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"A Family Tradition for 127 Years" ER RR IR TRE GE RR SA SO Letters to the editor Happy to be shopping in Scugog K% From Page 6 and did what ever they could to help. Thanks to The Big 'V' gang, Matthew was just fine! As many of you know, Smith & Smith and Bruton Big 'V' have joined forces, I wish them all the best in their new location on Queen St. (With the commit- ment they have for their cus- tomers, I know they'll do well). I would like to share this next story with you: For the last month, I have been driving around with a car that turned many heads, not be- cause it's a fantastic Cruisin' Classic, but because the muffler was so loud. People had to wait until I drove by before they could continue a conversation! I meant to have it fixed but, I 'pairs, just couldn't find a day I could manage without my car. I final- ly stopped into Port Perry Muf- fler and Brakes on Perry St. to face the music! The owner said he would look at it. I waited for the worst. The car was fixed in no time and there was NO CHARGE!! Apparently, it was still under warranty from our last visit. | didn't realize Port Perry Muf- fler had guarantees like the "other big guys in Oshawa." Many thanks to Port Perry Muf- fler for their honesty and great service. Whether you need car re- prescriptions, rentals, groceries, furniture, insurance, eye-glasses or whatever, this quality service is just one of the Gesture not necessary To the Editor: Regarding your Christmas Food Drive advertisement in last week's Port Perry Star. We feel this food drive in Port Perry isneeded and welcomed. Christmas is a time for giving and there is no reason to draw for $560 cash. Those of us who are fortunate enough to give, do not need to be rewarded al- though itis a nice gesture. Yours sincerely, Gord and Ena Harris | i b i |} 45 YEARS AGO Thursday, December 2, 1948 Dave Wilson of Scugog Island has recently joined the Port Perry Scout Pack. Dave is only 14 but he is already a King Scout. Miss Ruby Wilson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Wilson, Reach Township, left recently for Africa where she will be a missionary. Grades 9 and 10 at Port Perry High School accompanied by Mr. Crane, Mr. Crook, and Mr. MacDonald, made a trip to the Royal Ontario Museum, the Parliament Buildings and the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto. Aileen Skerratt, Utica, was presented with the Dymond Scholarship of $25, given to the best all-round student of the Junior Matriculation Class. 35 YEARS AGO Thursday, December 4, 1958 Cartwright High School students Catherine Bailey, Clifford - Jackson, Bill Marlow and Ted Schwartz received honor graduate diplomas at the annual commencement. Mrs. Hilda Buxcey and her family of Port Perry, placed a 3,500 mile Trans-Atlantic telephone call to her father in England on the occasion of his birthday. A trophy was presented to Dave Mosienko by the Lions Club for winning the Lions Club Grain Award. 30 YEARS AGO Thursday, December 5, 1963 Port Perry Reeve J. J. Gibson was the only nominee for reeveship in the current election and he was returned by acclamation. Construction is booming even in the winter months in Port Perry. The Odd Fellows Hall is nearing completion, the Baptist Church is almost finished outside the the fire hall has its foundation in. For the 12th consecutive year, Mrs. M. B. Dymond was elected president of the Port Perry Hospital Auxiliary. 25 YEARS AGO Thursday, December 5, 1968 Ron Bilida of Lazy Acres Farm, R. R. 1, Port Perry, won two classes at the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto with his Arabian horse Gay-tyn. A half price special listed "midi seam free nylons for sale at six pairs for $1.77. The perfect gift for dad was ties at $2-$3 and the kids could receive an electric train set for $29.95. Lillian Reesor, wife of Danny Reesor, and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Couves, Greenbank, received her Associateship of the Royal Conservatory of Music at the annual convocation ceremonies in Toronto. 20 YEARS AGO Wednesday, December 5, 1973 A fire gutted a barn on Scugog Island, owned previously by Gordon Collins. The blaze also destroyed a car and boat which were stored inside the barn. Dan Madsen, Port Perry, is the proud owner of Fashion Bells, a two-year-old Hackney and Champion of the Breeding Class at the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto. 10 YEARS AGO Tuesday, November 29, 1983 The Lions Club of Port Perry held its annual Farmers Night with approximately 20 local farmers as their guests. Guest speakers included Lawrence McLaughlin, president of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture who presented a slide show, and MPP Ross Stevenson who spoke on farming. Hanover Hill Holsteins of Port Perry continued its remarkable string of victories as it won the top dairy awards at the Royal Winter Fair. Kinsmen Club founder Harold A. Rogers attended a meeting of the local Kinsmen Club. many benefits we receive when we shop locally. Folks, whether you drive to the Nestleton General Store, to downtown Port Perry, to The Port Perry Country Market over through Manchester to Utica, whether you go north or south in Scugog, "There are deals in them thar hills!" Some- times we tend to forget this and drive out of Scugog for our shop- ping needs. Our local businesses have real people behind those coun- ters who live in our communi- ties and depend on us to help their business prosper. We count on these people year round to support our hockey and baseball teams, our schools, our library, our mu- seum along with other impor- tant community programs. These businesses are always giving throughout the year, what better time to say thank you than at Christmas. Let's support these active members of our community and thank them for their generosity by shopping Scugog. Remember, the choice is yours, drive your dollars out of Scugog or you can join the grow- ing number of residents who choose to shop Scugog first. Happy and Shopping in Scugog, Kim Harper, Arena should be available for everyone To the Editor: I was interested to read last week's announcement that pub- lic skating at the arena has been expanded to include Thursday afternoons. Unfortu- nately, this does little for those who presently have the least ac- cess to the arena -- families with school age children who are only able to skate after school hours and on weekends. For these families, the fact remains that the only time their children can skate is on Sunday after- noons from 3-4:16 p.m. unless they are enrolled in hockey or figure skating. And, if past years are any indication, things don't improve . during the Christmas break, when no addi- tonal public skating is availa- le. I would urge those who are in charge of allocating ice time to evaluate their priorities. I real- ize that the requirements for minor league hockey are great and that there is only so much ice time to go around. However, the arena was built and oper- ates with public funds. Shouldn't more effort be made to ensure that at times it can be used by all local taxpayers? Yours truly, Jane Batterink, COUNTRY | (UPHOLSTERY, | New Fall Fabric | | Selection Try colorful coverups for seasonal decorating. Call now 705-328-1156 | 'imperial' GARAGE DOOR = OPENER Push button convenience for doors up to 18' wide. Dual light with cover. Imperial 1/2 hp chaindrive with two remote controls. Model 8500. 199.99 Compact Poly CAR SHOVEL Ideal Christmas gift. Compact shovel will fit in car trunk for emergency use. 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