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LR Trap => I EE. a - iit ati aaa e EE ba a 6 -- PORT PERRY STAR REAL ESTATE -- Tuesday, February 12, 199) hl Jase . fod A SI SEE a MUSINgs by Helen Suzanne NEAR-DEATH EXPERIENCE | don't mind telling you | just had the most frightening day of my life. | consider myself a pretty good sport but | know | stared certain death in the face and | don't think at my young age | need any practice runs yet for "The Big Day" down the line...way, way down the line! It wasn't that | was operated on, only to have my heart stop, not once, but three times, and have the surgeons work feverishly round the clock jolting life back into my body while a part of me hovered around the ceiling watching them, feeling peaceful and content. No, it wasn't that. And | wasn't involved in a terrible car acci- dent having the paramedics frantically unfold what was left of me from beneath the remains of my car, tubes and 1.V.s hanging out, oxygen mask on my face, sobbing witnesses yelling "Hurry, Hurry! Don't lose her!" Close, but not Nor did | wake up in the middle of the night and have an apparition appear at the end of my bed, smile calmly at me, take my hand and lead me down a long black tunnel towards a bright light. Definitely, that would catch my at- tention, and | wouldn't be an eager participant, but that wasn't it either. | went to a January sale in a department store. | can't believe it, but | actually lived through it! | should have realized it might be a fight to the death when | lined up with the other bargain hunters. They were all dressed in com- bat boots and helmets, and they weren't smil- ing! The doors opened and from that moment on my feet never hit the ground. | was carried along by the throngs of people grabbing, hit- ting, punching and elbowing each other so vi- ciously | thought | had somehow confused the store with the Roller Derby down the street. In the space of a few seconds, | had swooped through the sports department, linge- rie area, clothing apparel for mature women and not bought a thing. | couldn't! My hands were pinned to my sides. One nasty lady wres- tled me to the ground and ripped off the ear- muffs | was wearing, thinking they were for sale. | wrestled her back and | won! Hulk Ho- gan would have been proud! Before | could get up, a youngster hopped on my back, put a quarter in my hand and screeched in my ear that she wanted a ride. It was so degrading with all those people staring at me, but | gave her a quick spin through the shoe department. The chili was desperately trying to shatter eve- ry display cabinet in the building with her pierc- ing shrill. Thank goodness | had my earmuffs back on! Somehow, | was spat out into the music department for a brief respite. | stared at all these frantic people who, only weeks before were singing Christmas carols and wishing everyone "Season's Greetings." Now it was survival of the fittest. | had had enough. | did three cartwheels, one somersault, five mid-air splits, snatched a pool cue from the sports department in flight, and polevaulted my way to the entrance. Once home, a little disheveled but basical- ly intact, my family asked me what | bought. "Oh, nothing," said |, nonchalantly running my fingers through my hair, ripping out gum and other strange objects | had picked up, "just had a terrific day browsing!" quite the same feeling. PORT PERRY'S LONGEST ESTABLISHED REALTOR FRANK QLLRE LL REALTOR Toronto Line 686-3931 112 SCUGOG STREET - PORT PERRY - ONTARIO "ERNIE DUNCAN "CHERYL HILL "VALUE PLUS CHARACTER": Lovely older home retains the character of yesteryear with oniginal hardwood floors. French doors. brick fireplace. 4 country sized bedrooms. main floor laundry and detached garage. Listed at ony $179.900.00. Call CHERYL HILL 985-7386 or 985-0718 or ERNIE DUNCAN 985-7386 or 986-0055 for your personal viewing appointment. MARK SMIT H, MANAGER IS PLEASED TO CONGRATULATE ERNIE DUNCAN, ON BEING THE TOP LISTING AGENT, - FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY, 1991. A PLACE TO CALL YOUR OWN: Raise your family in this 3 bedroom brick bungalow just steps to the lake. Watch the kids play in your huge backyard from your OPEN HOUSE hobby shop in the 1'2 car detached SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17th garage. Enjoy the warmth of woodstove 1:00 - 3:00 PM mn your finished rec room. Listed at $169.900.00. Call GLENN McCOY DIRECTIONS: Scugog Island East on 10th 985-7386 or 985-3063. Concession. right on Aldred"s Beach. follow signs. SCUGOG ISLAND $179,900.00: 4 bedrooms. 1 2 baths. separate dining room, hot tub room, central vac, w/o from master bedroom, main floor family room, fireplace. w/0 to sun porch. patio & 24' round pool. lake access. Move in condition. vendors have bought. Call VALERIE HOFFMANN 985-7386 or 985-2526. SOUTH OF BLACKSTOCK: 98 acre farm, 4 bedroom brick home. 2 baths. Approx. 50 acres workable. balance pasture and mixed bush. privacy and seclusion, pond. Priced at $395.000.00. For information call JOHN WOLTERS 985-7386 or 986-4303. BUY ME, I'M AFFORDABLE!: Bring an of- fer - we'll take care of the financing. 2 bedroom starter on fabulous 1/3 acre lot overlooking lake in Seagrave area. Siding. roof. E.F.A. furnace & basement approx. 3 years old. Two decks for entertaining & storage shed with hydro. Cut to the bone at $94,900.00. MUST BE SOLD! Call DEBRA-ANN TAYLOR 985-7386 or 985-8881. 100 ACRES NORTH OF UXBRIDGE: original log house. 50 acres workable. 30 acres bush. balance pasture Fantastic view, trout pond. Close to Highway 48. Priced at $369,000.00. Call JOHN WOLTERS 985-7386 or 986-4303. $138,000.00: Vendor take back with $30.000.00 down. 4 year old brick and vinyl 3 bedroom backsplit. central vac. 100 x 220' lot. GM car pool nearby. Call BONNIE STEELE 985-7386 or 985-3398. VALERIE HOFFMAN I STEPHENSONS POINT $259,900.00: Country size kitchen enhanced with Cherrywood cup- boards. walkout to cedar deck from terrace doors overlooking gracious sunken family room. Towering cathedral ceilings and angelstone fireplace make this the perfect room for relaxing or entertaining. Private sunken master bedroom, bright and spacious with skylight. cedar cathedral ceilings and ensuite Truly a family sized home. Call VALERIE HOFFMANN 985-7386 ot 985-2526. LAKE SCUGOG LAKEFRONT: 3 bedroom bungalow. full walkout basement. 1'> baths, fireplace. Asking $149,900.00. Call CHERYL HILL 985-7386 or 985-0718. VICTORIAN VILLAGE: 3 bedroom. main floor family room and laundry. fireplace. two 4 piece baths. Ready to move in. On- ly $199,900 00. Call MARK SMITH 985-7386 or 985-3110 "VENDOR SAYS SELL": Delightful 2 bedroom starter home East of Port Perry. just steps from the lake. Close to store and parks. Only $99.900 00 Call ERNIE DUNCAN 985 7386 or 986-0055. future, possible vendor take back $179.000.00. Call DAVID 63 ACRES - NATURAL BEAUTY: East of Port Perry. Mixed woods. ideal as retreat. hunting or hobby farm. Invest in the (10) WOOD 985 7386 or 986-4986. "BUILDING LOTS - ACREAGES": | have 4 parcels to choose from all within 15 minutes of Port Perry. Permits are available, some with Vendor financing. Priced from $59,900.00 - $159,900.00. Call today for locations and information ERNIE DUNCAN 985-7386 or 986-0055. DAVID WOOD § Bo Pla