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Scugog’s new Visitor, Business Welcome Centre Officially opens Mayor Marilyn Pearce, Scugog Chamber furniture is nestled in every corner. of Commerce president Craig Taylor and BIA “Welcome to our Welcome Centre,” said president Stewart Bennett proved something an exuberant Mayor between the ribbon and important on July 26th. They have demonstrat- cake cutting. “Remember, although Craig has ed that the three influential groups, each with the staff (referring to Kristyn Smith and two its own special interests, can work together summer students), this is my house,” she con- and make things happen. tinued. To which Stewart Bennett added, "But Scugog Township, the Chamber of Com- the washrooms are mine!” merce and the BIA spent less than a month The Centre will be open seven days a week outfitting this new, efficient storefront, located _ providing restroom facilities to visitors. Mon- at 181 Perry Street adjacent to the Municipal day through Saturday the doors are open from offices. The centre will assist businesses, tour- 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., and Sundays staff are ists and residents with maps, brochures, con- available from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. tact information and ambience. “It’s been a good partnership,” commented ‘Scugog Township Mayor Marilyn Pe: The Port Perry Arts Association lined the Councillor Drew. Council members on hand cuts the cake to officially open the new _ walls with paintings and, thanks to Jeff Reid agreed. And Scugog Township will benefit icugog Welcome Centre on July 26th. of Reid’s Independent Groceries, comfortable from the centre for years to come. At Tansi Orthopedic don’t ask for a size, ask to be fitted. Do you suffer from foot pain, swollen legs, back pain, over-pronation flat feet, calf muscle pain, arthritis or diabetes? We carry orthopedic footwear, custom orthotics, compression stockings, complete line of Obusforme products, back support & body braces. 1894 SCUGOG ST ae: LEE UNIT 5 Ps ; ATHLETIC SHOES ORTHOTICS 7 : ORTHOPEDICALLY (FOOD BASIC frove 10am Wed. 10am tL 11am WE ACCEPT: All group insurance pla i evils Susy and nsorares Boo, Veteran Air ards Progr id ay or focus@observerpub.ca FOCUS - Aucust 2006 5