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Did You Did You Know? - Ninety years ago this month, January 1918, a huge win- ter snow storm created the biggest blockade ever recorded in the area. Seven trains were held up at Burketon, leaving 150 people to shelter and feed. At Myrtle, the station master had to ac- commodate and feed 70 people. It was reported that there was 12 ft. of snow covering the tracks along the Port Per- ry to Lindsay line in one place. Now that's a snow storm. Seems today when we get six inches of snow we think we're hard done by. Just think what it would have been like in 1918 without snowblowers and ploughs. is proud to present... “Creating the Life | was Meant to Live” ONE MONTH COURSE Know? Did You Know? The Brock Santa Claus is still part of the store’s rations each December. Since suggest- ing last month the jolly old elf had been missing for a number of years, we learned that he indeed does make his annual appearance. The confu- sion seems to have stemmed from his relocation a few years ago to the “Brock’s on Foot” window, instead of the ladies fashions window in which he used to make his showing. Thanks to Julie Brock for clearing up the misconception. Next year, Julie hints, Santa may return to his window with a special list of names... keep tuned! I a: a Learn Julie Flippin Certified Psychotherapist how you created your present life and how to create a life you've only dreamed of. Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself. Creating in a healthier community” 905-985-1011 * email: julie@the julieflippincenter.com 1-877-730-6914 + www.thejulieflippincenter.com Course Dates/Times: Saturday March 21st - 10am - 4pm Tuesday March 24th, 31st - 7pm - 9pm Tuesday April 7th & 14th - 7pm - 9pm PLEASE CALL TO REGISTER Christmas spirit is alive and well in Port Perry Dear Editor, In this time of worldwide stress and unease, it is a pleasure to know that good old-fashioned Christmas Spirit is still alive and well in Port Perry. To do my part to support the local economy, I decided to “shop local” this year. In every store in our pictur- esque downtown community I was greeted with warmth, smiles and genuine, exceptional help. A big hats off to our local retailers and I wish you continued success in 2009! Dr Erika Buckley, Perry ATH b) de with our accessory table 168-178 Queen St., Port Perry 905-985-2521 ¢ www.brocks.ca ¢ FOCUS - JANUARY 2009 9