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yy + EES A AEN PAN SS ry hale i apa Ad PREMERA RE LIRIAS Mids BRA AY HERA 20 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday August 10, 1982 Miniature village a dream come true for Len Cullen Cullen Gardens and Minia- ture Village, located west of Highway 12 on Taunton Road is getting a big name in a short time. What was once a cattle pasture, has been turned into a paradise of trees, flowers and other plants swept art- fully around small scale replicas of some of Dur- ham's finest architectual designs by Len Cullen, founder of this Miniature Village. There are about 80 tiny buildings complete with tiny, life-like dolls set about in various poses. In addition "each room is furnished and the settlement is fully lit in the evenings. Len Cullen's dream of a mini community began 17 years ago. Over the years between 1966 and 1978, grad- ual improvements were made on the 50 acres of pasture as time and money allowed. Trees were planted, buildings restored, or re- built, lawns established, bridges installed and walk- ways designed. On Friday, May 30th, 1980, Cullen Gardens and Miniature Village opened its doors officially. Harold Black who handles public relations at Cullens told the Star, over 500,000 visitors are expected in 1982. Visitors can stroll through the gardens at their leisure and take special note of the intricate artistries on each building and setting. A country fair located to the north of the gardens is also unique and features a new addition called "The Flyers" which is an exact replica of the roller coaster found at the Canadian national Exhi- bition. You can't ride it, though, for it is only forty- five feet long, twelve feet wide and six feet high. The miniature settlement Some of the unique features offered at Cullen Gardens is a fire complete with "False" frames, spectators and firemen. Animation is a special feature at Cullen's and brings the miniature village to life. ET = ROBERT J. ESPEY & sc Lis : £ LAW OFFICES OF RISEN & ESPEY E £ LORD SIMCOE PLACE E E Suite 1C - 57 Simcoe St. S. v 2 OSHAWA - 571-3942 £ £ (After Hours: 985-9012) z E Preferred Area of Practice £ £ -- CRIMINAL LAW -- g E00 OOO - THINKING OF CONVERTING TO ELECTRIC OR GAS HEATING? For a Free Estimate CALL: 4 SEASONS HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING 989-2530 Yu is popular year-round and caters to all age groups especially Senior Citizens who enjoy the quiet stroll through the gardens. Visitors also have the option of returning to the Gardens in the evening using their day pass. so they can view the fully lit mini- community. Says Mr. Black "We think its the best light show in Southern Ontario." The snack bar is a big attraction at Cullens where salads, sandwiches, pies, donuts, and other good things can be bought. For a more formal setting, Cullen Gardens offers a main res- taurant which specializes in roast beef dinners and salad bar. Several gift shops are open to the public offering gifts from around the world, and recently opened this past July is the Loghouse Empor- ium which specializes in exotic teas, coffees and cheeses. As visitors tour the grounds they can watch an entertainment program put on three times daily by talented performers. On Saturday evenings at 8 p.m., an English comedy entitled "Box and Cox" is also presented. Each month there is some- thing new to be admired at Cullen Gardens. Right now coloured annuals, asters, exotic flowers and tradi- tional chrysanthemums are in full bloom. For those inter- ested, an antique car show will be put on later this month. A theme park located across the road from the gardens with a Disneyworld setting is to be constructed by 1985, says Mr. Black. This 100 acre setting will be devoted to the heritage of Ontario. The gardens are open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost for adults # | is $3.50; $3 for Senior Cit- izens and students $1.75; for children between the ages of 4 and 12 and under three is free. Family and group rates are also available and an annual pass of $13.75 is also offered for those who wish to take advantage of the year- round highlights at Cullens. To get there from Port Perry, take Highway 12 south to Taunton Boad and turn right. This Main Street Ontario contains some special features if you look and listen closely. Inside the appliance store is a television set that really works. At night the miniature village is fully lit. Manchester area news by Viola Johnson On the foggy Sabbath Morning, a car with brakes screeching drove on the side of the road narrowly missing two mail boxes and the ditch. It slide back to the road and swung around. By then it was slowing down not far from the stop lights. Neighbour J. Oliver rushed down the road to see if he could be of help. How can you protect yourself against the sin of a mad driver? The Olivers have friends visiting. them from the U.S.A.On Saturday, Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Jones and family who have spent a few days years living on the Tom Walsh farm moved back to Prospect where they used to live. The former owners of the Walsh Farm were Mr. and Mrs. Victor Willes and family. A son, Chas Willes, WIFE IS Beth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Grant Hunter. Chas and Beth live in Prince Albert. We still remember the music provided by the above mentioned. Linda Hunter for a time played the piano in our church. Many other Prince Albert people came and provided music. We also had many lovely singers in Manchester and still have. We have a choir sometimes, Janet Lamb is our pianist. We are pleased to have Mr. ~ Wann, = ps TION and Mrs. Roy Dobson safely back from their tour of the western provinces. Don't forget the sale on Saturday at the late Arnold Roach place. On Sunday, there will not be a church service. There will be church services the following Sunday. Fifty antique cars to visit Cullen Gardens Over fifty vintage, antique and classic cars will be shown at Cullen Gardens and Miniature Village, Saturday August 14, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the evening. This unique exhibition will be part of a program sponsored by the Antique and Classic Car Club of Canada. Models of vehicles where all but a few have dis- appeared from our high- ways. They have been re- stored to their original condi- tion and in many cases they outshine the assembly line due to the affection and re- . storing talents of their present owners. Just to talk to these people and to hear their stories is worth all the effort to come out and enjoy this exhibition. Included in the price of admission will be all of the enjoyable features of the Gardens, with flowers, beautifully displayed at their colourful best. The Minia- ture Village continues to be fds Ch ; (HEE ho id The Flyer is an exact replica of the roller coaster found at the Canadian National Exhibition. But you can't ride it for Cullen's miniature version is forty-five feet long, twelve feet wide and only six feet high. the most popular attraction, with buildings, homes, churches and business streets, as seen in just about any Ontario community. Further down in the valley, just over the covered bridge walkway the country fair featuring the new scale model of the CNE flyer, 30 feet by 9 feet of ACTION as the cars full of people speed around the dipping tracks, this miniature towers over the sky-ride, the Merry Go- round, the Monster and 'many other attractions you -will find anywhere in Ontario as you enjoy the many country and fall fairs. 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