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Port Perry Star, 5 Oct 1993, p. 13

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frye A SP ETT SU -- rer ce a -------- "A Family Tradion 10 127 Yess" PORT PERRY STAR « Tuesday, October 5,1993 13 be. 3 - eeds and Needs a 4 aan Atrip to the Joes) ry gore 16 years ago chan {arold Wright's life. 5 On that fateful day in 1977, Mr. Wright's father sent him to Wallace Marlow Feed Co. Ltd. in Blackstock to pick up some pig feed. But the high school graduate got more than the feed. He also landed a job with the company, working at its corn-drying station at the cor- ner of Highways 7A and 57. The feed store, which was opened by Wallace Marlow in the 1920s, stayed in the Marlow family until 1984 when Mr. Wright and his wife Melanie purchased the business and re- named it H & M Wright Feed Co. Ltd. The Marlow family maintained ownership of the building. For a number of reasons, the Wrights began looking into the idea of moving the business about three years ago. Located in the heart of down- town Blackstock, the long and narrow building gave H & M Wright Feed Co. Ltd. little frontage on Old Scugog Road. Because of this, Mr. Wright said the business was "hidden away." Also, the layout of the build- ing was not conducive to future expansion and was beginning to show its age. After the long process of find- ing an appropriate piece of land for the business and having it irggoned, construction of 'the 'néw. building began in May of 'this year. J ' The process of moving the 'business to its new location on hway 7A (between the Blackstock and Caesarea cut- offs) began at the end of Septem- ber. The Wrights hope to have everything operational by the end of October. Not only will the business have a new location, it will also have a new name -- Wright's Feeds 'n' Needs. "The main thrust of the busi- ness has always been the feed side," Mr. Wright said, adding that will continue to hold true at the new location. Sale of fertilizer and fences are also major components of the business. NOW AVAILABLE Allen's Siding JAN Products Limited Sales & Installation LEBEEY DOORS» WINDOWS » TROUGH ADDITIONS » SOLARIUMS Wood, Perma-Gard or Metal Clad finish * Superior energy efficiency o 10 Year Warranty against window seal failure, 2 years on all parts and labour. ocen Loewen Windows Committed to quality LINDSAY (705) 228-1402 (705) 878-2023 PORT PERRY (616) 05-333 \ AAR (174 il Pay Ps. 12) FREE ESTIMATES | The new facility will allow them to increase their retail business. Part of the main building at the new location will be a retail outlet where custom- ers can purchase farm-oriented hardware, pet food and sup- plies, animal health supplies, an expanded line of work wear, hobby farm supplies, welding supplies, horse tack, and wild bird seed. The main building will also house an enclosed production facility designed to cut down the amount of dust in other parts of the building, and a more labor- efficient feed warehouse. Three other buildings are also bulk risen ods. including a H & M Wright Feed Co. Ltd. has a new name and a new home. The feed store, now and a workshop. known as Wright's Feeds and Needs, has moved from its Scugog Street location in Black- A grand opening celebration stock to its new facilities on Highway 7A (between the Blackstock and Caesarea cut-offs). has been tentatively set for the Owners Harold and Melanie Wright are looking forward to serving their many valued cus- end of October. tomers at the new location. : Si : | WHERE YOU COME FIR ABERFOYLE SCHULER SPRING WATER POTATO CHIPS - 4L. bottle - assorted flavours i - areal MONEY SAVER! - 18Qgram bag i | oo NESTI E/ROWNTREE _ Foy | R.C. COLA 9 69 cHocoLATE BARs (()) |1 - 12 - 355m. cans per pack W - regular size bars hy | v 1 - 6.3 cents per 100ml. - assorted flavours 2 f or fil - 12 oz. coffee with PEPSI COLA I y | COFFEE & - 1.5L retumable bottle oy. o - 5.3 cents per 100m. i delicious muffin. both for . li DARE TO COMPARE DERBY SNOOPY TETRA DOG FOOD PACK DRINKS -650 gramtin i holt Mh pack BV Available at: TER, MAC'S CONVENIENCE STORE Ay 1812 Scugog Street, Port Perry | gz Prices in effect from October 4, 1993 to October 31, 1993, or while quantities last. Pa ----

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