will need to care for your child. Your caregiver should be able to carry out the child’s routines in your absence. Here are some handy tips to think about as you enjoy the holiday season: •Try to keep some of the key routines like bedtime and mealtime as consistent as possible. •Be aware of your child’s energy level and stress level. Often children are not sleeping as much or as well as usual. This is a time when sensitivity to our child’s needs and coping abilities needs to be considered……often. •Be aware of your own stress level, and make sure there is regular down time in your routine for everyone. •Use pictures, timers etc. Find tools that help you and your child to get through the routines successfully. For example use pictures of all the steps for getting dressed. Timers for teeth brushing can be helpful too! •Inform your children ahead of time about changes to the routine. This will help them to adapt more easily. •Remind children in a positive way, about expected behaviour and notice when they are doing it right! In times of distress, disruption or just a busy life, routines can give your children familiarity, security and a sense of control. Think about and plan great routines for your child. You will all reap the rewards! We hope you have a very safe holiday season, filled with joy, laughter and lots of time with family. 182 Lakeshore Road East Downtown Oakville Tel: (905) 338-0275 www.tosetatable.com All In Stock Riedel Glasses 20 % OFF SALE December 20th to 24th Only H IS FOR HEROES: The Oakville Professional Fire Fighters’ Association picked up donations to the annual toy drive at Mayfair Bingo Thursday. Here, in front, from left, Shawn Fisher, club manager, Shirley Stacey, Ron Agley, Martha Wilson and James Newton. In back, from left, Chuck Lewis, Grant Lawson and Neil Bickerton of the Oakville Fire Department. Approximately 300 toys and $1,000 in cash for the toy drive was collected, as well as canned goods. Firefighters will be delivering toys to the Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital (OTMH) Tuesday morning in what will be their 20th annual visit to the hospital’s children’s ward at Christmas. Firefighters will also be visiting Emergency, seniors wards, day surgery, various other floors, ICU and even the OTMH cafeteria. LIESA KORTMANN / OAKVILLE BEAVER On the job Knar’s hoping for snow here ■ By Angela Blackburn OAKVILLE BEAVER STAFF If you buy an expensive Christmas present, pray for snow — yes, despite yesterday’s bliz- zard — on Jan. 15, 2009 — and you may be shovelling the white stuff, but off the hook for the green stuff. Knar Jewellery is running a Snowfall Celebration in conjunc- tion with its 30th anniversary. If there is six inches of snowfall on that day, Knar Jewellery will refund all purchases made between Nov. 25 and Dec. 24, 2008. “We’re hoping for last year’s record snowfall and wish you all the best for the holidays and a new year full of wonderful sur- prises,” said Jeff Buzbuzian, 49, who co-owns Knar Jewellery with his brother Greg, 54. The deal is guaranteed by Knar Jewellery and Lloyd’s of London. Here’s how it works. It applies to individuals who make a purchase and refunds are for the full purchase price of the jewellery, excluding sales tax and delivery charges. The snow must fall between 12 a.m. and 11:59 p.m. on Jan. 15. All purchases made during the time period that applies are final with no returns, refunds or can- cellations permitted. People buying during the qualified sales period must pay in full to be eligible. Acting as judge for the day of the big snowfall, will be Weather Watch Service. If there is six inches of snow- fall on Jan. 15, refunds will be made to customers who return to the store between March 1 and May 31 and present the original sales receipt. Knar Jewellery has purchased weather insurance from Lloyd’s of London and, according to Jeff, had to pay extra to insure Jan. 15 because it’s more likely to get snow than say, New Year’s Eve, which was a much better bet from the insurer’s perspective. “It would be just awesome if we could do this for our cus- tomers,” said Jeff. The idea came after a U.S. jew- eler did a similar thing last year and paid out for its clients, said Jeff. After three decades in busi- ness, it’s adding up for fun all across the board. “We’re doing our snow dance,” said Jeff. Knar Jewellery began in 1978 operating in a 300-square-foot shop in Guelph. Greg had had his sights set on teacher’s college, but decided on the jewelry business instead. Jeff was 18 and, after making a trip to Italy, shelved his thoughts of becoming a dentist or land- scape architect in favour of delv- ing into the world of jewelry. Upon returning home, Jeff secured an apprenticeship with a master jeweler and then joined Greg in business. In the mid-1980s a fire in the building in which the Guelph store was located saw the broth- ers open the second store they’d been eyeing in Kitchener. Fears that the Guelph build- ing would have to be vacated because of structural damage from the blaze never material- ized, so the brothers had two stores in business. Since Jeff had lived in Oakville for some time and owned a busi- ness premises in Oakville, the Oakville location opened several years ago at Olde Oakville Market Place, 321 Cornwall Rd. According to Jeff, the conven- ient location not only allows cus- tomers ease of access for the pur- chasing of jewelry, but also the repair, appraisal and gold- smithing that Knar offers. While the snowfall event is particular to each Knar location, and Knar does have stores in downtown Guelph (56 St. George’s Square) and uptown Waterloo (80 King St. S.), Buzbuzian said Oakville cus- tomers may want to make their purchases right at home in Oakville since they should never discount the potential for lake- effect snow or a storm making its way across Lake Ontario from Buffalo. Knar Jewellery carries a selec- tion of fine jewelry and acces- sories from exclusive names such as Rolex, Cartier and Faberge, as well as pieces by contemporary designers. It also offers services includ- ing custom designs, repairs, restorations and appraisals. Jeff said the event has been stimulating sales and interest. He said many customers are going to buy a gift anyway so they may as well have the chance to get their money back. If they don’t, they still have a nice piece of jewelry from a great store, he said. “It would be just awesome if we could do this for our customers.” ■ Jeff Buzbuzian, co-owner Knar Jewellery
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4- The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday December 20, 2008 www.oakvillebeaver.com
The Centre is a registered charitable organization, that has provided programs and services for families since 1980. Our services are designed to support all families in their parenting role. We also offer early learning
opportunities for children 0-6 years.
For more information on programs, parenting and services offered by the
Centre please contact us at
905-849-6366 or visit our website at www.op-cc.ca
The Importance of Routines During the Holidays
By Nikki Taylor, Parent Education Manager
With Christmas less than one week away, it is often a time of chaos and excitement for children and families. Maintaining some routine in your child’s day can help your child manage this busy time more happily.
Routines are important for all of us, but particularly for your child. They give children a sense of security, predictability and order at a time when things can seem overwhelming.
Routines need to be simple, and easy for anyone to do. There may be times where someone else will need to care for your child. Your caregiver should be able to carry out the child’s routines in your absence.Here are some handy tips to think about as you enjoy the holiday season:•Try to keep some of the key routines like bedtime and mealtime as consistent as possible. •Be aware of your child’s energy level and stress level. Often children are not sleeping as much or as well as usual. This is a time when sensitivity to our child’s needs and coping abilities needs to be considered……often.•Be aware of your own stress level, and make sure there is regular down time in your routine for everyone.•Use pictures, timers etc. Find tools that help you and your child to get through the routines successfully. For example use pictures of all the steps for getting dressed. Timers for teeth brushing can be helpful too!•Inform your children ahead of time about changes to the routine. This will help them to adapt more easily.•Remind children in a positive way, about expected behaviour and notice when they are doing it right!
In times of distress, disruption or just a busy life, routines can give your children familiarity, security and a sense of control. Think about and plan great routines for your child. You will all reap the rewards!
We hope you have a very safe holiday season, fi lled with joy, laughter and lots of time with family.
182 Lakeshore Road East
Downtown Oakville
Tel: (905) 338-0275
www.tosetatable.com
All In Stock Riedel Glasses20% OFF
SALEDecember
20th to 24th Only
H IS FOR HEROES: The Oakville Professional Fire Fighters’ Associationpicked up donations to the annual toy drive at Mayfair Bingo Thursday. Here, infront, from left, Shawn Fisher, club manager, Shirley Stacey, Ron Agley, MarthaWilson and James Newton. In back, from left, Chuck Lewis, Grant Lawson andNeil Bickerton of the Oakville Fire Department. Approximately 300 toys and$1,000 in cash for the toy drive was collected, as well as canned goods.Firefighters will be delivering toys to the Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital(OTMH) Tuesday morning in what will be their 20th annual visit to the hospital’schildren’s ward at Christmas. Firefighters will also be visiting Emergency, seniorswards, day surgery, various other floors, ICU and even the OTMH cafeteria.
LIESA KORTMANN / OAKVILLE BEAVER
On the job Knar’s hopingfor snow here■ By Angela BlackburnOAKVILLE BEAVER STAFF
If you buy an expensiveChristmas present, pray for snow— yes, despite yesterday’s bliz-zard — on Jan. 15, 2009 — andyou may be shovelling the whitestuff, but off the hook for thegreen stuff.
Knar Jewellery is running aSnowfall Celebration in conjunc-tion with its 30th anniversary.
If there is six inches of snowfallon that day, Knar Jewellery willrefund all purchases made betweenNov. 25 and Dec. 24, 2008.
“We’re hoping for last year’srecord snowfall and wish you allthe best for the holidays and anew year full of wonderful sur-prises,” said Jeff Buzbuzian, 49,who co-owns Knar Jewellery withhis brother Greg, 54.
The deal is guaranteed byKnar Jewellery and Lloyd’s ofLondon.
Here’s how it works.It applies to individuals who
make a purchase and refunds arefor the full purchase price of thejewellery, excluding sales tax anddelivery charges.
The snow must fall between 12a.m. and 11:59 p.m. on Jan. 15.
All purchases made during thetime period that applies are finalwith no returns, refunds or can-cellations permitted.
People buying during thequalified sales period must pay infull to be eligible.
Acting as judge for the day ofthe big snowfall, will be WeatherWatch Service.
If there is six inches of snow-fall on Jan. 15, refunds will bemade to customers who return tothe store between March 1 andMay 31 and present the originalsales receipt.
Knar Jewellery has purchasedweather insurance from Lloyd’sof London and, according to Jeff,had to pay extra to insure Jan. 15because it’s more likely to getsnow than say, New Year’s Eve,which was a much better betfrom the insurer’s perspective.
“It would be just awesome ifwe could do this for our cus-tomers,” said Jeff.
The idea came after a U.S. jew-eler did a similar thing last yearand paid out for its clients, saidJeff.
After three decades in busi-ness, it’s adding up for fun allacross the board.
“We’re doing our snow dance,”said Jeff.
Knar Jewellery began in 1978operating in a 300-square-footshop in Guelph.
Greg had had his sights set on
teacher’s college, but decided onthe jewelry business instead.
Jeff was 18 and, after making atrip to Italy, shelved his thoughtsof becoming a dentist or land-scape architect in favour of delv-ing into the world of jewelry.
Upon returning home, Jeffsecured an apprenticeship with amaster jeweler and then joinedGreg in business.
In the mid-1980s a fire in thebuilding in which the Guelphstore was located saw the broth-ers open the second store they’dbeen eyeing in Kitchener.
Fears that the Guelph build-ing would have to be vacatedbecause of structural damagefrom the blaze never material-ized, so the brothers had twostores in business.
Since Jeff had lived in Oakvillefor some time and owned a busi-ness premises in Oakville, theOakville location opened severalyears ago at Olde Oakville MarketPlace, 321 Cornwall Rd.
According to Jeff, the conven-ient location not only allows cus-tomers ease of access for the pur-chasing of jewelry, but also therepair, appraisal and gold-smithing that Knar offers.
While the snowfall event isparticular to each Knar location,and Knar does have stores indowntown Guelph (56 St.George’s Square) and uptownWaterloo (80 King St. S.),Buzbuzian said Oakville cus-tomers may want to make theirpurchases right at home inOakville since they should neverdiscount the potential for lake-effect snow or a storm making itsway across Lake Ontario fromBuffalo.
Knar Jewellery carries a selec-tion of fine jewelry and acces-sories from exclusive names suchas Rolex, Cartier and Faberge, aswell as pieces by contemporarydesigners.
It also offers services includ-ing custom designs, repairs,restorations and appraisals.
Jeff said the event has beenstimulating sales and interest.
He said many customers aregoing to buy a gift anyway so theymay as well have the chance toget their money back.
If they don’t, they still have anice piece of jewelry from a greatstore, he said.
“It would be just awesome if we could do this for our customers.”
■ Jeff Buzbuzian,co-owner Knar Jewellery
