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The long anticipated and awaited SmartCentres development west of town finally opened last month, but it’s expected that after all the hype settles, both residents and visitors to the town will return to support our much envied and needed businesses. Change is inevitable and once again this month there ing eating spot has closed. The store closed on August 24 after four years serving the community. It had been oper- ated for the past 11/2 years by Sue MacKay. A little north of downtown Port Perry, Old Simcoe Convenience opened recently in the plaza at 15930 Old Simcoe Road. This end of town has long awaited the are a few changes to the business It was disappointing to learn a couple of longtime Port Perry business people have packed it in. Deb Storms and Al Fulford retired recently from their Boardwalk Cafe restaurant, which was located at Port Perry Marina. Al and Deb operated the popular cafe for about 10 years. It will continue to operate by the owners of the marina. Patrons of Coffee Culture in the Southgate Plaza, on Simcoe St. south will be saddened to hear that this relax- f a variety store and we're sure it will be welcomed by those living north of the downtown. C.W. Coops closed its doors last month after the un- fortunate death of one of the owners. As of press time it was still unknown if the restaurant will re-open. Port Perry Medical Supplies Ltd., operated by Ken and Valerie Wright, expect to open their store in the Food Basics plaza at 1894 Scugog Street in mid-September. (SALE SALE SALE) Take advantage of 4 days of savings from 25% to 50% OFF eat? ‘When you spend $150 in PANDORA. One per customer. $80 value (GOLD PARTY) Hen io Gold at it's ultimate highest! Largest ale ere of ONE DAY ONLY Get 90% value for your gold. Nittonat deunde Ontario ¢sttified VIGTORDiamonds @ t upbeatable prices Gold & Diamond prices are on the rise-don't miss this opportunity! FOCUS - SEPTEMBER 2011 9