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: K B 3 WE i-- ANAT SRC a es "A Family Tradition for 127 Years" PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, March 30, 1993 - 15. Business as usual for Jim & Marg Lawrence It was 19 years ago that Jim and Margaret Lawrence arrived in Port Perry to assume operation of Bruton's IDA Drug Store, after purchasing the business from Stanley Bruton. Since that day on March 1, 1974 they have successfully operated their business from the same store, conveniently located beside the Post Office on Queen Street. The Lawrences announced Monday they have joined forces with Big V Drug Stores, effec- tive April 3, and will become the firm's 119th store in Ontario. (see accompanying press release) While the name of the pharm- acy changes to Bruton Big V Drug Store, Jim and Marg will Bruton Big V Local drug store joins Big V chain Norm Puhl, President of Big V Drug Stores, welcomes Bru- ton's IDA to the Big V family. Bruton's IDA will be renamed Bruton Big V Drug Store and becomes the 119th location for BigV in Ontario. On April 3, 1993, Bruton Big V will become a 100 per cent em- ployee owned, community ased drug store and will con- tinue to provide the same friendly community service for which the store has been recog- nized. In addition, as a member of the Big V family, Bruton Big V will be able to offer enhanced value and continued free deliv- ery. Free delivery on anything sold in the store is a service which is a Big V Drug Store trademark and important to many customers, particularly Rifles stolen from residence in Port Perry on March 28 Durham Regional Police are investigating the break-in to a residence in Port Perry in which a number of rifles were taken. According to police, entrance was gained to the Queen Street home between 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. on March 28 by smashing the rear garage wooden door. Nine rifles of various calibres were taken as well as stereo equipment, a VCR, camera and coins. Police are requesting the pub- lic's assistance in this case. If you have information call 26 di- vision at 579-1620 or Crime Stoppers at 436-8477 the elderly who may be house- bound or have difficulty travel- ling. "Big V holds service and val- - ue as integral to each store's op- eration" said Mr. Puhl, when announcing the new store. Mr. Puhl went on to comment that, "In today's retail environment, service and value appear to have become an extra. At Big V, we want our customers to know that service and value are part of everydaybusiness."" Big V is a wholly Canadian owned-business having cele- brated its 30th anniversary in 1992. The organization was formed in Windsor, Ontario by a group of pharmacists i in order to strengthen buying and more importantly, to preserve the corner community drug store. Whenever the chain has grown, it has done so to provide service and value to customers. This was the case with Bruton's in Port Perry. Big V welcomes the staff of Bruton Big V to the family and looks forward to providing ongo- ing excellent service to Port Perry through the addition of the second store in the area. Spin Your Wheels! Find how fast the Port Perry Star & Marketplace Classifieds can work for you! To 'Spin Your Wheels' call 985-7383. 169 North St., Certificates (Rates Subject to Change without Notice) D. J. TAYLOR INSURANCE BROKERS LTD. Port Perry LOL 1B7 Guaranteed Investment G.I1.C. FIVE YEAR 1.25% PHONE 985-8416 INCOME TAX PROBLEMS? LET ME HELP! Reasonable Rates Call Betty or Dianne 985-9077 continue to be as much a part of the business as they have for the past 19 years, assuming roles as managers of the store for Big V. Jim stresses nothing has changed, as all staff members: will retain their jobs and Patty McGregor will continue as pharmacist. "It was a tough decision," Jim told the Star Monday morning, "but Big V is a good company to be associated with and for long- term planning it was a good opportunity for both parties." He says they are looking for- ward to having a little more time to themselves in the future, but for the time being it's business as usual. Since arriving in Port Perry almost two decades ago, both Marg and Jim have been very active in the community. They have served as presidents and directors of various organiza- tions including Kinsmen, Kinettes, Chamber of Com- merce and the local Ringette Association. In addition, Jim has been chairman of the Durham Reg- ion Pharmacist Association. Henshall Ss J. PETER HVIDSTEN / PORT PERRY STAR Jim and Marg Lawrence, owners of Bruton's Drug Store in Port Perry for the past 19 years, will join forces with the Big V Drug Store chain effective April 3, 1993. The popular couple will continue to manage the company-under the name Bruton Big V Drug Store. 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