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"A Family Tradition for 133 Years" PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, October 5, 1999 - 15 Prepare to be scared at the spooky Halloween Haunted Village By Karen Davis Scugog Island News Scugog Shores Historical Museum, Village and Archives The next event to be held at the museum is the fourth annual Murder Mystery on Oct. 15 from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Come out and help Mayor Howzitt and Sheriff Dunn finger the culprit. Tickets may be purchased by calling Lynn at 985-9894 after 6 p.m. The Halloween Haunted Village for little ones will be completely organized and run by the OAC Business Class of Port Perry High School. This spooky adventure will run from 5 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 21 to 23 and Oct. 29 to 31. For more information call 985-3589. Scugog Island United Church A service of World-Wide Communion was held on Sunday morning. A time of fellowship and refreshments was enjoyed by the congregation following the service. Special thanks to Bonnie Bell for organizing this time. The Moms and Tots and Friends will meet on Wednesday, Oct. 6 at 9:30 a.m. Choir practice will be held on Thursday, Oct. 7 at 7 p.m. The Decorating Committee will be at the church at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 9 to receive items to decorate for the Thanksgiving Service. The Thanksgiving Service will be held at our regular time of 9:45 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 10. Our Anniversary Service will be held on Sunday, Oct. 17 at 11 a.m. Our guest speaker will be Rev. Jack Griffen and music by The Four Dads. A time of fellowship will follow the service. For pastoral care call Elaine Barber at 985-4094. Call 985-8871 with your news for next week's column. HOME IMPROVEMENT iY J IEP Renovation trends reflect the changing needs of Canadian home owners whether it's creating room for aging parents, a home work space or simply a more enjoyable living envi- ronment. At the same time, quality and long-term value are paramount. Professional renovators keep in close touch with the marketplace. You can expect them to be knowl- edgeable about the latest consumer trends and able to give you salid advice on appropriate designs, prod- ucts and regulations, no matter what kind of renova- tion you want to undertake. Multi-generation | Housing The younger generation is delaying final departure from the parental home; at the same time, aging par- ents are moving in with their adult children. Self- contained in-law, or sec- ondary suites may be accommodated within the existing house or built as new additions. Depending on the regulations in your community, a secondary suite may be used later as a rental unit. Accessible Housing Whether renovating for yourself or adding an in-law suite, it's a gaod idea to include accessibility fca- tures-wide doorways and halls, grab-bars in the bath- room, non-skid flooring, lever-type handles and so on. Many of these features simply make good sense; they make life easier and safer for everyone at a rea- sonable cost. The Home Office Canadians are working out of their homes in record numbers, whether they are operating their own business or telecom- muting. Rendvating your home providgs the ideal opportunity to create an attractive and efficient work environment with acousti- cal insulation, pre-wiring, built-in work stations, shelving, storage space and, possibly, lots of natural light. Home Entertainment Centres It takes more than the right electronic equipment to make a good entertain- ment centre. The design of the room must be carefully planned. Acoustical insula- tion in the ceiling and floors and proper sound- resistant framing in the walls make sure that people in the rest of the house are not disturbed. Custom-built shelving makes it easier to organize your equipment. Energy Retrofitting Upgrading the energy performance of your home is generally less costly when you piggy-back energy improvements onto other renovation work. From insulation to energy-effi- cient heating systems, win- Renovation Trends dows, appliances and light- Ing, your renovator can advise you on options to reduce energy use and increase your savings. Healthy Indoor Air Do you regularly experi- ence headaches, respiratory problems or allergies at home? They could be signs of poor air quality. Professional renovators can help diagnose the problems and improve your indoor air quality, whether it's fix- ing a leaky foundation or installing a mechanical ven- tilation system. They can also suggest healthier prod- ucts and techniques to min- imize air-borne pollution and chemical emissions. Sandra Dee's 2131) s Viste Kolbas! 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