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Port Perry Star, 7 Jun 1988, p. 9

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rn A Under bright sunny skies last Wednesday morning, the newly expanded Port Perry IGA opened its doors after a brief Grand Opening Ceremony. About 100 people crowded : around the entrance of IGA as : Jim and Chris Grieve, and Alex does not live in Port Perry, whenever hea and his wife Noelle come to town they feel like they are at home. Prior to cutting the ribbon to officially open the expanded IGA, Mayor Jerry Taylor ship, and congratulated parterns Jim Grieve and Alex Ramey on a tremendous job. "We know "you had given thoughts to locating elsewhere, but wanted to be a part of the downtown," the Mayor said. thanks to the efforts of people like the owners of IGA, that Port Perry is known far and wide for have a beautiful downtown core. with this expansion," the Mayor "You have gone the extra mile Two car accident A two car accident late Satur- day evening on Highway 7A just east of the causeway caused exten- sive damage and sent at least two people to hospital. «5, A Whitby OPP. spokesman said the accident took place about 10:30 when a car hit the rear of another car. i The spokesman described the brought gresting from the Town injuries as not life-threatening. A 1983 Honda driven by Chris McConnell of Blackstock was badly damaged, as was the other vehcile involved, a 1978 : Dodge driven by Barry Bannister, : 28 of RR 3, Port Perry. 7 Whitby OPP have charged .. Bannister with impaired driving. | Music recital Port Perry music teachers and students are playing host to other music students from all over the Durham Region during a special recital Monday June 13. Sponsored by the Ontario Reg- istered Music Teacher's Associa- tion (ORMTA), the recital will be held at Town Hall 1873 at 7:30 p.m. There's no admission fee but a basket will be placed by the door for donations. As well as many visitors, the event will feature a variety of lo- cal talent, and organizers are hop- ing a large crowd will turn out to hear the music. Thank You ... em -- he ma erry IGA he management of Port Perry . Lishes Go ond a well deserved thanks to all those super people who worked on our huge nsion. | | The building contractors and all other building trades people willingly worked long hours and sometimes around the clock on weekends to complete their jobs and keep inimum. hoppin inconveniences to a mi ? Phe same applies to all those who work ed in the same way in the mammoth task of stalling all of the new equipment. " Once again, a warm thanks to our ) dedicated employees who just wouldn't qui until the job was completed. He went on to say that it was concluded. : + and Noelle Ramey assisted # Mayor Jerry Taylor in cutting a bright blue ribbon to officially # open the bright, new grocery store. Prior to the ribbon cutting, Jim Grieve thanked everyone for their patience and loyalty during their nine months of con- struction, and said that he was sure they would be happy with the new look. Partner Alex Ramey com- mended Jim and his staff for their perseverance during the construction, saying that the staff in Port Perry is second to none. Mr. Ramey also proudly an- nounced that over 80% of the work on the expansion was ac- complished with local trades people, and said that thousands i of man-hours had been given to ; # local business people. v "i "With over 50 years in the #4 food industry, I have had no 2 greater pleasure than being a part § of the Port Perry business com- © munity," Mr. Ramey said. "Port Zi Perry is a super, super town." = He concluded that although he Rt RR OR EE SR RRR RR RRs RN AA SESE it was a very special day last Wednesday for partners Jim Grieve and Alex - Ramey (left) as they held the official opening of their newly enlarged IGA gro- | cery store. Mayor Jerry Taylor (centre) was on hand for a brief opening ceremo- ny and cut the ribbon to mark the occasion. Holding the ribbon for the Mayor i are, Chris Grieve (left) and Noelle Ramey, wives of the owners. : . 2 I a rs SS MEDICAL ASSOCIATES, 462 PAXTON ST. Maureen Salkeld, B,A., M.Ed. -- PSYCHOTHERAPY -- 985-075 -- MARRIAGE & FAMILY COUNSELLING -- _ DAY or EVENING -- -- DIVORCE MEDIATION -- -- STRESS MANAGEMENT -- *...0 warm and funny movie." ROGER EBERT "comedy hit of the season... a wonderful suprise." JEFFREY LYONS -- ee CEE L YOUR FRIENDLY, Now available on VIDEO PORT PERRY 68 WATER STREET, "PORT PERRY 985-9888 Sunday to Thursday -- Noon to 8:00 PM Friday & Saturday -- Noon to 9:00 PM also available at 70 Baldwin St., Brooklin I t= i \ N\ o

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