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Jim Donkers has had a dream to own a business Now, after three vears of tough work and an invest- ment of about $140,000 Jim, his wife Noella and brother Henry are beginning to see that dream come true I's spring. the three Port partners opened the Perry Mini Golf and Driving Range on a 10 acre parcel of land on Concession 4, about two miles south of Port Perry In an interview with the Star last week, Jim said his aim has been to build a complex which will provide golfing recreation to appeal to all members of the family, FOL vis Thad Bo CAO ¥ There are 20 concrete pads and mats for those who like to flail away at a golf ball. G. DEEGAN DENTURE THERAPY CLINIC 305 Queen Street - Port Perry PHONE 985-2916 Monday to Friday Evenings & Saturdays by Appointment young and old alike. And despite the rather un- predictable weather during the spring and early summer Jim says that business so far has been up to their expec- tations. If it continues, they should show a profit at the end of the vear. he said. They bought the land almost four years ago as an investment, and then decid- ed it would make a good spot for a driving range and mini-putt course. "We think it is a natural location," says Jim. "We are located between two existing golf courses. There is no other such facil- ity in the Port Perry area, and it fits in with the summer recreational and tourist type business in this area." They started actual construction in the spring of 1977 and one of the first jobs was to clear the 10 acres of land and then seed the area of the driving range. The 18-hole mini-putt lay- out, which is on four differ- ent levels, is based on the design of a championship course in southern Cali- fornia. With sand traps, water hazards and a variety of twists and turns, the putting course offers fun and chall- enge even for those who have never had a gold club in their hands before. Jim says he is attracting customers from the Port Perry, Uxbridge and Oshawa-Whitby areas, and many are coming back on a regular basis. One local couple like the mini-putt so much they have taken out a seasonal membership and manage to get a round or two every day. With 20 concrete driving pads, some 15,000 range balls and markers up to 300 yards, the driving range offers fun for those who just like to smack a golf ball around, and a chance for the more serious golfers to get in some practise away from the course. The range balls are top quality, most of them high compression and with tough covers. There is a grassy area away from the concrete pads where golfers can practise with their irons. Next year, Jim says he plans to build a couple of artificial turf greens on the range so golfers will have a target to shoot at. Jim admits that getting concrete septic tanks Brooklin Concrete, first in quality, steel- reinforced precast concrete septic tanks. 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Now that that part is behind him, Jim is now working hard to maintain good relations with his customers. The putting course and range are open seven days a week from early morning until dusk. Lights have been installed over the putting course. Jim says he will stay open until late fall. Getting into the golf business has been something of a switch for Jim who was in the grocery business in Oshawa. His brother Henry worked at a car plant in Ajax. They have sunk a lot of time, effort and money into their new venture and are determined to provide first- class golfing fun and recreation. Brooklin Horticultural Society by Margaret Beath "Everything's Coming Up Roses', proved to be the most appropriate theme for the flower show held by the Brooklin Horticultural Socie- ty on June 25. In spite of rain, hail, wind, etc., it was a most beautiful show with 135 entries. President Valerie Hundert opened the meeting at 8:10 p.m. and all present sang O Canada, following which she welcomed more than 55 people who attended, includ- ing guests from Whitby, Oshawa, Ajax, Uxbridge, Hampton and Lambeth, way down in Middlesex County. Margaret Beath, Secre- tary, then gave a report on the Ontario Horticultural Association's Annual Con- vention, held in beautiful Thunder Bay. She and the President attended as dele- gates and remarked on the hospitable welcome accor- ded them by the Thunder Bay Society. The President then an- nounced that our Society will be entering its prize-winning float in the County Town Carnival Parade. She also thanked Joan Brak and her committee for graciously making corsages, boutin- nieres and table arrange- ments for the Grade VIII graduation class at Meadow- crest School. Doris Marlow then intro- duced Audrey Meiklejohn of the Canadian Rose Society, speaker for the evening. She is a multi-talented lady and possessed with a fine sense of humour; is considered to be one of Canada's best flower arrangers; is a well known Judge and member of the Ontario Garden Club, as well as a Director of the Canadian Rose Society. Mrs. Meiklejohn imparted many valuable tips on the growing, showing and arranging of roses. Mar- garet Beath thanked the speaker. Judge for the show was Mrs. Genevieve Robertson who did a fine job of what must have been a very diffi- cult task. Prize for Best Specimen Red Rose, donated by Red Rose Tea Co., was won by Rene Thiebaud, and Best Decorative prize, donated by Brooklin Pro Hardware, was won by Dorothy Barter. Best Speci- men of the Show, prize donated by Red Rose Nur- sery, was won by Gib Marlow. Everyone enjoyed viewing this particular show as well as the refreshments organ- ized by Aldine Wick and served by Willie Nesbitt and Margaret Powell.