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v J Te a re Ee hal dl cE lL LL a me " "5 ---- - ul -~ a -- o hat bovis: | { "Business Showcase 2000" The Port Perry Star - Tuesday, January 4, 2000 - 11 o NViatas 4 7A /) mm FANG. From the corner of a dental office eight years ago to the 1999 Scugog Retailer of J >, vy ro sok a the Year, things continue to get better and better for Dana Smith and her Queen St. FINE JEWELLERY DESIGN REPAIR ll Ve WP ima" | business, Dana's Goldsmithing Inc. oo | ' GANAS GOLDSMITHING Ing A certified goldsmith after her graduation in 1992, Dana soon opened her own ; -- jewellery store in Port Perry, and she hasn't looked back since. - One step through the doors of her beautifully renovated building -- located at 186 Queen St. -- and the customer will know that Dana's knowledgeable staff will do everything they can to make their visit a satisfying one. "We'll do just about everything we can to make the customer happy," said Dana, noting that her store specializes in the custom design of most jewellery. And, besides helping customers create a one-of-a-kind piece, which is done right in the Port Perry store, Dana's Goldsmithing also offers a large selection of fine jewellery as well as giftware. : Repair work and engraving are also done on the premises, usually within two working days, and appraisals and watch and clock repair are also available. Dana's Goldsmithing is open Monday to Thursday 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Friday 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays 9:30 am. to 5 p.m.You can reach the store at 985-2953. * EXQUISITE SELECTION * * SUPERIOR QUALITY * * INCOMPARABLE VALUE * Specializing in Custom Design LOCATED IN THE HEART OF HISTORIC DOWNTOWN PORT PERRY 186 QUEEN STREET (905) 985-2953 n : 7h 4 <p Bal Y ' Located in a historic settlement house on the downtown main street of Port e I on / O74 C ) Perry, The Front Porch is one of the prettiest restaurants you could hope to visit. Owned and operated by Sandra Chan, who has more than 17 years of . experience in the food and beverage industry, The Front Porch has been in business for the past five years, winning the distinguished Lifestyle Award in each of those years. The honour is awarded by the Chair Health Committee of North York each year to those demonstrating commitment to high standards in five categories, including food safety, nutrition and non-smoking seating. Sandra and her staff take pride in offering their customers "homemade goodness" in their well-rounded menu which is sure to satisfy any size appetite or craving. A sampling of some of the culinary delights available at The Front Porch include an Avocado Shrimp Salad, Chicken Marsala, and baked rainbow trout. The Front Porch is open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings. To check out the complete menu available at the Front Porch, please stop by 187 Queen St, or call 985-7224 to make a reservation. KNIT FURS & SCULPTURES For more than 20 years now Paula Lishman has created and sold fine-quality knit-fur products and over that time has garnered quite a reputation throughout the world. From her basement beginnings in Blackstock, Paula has watched her company expand globally, from Canada and the United States to runways in Japan. "We ship all over the world, but our biggest markets right now are in the US and Europe,' says Tina Bradt, manager of the Lishman's flagship store right here in Port Perry. A wide selection of the products are available in the store, and all are presently knitted in Scugog Township. "We think of our store here as a gallery to showcase our mens' and womens' coats, hats, shawls, slippers, blankets... we've pretty much got everything here." As well, a recent addition to the popular store is yarn for fur-trimming, crocheting and weaving, says Ms Bradt, estimating that there are almost 300 colours available. And, she adds, everyone is welcome to come in and take a look at the products and try them on. "Some people seem to be nervous when they come in, but we want to encourage them to take it off the rack and try it on." Lishman's is located at 158 Queen St. in Port Perry and can be reached at 985-0574. . 3 DRUG STORE i ------ SLOP PERS : 4 It's cough and cold season again, and Bruton Shoppers Drug Mart has everything needed to ease your suffering. The arrival of winter has brought with it the cold and {0 [e WV \=aB . flu bug, says owner/pharmacist Douglas Brown. But Bruton Shoppers Drug Mart can 3 lend a hand in beating back those nasty sniffles, he added. "We have North Durham's largest selection of self-medications and herbal medications for coughs, colds, and allergies." As well, Bruton Shoppers Drug Mart is . gearing up for Valentine's Day next month with a large selection of quality giftware. Free gift wrapping is also available. And, for a more personal gift, cosmetics and , fragrances are always a wise choice, Mr. Brown added. ; "We also have North Durham's largest selection of cosmetics, with Oil of Ofay, Biotherm, and Quo to complement our existing lines of Roc, Vichy, Elizabeth Arden, Mabelline, Revlon, and Cover Gipl" es Mr. Brown has also added a second store, having recently purchased the Shoppers ito St. S., Uxbridge ® Drug Mart at 29 Toronto St. in Uxbridge. They are open 9am to 9pm Mon. to Fri., 9am 852.3345 to 6pm Sat. and 10am to 5pm on Suh. and holidays. You can call at 852-3345. a The Port Perry store, located at 268 Queen St, is open Mon. to Fri. 8am to 10pm, Sat. 9am to 7pm and Sun. & holidays 9am to 5pm and can be reached at 985-8886. i { i § 7 ---- a -------- 268 Queen §t., Port Perry 985-8880 I ------ A ------