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Canadian Statesman (Bowmanville, ON), 21 Mar 1990, p. 25

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Section Two The Canadian Statesman, Bowman ville, March 21,1990 5 Everything from Cameras to Jewellery to Watches to ... "You name it, we just might have it." That's how Robert Parkinson, Parkinson, owner of Parky's Second Hand and Estate Brokers describes the wide selection of merchandise available in his shop. Jewellery, watches, calculators, calculators, home furniture, cameras, cameras, sporting goods, televisions, televisions, and musical instruments are just a few of Triple F Bowling Dirk Van Abbema 20 pts, John Rozema 19 pts, Case De Plaa 18 1/2 pts, "Brian Buma 17 pts, Ralph Bouw- meester 17 pts, Frances Mulder 16 pts, Jean Nadeau 13 pts, Ron Bonsma 13 pts, Hammy Vander Gaast 13 pts, Bill Van Dyk 12 1/2 pts, Don Vander Meer 11 pts, Andy Bonsma 9 pts. High Single Ladies Minnie Minnie Kaldeway 255, High Single Single Men Jean Nadeau 287, High Triple Ladies Minnie Kaldeway 641, High Triple Men Jean Nadeau 765, High Average Ladies Nel Van Abbema Abbema 186, High Average Men Jean Nadeau 210. the items that Parky's sells. The shop, which opened in Bowmanville this month, is located at 137 King St. E. It's open six days a week (Monday to Saturday) between between the hours of 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Although Parky's is new to Bowmanville, it is the third second hand and estate estate brokerage store to be opened by Mr. Parkinson in the past four years. His first shop, located at 528 Simcoe St. S., Oshawa, was opened four years ago. About one year ago, he established established a store at 111B Dundas St. W., Whitby. Mr. Parkinson adds that a lifelong lifelong interest in antiques and used merchandise led him to open a business specializing specializing in these items. Sales and walk-in business business are among the stores' major source of inventory. And Mr. Parkinson is quick to note that his business business is not a pawnshop. Since he is in the business business of purchasing used merchandise, there are occasions occasions when his shop may be offered stolen goods. However, However, thieves should beware of the fact that every item purchased purchased by Parky's is record ed and filed with the Durham Durham Regional Police. ■ "I co-operate with the Durham Regional Police 100 per cent," explains Mr. Parkinson. Parkinson. In fact, a number of stolen goods are actually recovered recovered and restored to their rightful owner after someone someone attempts to dispose of them through a second hand store. Since each item is on record with the police, something something that's stolen can be identified by police who can then track down the person who sold it through the names and addresses which are carefully recorded. Mr. Parkinson estimates that customers can pay about 50 per cent less for an item in nis shop than they would pay for it.if they went to a retail store ana purchased purchased it new. He also offers top prices for gold and diamonds and guarantees everything they sell. Of course, merely reading about this fascinating shop can't compare with an actual actual visit and an opportunity to browse among the merchandise. merchandise. Drop by Parky's and you'll see what we mean. Peter Performs Popular Service at Tax Time Income tax time is rapidly approaching, and once again a special service was being being provided by accountant Peter Hobb, King St. East, Bowmanville. On Wednesday Wednesday evening, Hilda Shuttleworth posed with Mr. Hobb to publicize this free service which was arranged through the Community Care office here. lection, cable ' ' ghto • > uit. ch, and tifully. , E Z and jst me?" : says as ooter's All TroubleShooter operators have been trained to handle any minor roadside emergency or repair. And each TroubleShooter is well prepared to assist, with an assortment of equipment that includes gasoline, windshield washer fluid, a fire extinguisher, a tool kit, battery cables, blankets, a First Aid kit, spare fan belts, and more. I For situations of a more serious Rature, each TroubleShooter is also equipped with a cellular phone. If you like, you could even call home to explain why you'll be late for dinner. 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MOTORS LIMITED 1510 Dundas Street East R.R, #6, Bmvmanvllle Whitby 668-3104 436-2222 Robert (Parky) Parkinson is one of Bowmanville's newest businessmen but he is no stranger to the business of second hand goods and estate brokerage. He is the owner of shops in Whitby and Oshawa. He opened at third location at 137 King St. East, Bowmanville, this month. Tyrone News Jacqueline Vaneyk, after having been a member of the planning team, attended the National Consultation for Primary Food Producers, United Church of Canada, John and Jacqueline Vaneyk Vaneyk attended the 80th birthday celebration of Olga Fallis, Millbrook, on Sunday, Sunday, March 11,1990. Attending the 40th birthday birthday celebration of Bill and Carol DeMille of Colling- wood, Ontario, at the home of Agnes DeMille, Bowmanville, Bowmanville, on Sunday, were Paul and Bessie Vaneyk, Gary, Darryl, Ellen and friend; John and Jacqueline Vaneyk: Vaneyk: Kris and Joy Vaneyk and Angela. There were eleven tables, and three players over, of euchre at the Community Centre on March 9, 1990, with the following results: first Norman Ronrer, followed followed by Fred Griffin, John Broome, Doug Renton, Ber- niece Wells, John Schoon- derbeek. Ladies' Low Vi Hayward, Men's Low Clarence Clarence Bell. 50-50 Draw Ruby Smith, Carl Ferguson. Special Special Prizes Leo Vandenhov- en, Fred Griffin, Verna Robinson. Robinson. IT'S THE ANNUAL BOWMANVILLE ROTARY CLUB'S Easter Seal Campaign OUR LOCAL OBJECTIVE * , $18,500.00 Please...Help Us. Help Our Kids Please drop your donation off at the Bowmanville branch of the Bank of Montreal, and help us save on increased * postal costs. In order to meet our objective, WE NEED YOUR HELP! Back a Fighter with Easter Seals WE KNOW YOU CARE- SHOW YOU CARE, Many thinking people are pre-arranging funerals At quiet times, along with their own private thoughts, many people --both young and elderly --are making the sensible decision to pre-arrange their funeral. Their wishes are made known well before time of need, removing stress from surviving relatives. Call or write for our selection of brochures on the various aspects of funerals and pre-planning. Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home 53 Division Street BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C2Z8 Phone 623-5668

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