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HITBY FREE PRESS-INDUSTRIAL REVIEW, MARCH 11, 1987, PAGE B5 Fireplace shop a THE HOUSING BOOM continues in Whitby in 1987. 1,081 new houses were started in 1986. plus for 'W The Fireplace Plus first opened its doors in 1975 as the first fireplace specialty shop to serve Durham Region. It started off with about 1,800 square feet of warehouse and showroom space. Today, the com- pany has been expanded and in ad- dition to fireplaces, offers a full selection of woodstoves, prefabricated chimneys, glass doors, chimney brushes and all related accessories. Fireplaces have always been popular and are now made more ef- ficient using glass doors, return hot air duct and outside combustion air. The most popular type of fireplace is the "factory built" zero clearance. Fireplace Plus specializes in Heatilator brand fireplaces. Heatilator pioneered the heat circulating concept back in 1926. Controlled combustion products were a great improvement in ef- ficiency and airtight wood stoves are capable of reducing home heating costs by as much as 50 to 75 percent. Not only is this new breed of woodstove more efficient, but also smart in appearance offering glass doors and gold, brass or nickel trim as well as built-in fans. Some also ïhitby Electrie company meets the challenge Jim McTeague at age 20 years established a small electrical firm in the Town of Ajax in the year of 1953. Jim then moved to Whitby in 1955 and was married in 1956. From this point on the residential business progressed. Thirty-four years later McTeague Electric 'is well established in Whitby and area, having expanded to date to 14 employees. With nine service trucks including an aerial bucket truck. Jim recalls eleétrical in- stallations for new. homes gradually presented little challenge. Eighteen years ago he focused in on the Industrial and Commercial aspect of the trade. "The needs are entirely different," he says, adding that more qualifications of high tech are required. While courses are held constantly to upgrade personnel in programmed controls, digital com- puter systems, industrial motor controls and energy management. The company is now located in the new premises at 300 Beech St. West after movmg from a Brock St. N. location. One of the longtime em- ployee's and friend is Supervisor Andy Ootjers. Jim has five sons and one daughter, four whom decided to en- ter the business. Tom having a B.A. in Urban Studies, at the University of Western Ontario, Doug a jour- neyman electrician, Gary, a jour- neyman electrician, Peter, having worked with Toronto Hydro was the last to join the company, daughter MaryJo is one of the secretaries. Jim's fifth son Greg, is in his fourtlí year in politicial science and languages at Carlton University in Ottawa. "The 'KEY', without the advice, the understanding, patience and a 'lot of love from my wife 'Mary' our company would not enjoy the success we have today." 668-4278À TEAGUE ELECTRIC LIMITED ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS: COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL Jim MeTeague, daughter Mary Jo Boyes. Back row from left to right, Andy Oot- jers, sons Doug MeTeague, Tom MeTeague, Gary McTeague and Peter McTeague. ~flfl RFFCH STREET. WHITBY. ONTARIO 668*4276 .100 BEECH STREET, WHITBY, ONTARIO have maintenance free porcelain finishes in several colors. All major brands are available including Elmira Stove Works and Vermont Castings. A new breed of fireplace promises the efficiency of an air- tight woodstove and the aesthetic appeal of a fireplace. The BIS (which stands for Built-In-Stove) Fireplace from Security Chimneys offers a no-compromise choice of elegance and efficiency. Fireplace Plus can arrange for the complete installation of a wood- stove or fireplace and will try. to assist those customers who want to do the job themselves. In order to offer their customers the best possible service, Fireplace Plus keeps up-to-date on the latest developments in the woodburning industry. The Fireplace Plus is a member of the Canadian Wood Energy In- stitute, the Wood Heating Alliance of the United States, the Better Business Bureau, and the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. Located at the corner of Burns St. and Hopkins St., the Fireplace Plus is open from Tuesdays to Saturdays to serve its customers. 668-4278 omý