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PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, June 13, 1989 -- 43 | Celebrating 40 ! years of serving Port Perry This Is. where it all began 40 years ago when Merlin Dowson first opened his food store on Queen Street. The above pho- to was taken in the early 1960's (check the prices) while the photo below shows the same shop before 1949 when it was , a harness store. The Dowson familly is still in the food busi- ness at Valu-mart in the Port Perry Plaza. Tradition, continuity, an emphasis on personal service. These are some of the ideals ... that are part of the identity of any community. And In Port Perry, the Dowson name has . been associated with the grocery business for four decades. It was In the late spring of 949 when Merlin Dowson first opened their own food store on Queen Street, in the loca- .tlon of the present Creative Basket shop. The name became Red and White and recently Valu-mart at the Port Perry Plaza on Highway 7A. As the community grew and changed over the years, Dowson's kept pace with the changes, moving to a larger store in the plaza in 1975. But the traditions that began with this family business are just important today as they weré 40 years ago when Merlin first opened his store. Pictured above are members of the family who continue to play an active role in the operation and management of Valu- mart. From left Dave and Nancy Obee, Mr. Merlin Dowson and his wife Dora, Ken Dowson, Cary Dowson, and at right front Shirley and Don Gibson. Greenbank woman wins Ist prize in Lakes singing A good number from Green- bank were present at the Pinedale Sunday School Anniversary on Sunday morning, Service at Greenbank is at the usual hour this coming Sunday. The afternoon U.C.W. will be at the home of Muriel Gibson on Wednesday June 14 at 1:30 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Holtby were entertained last Friday evening, the occasion was their 43rd wedding anniversary. Con- gratulations to Margaret and IMPORTANT: HURR 'DAY CAMP ¢€@& REGISTRATION" | Day Camp is ... A new and exciting opportunity for children \ to enjoy the experience of summer camp and make new friends ... Swimming, Canoeing, Camp Craft and More! -- Camp Locations -- PORT PERRY and BLACKSTOCK Program runs Monday to Friday 9 AM to 4 PM Extended Care available.) and register at: 108 North Street or call: 985-0303 Camps are quickly filling up. Harold from your Greenbank friends. The June meeting of Greenbank Women's Institute will be held on June 21 at 8 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Neil Hunter. Roll Call is What is your fun time hobby? There will be a demonstration on tying scarves and a speaker on "Child care when needed most." We hope to see you there. Congratulations to Chris Cookman who graduated from Niagara College, Welland on June 10 where he received his Hor- ticultural Technician Diploma. A number of friends and relatives enjoyed the graduation exercises. Belated wedding congratula- tions to Diana Baylis and Mike Pellitier who were married in Greenbank Church and now reside in the village. Heidi Meisner participated in the Kawartha Lakes Annual Open Country Singing Contest June 10 & 11 at Peterborough Memorial Center & won 1st prize in her category. Congratulations Heidi. News next week 985-2924. 38 WATER STREET, PORT PERRY 985-8491 - -- providing 14 years experience in -- REAL ESTATE -- INCORPORATIONS FAMILY LAW -- WILLS -- ESTATES GUARANTEED INVESTMENT CERTIFICATES Monthly Rates 1 Jem eee 11 1/4% 2 YEARS ................. 11 % 3 YEARS ...ccoc00ns 10 1/2% 4 YEARS ............ 10 1/4% 5 YEARS: ....conn- 10 1/4% Annual Rates 1 YEAR ............. 11 3/4% 2 YEARS ............ 11 1/2% 3 YEARS .....o.oncnnz 11% 4 YEARS ............ 10 3/4% B YEARS .......c.e 10 3/4% Rates Subject to Change without Notice. SCUGOG FINANCIAL SERVICES | A DIVISION OF CRESSBROOK FINANCIAL PLANNING LTD. 250 QUEEN STREET -- PORT PERRY "Serving Scugog for Over 15 Years" PHONE 985-3832 All Members of Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation ST] LAW OFFICES