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Ron and Sandy pack it in after hosting craft shows for 20 years Finally, after two decades, Ron and Sandy Cosway will have more time for their family and themselves. The affable couple retired from their involvement in managing their very popular craft show and sale held at the local high school each fall. Ron recalls they had no idea when they started in June 1991, that they would become so involved. Their first shows were held at the Scugog Arena, but it wasn’t long before they were asked to organize a show as a fundraiser at Port Perry High School. That was 18 years ago. Now that they are no longer involved, they are not sure what the fu- ture is for that show, but are sure someone will continue the tradition. But like most couples who make the decision to retire, they are happy to have it behind them now. “We decided it was time to spend more time with our family and do some travelling,” Ron said. Collecting donations, items for Operation Scugog It’s that time of year when people come together with family and friends to share in festive celebrations, good food and great times. In support of Operation Scugog’s Food and Toy Drive, donations of non- perishable food items and unwrapped toys are being collected at Mickle- gate Realty Ltd., Brokerage, located at 76 Water Street, Port Perry. Drop donations in Monday to Friday 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.and Saturday 9:30 a.m to 1:30 p.m. until December 15 at noon. This year’s prize is a gift basket valued at over $150. with gifts and gift cards purchased from local Ron and Sandy Cosway have retired as organiz- ers of the popular PPHS craft show and sale. They are 5 seen here during their final show on November 13. Port Perry merchants. Draw will be held on Saturday December 17. oT Maggie Davison never thought ¢ that she would own her own business. Today however she has done just that. Twenty seven years ago she started working for Jim Burghraef, who owned Port Perry Auto Supply. She started as a driver and over the years Jim taught her about the automotive industry, from looking up parts, to mixing paint, inventory control and managing expenses. Then tragically in 1998 Jim was killed in a car accident and his wife Sandra sold the business one year later to CarQuest Canada. Maggie became the store manager but wasn’t satisfied with just managing. All her years of dedication ne to right, Rick Romanyk, Janice Crough, Cachet Andrus, and hard work paid off when she purchased the ie Davison, Sue Duncan, Barb Bisschop, Ken Davison. business September 2011. Her first change was going back to “Port available for your cars, trucks, boats, tractors Perry Auto Supply”, which meant a lot to her and snowmobiles. They supply not just for personally. Maggie attributes the success of her commercial customers, but also to those who do business is because of her staff, they know the their own repairs. importance of great customer service and that’s Maggie and her staff look forward to serving new what they give. Port Perry Auto Supply has parts _and current customers. PORT PERRY AUTO SUPPLY 139 Queen Street, Port Perry * 905-985-8481 “Wtery huitoiel!, 22 FOCUS - DECEMBER 2011 DECEMBER FOCUS.56.indd 22 41/21/11 9:48:17 AM