Lake Scugog Historical Society Historic Digital Newspaper Collection

Port Perry Star, 12 May 1987, p. 2

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2 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, May 12, 1987 Handi Transit is now operating in Scugog and Uxbridge - Townships. General manager Doug Manuel (centre) was in Port Malcolm and Mayor Jerry Taylor. The van will be operated by Bon- nie Windsor. For details about this new service, see story. On delivery SOO Sitting Fee Per Person "N 1 8x10* Sa 2 5x7" s 4 3 wallets* "Approximate Measurements wine Offer Per Family | : son 3 , Satisfaction ¢ | FRIDAY, MAY 15th ».10 AM to 8 PM | SATURDAY, MAY 16th ... 10 AM to 5 PM . STEDMANS Port Perry Plaza - Port Perry, Ontario Perry last week to show the new vehicle to councillor Lawrence After three years planning Handi-Transit now rolling After more than three years on the drawing board, the dream of a Handi Transit service in Scugug and Uxbridge townships is now a reality. The new Dodge van, specially equipped for transporting wheel chairs is now operating in the two municipalities, and that's great news for those physically handicap- ped individuals who have no other means of getting around. Doug Manuel, general manager of Handi Transit Inc., the non profit company which runs the service in Oshawa, Whitby, Newcastle and now Scugog-Uxbridge, told the Star last week that it is available for anyone with a permanent or tem- porary physical disability, primari- ly those confined to wheel chairs, but also those who must use crut- ches or walkers. The van, which is dispatched from « Oshawa, will operate Tuesday and Thursday in Scugog and Monday and Wednesday in Uxbridge. Mr. Manuel said the van will take the disabled anywhere in Durham Region for any reason, but medical visits will be given priority. "This is a public transit system for the disabled. There are no restrictions," he stated. The cost for a return trip in-town (Port Perry) is $3, while a round trip from Port Perry to Oshawa is $8.50. The fare increases slightly from points outside Port Perry. Bonnie Windsor of Port Perry has been hired by Handi Transit to drive | Phantom T-shirts Every major event since the invention of the wheel has pro- duced T-Shirts to commemorate it, and Participaction's Challenge Day will be no different. - - Pineridge Sports is printing up shirts (with a drawing of the Phantom on the back and the Crown Life Participaction Challenge logo on the front) within the next few weeks so they'll be ready for Challenge Day, May 27. The shirts will sell for a mere $6 a piece, and Pineridge Sports (on Queen St., Port Perry) will be donating $1 from each sale to Community Memorial Hospital's x-ray depart- ment fundraising campaign. + Groups are encouraged to order the t-shirts as soon as possible, For information, call 985-2839. : "1 fiteed or vour money cheerfully refunded. PIZZA PARLOUR 150 Water St. Port Perry 1985-2225 Clip & Save HOLIDAY SPECIAL Buy an X-LARGE PIZZA with up to 3 items for only ... 5] 00 Plus Tax This spécial runs from 4 PM to 8 PM Daily, Friday, May 15 to Mon., May 18/87 1 Pizza per Coupon. f L EASTER SEALS HELP! So back a fighter with Easter Seals. Your donation does make a difference! i I : rey Rd It you have not received your Easter Seals and wish to make your dona tion, to help handicapped children. please mail or take your donation to THE EASTER SEAL FUND The Rotary Club of Port Perry P.O. Box 1711, Port Perry, Ont. the Scugog-Uxbridge van. The van is designed to carry up to five wheel chairs which-are secured by floor clamps. There is also seating for two non-wheel chair per- sons, And the van is-air¢conditioned for comfort. ; A fully hydraulic loading ramp means an individual can get in and out of the van without getting out of the wheel chair. The cost of the van with all the additional equipment was $37,000. Half of that amount came from the provincial government, the re- mainder was raised through public donations in Uxbridge and Scugog . "I really want to emphasize the contributions that came from the two communities, and the efforts of Elizabeth Fulford from Scugog Community Care," said Mr. Manuel. ~The operating costs will be shared by Uxbridge and Scugog Townships and are estimated at about $25,000 annually. . Mr. Manuel and Mrs. Windsor spent much of last week taking the van to nursing homes and hospitals in the two Townships to let people know the service is now in operation. "The response was fantastic," he said. '"'Now these people are able to get out and get around. There are some (in the communities) who just have not been able to get." Anyone wishing information about the Handi Transit service can phone the office in Oshawa at 571-1222 or the dispatch office at 571-1252. The : Cottage + Custom Picture Framing - Gifts 581 KING ST., EAST, Phone 728-4111 Gallery ZN: OSHAWA, ONTARIO L1H 1G3 STORE HOURS: Monday to Friday 10 AM to 6 PM; Saturday 10 AM to 5 PM. FREE GIFT-WRAP ALL YEAR LONG It's our 9th ANNIVERSARY and we would like to celebrate by having many specials of interest to our customers! Anniversary Specials! Custom Framing............ccooeunvrrerrenes frovsresneninpurians 20% OFF Stock Framing, Photo & Plate Frames .............. 20% OFF Lladro, Coalport & Hummel Figurines ................ 25% OFF Pendelfins & Sandicast Animals Collector Plates ........................ Other Selected Items.............. ners 10-50% OFF RA, 50% OFF Any purchase will entitle you to win a framed Robert Bateman Limited Edition Print (retail valug $425.00), drawn May 31, 1987. ste nseesmeeres sain 25%. OFF 'A WORKSHOP PRODUCTION SATURDAY, MAY. 23rd +h FRIDAY, MAY 22nd 80'CLOCK 4, J TOWN HALL 1878, » 4 _ PORT PERRY. { ° LE 4 Ee

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