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8 - PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, November 30,1993 KAWALTHA Se ATO PRESENT Homebodies by Edith Shaw Directed & Choreographed by Diane Nyland Proctor Evenings at 8:00pm - Dec. 9, 10, 11 & 16,17, 18 x i Matinees at 2:00pm - December 12 & 19 at the Academy Theatre, Lindsay (705) 324-9114 or (705) 324-9111 Reserved Seats $14.50 Homebodies is a full length musical drama a based on Dr. Bamnardo's "Home Children" Fun Ge 4-5 sf Dec. 18-19 Dec. 20-24 11-4pm Yonge Steet Hwy. 404 Markham Rd 4 - 8pm 4-8pm o Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides * Pony & Donkey Rides * Hot Apple Cider & Hot Chocolate ~~ Play Tent * Toast Marshmallows ever an open fire e Toboganning (weather pemitting) o Clowns & Face Painting © Skating ( weather permiting) oomingen puns | A4EL Call for Detalls z © [Comers . 649-3334 | W-- Reservation Only : ane e] AE Pleasure Valley 2499 Brock Rd. N., R.R. 4 Uxbridge LOP 1R4 time to order for Christmas (approx. 2 weeks delivery) = Personalized Stationary Playing Cards Office Centre 188 Mary Street, Concern for future of tourist booth if Chamber disbands By Julia Dempsey Port Perry Star Local tourism could be ad- versely affected if the Scugog Chamber of Commerce dis- bands, says the volunteer man- ager of the Scugog Tourist Infor- mation Booth. "If the Chamber of Commerce goes, the Tourist Information Booth will be gone," Marion Lee told the Port Perry Star. "We would be right back Tithe NN ol 2¥ FASHIONS | b, Ti he: A buge selection of Jes J i 5 quality, clussic leather Pv Ni! \: apparel in a rainbow | of colours for LADIES & MEN / 4 VISIT FENELON "It's Worth It" Open year round including Sundays Also Antiques & Gifs 12 Francis St. W. Fenelon Falls (705) 887-1700 DECEMBER SALE! Now On All Coats Extra specials on Suede & Nubok. FREE spray with ad & pyrcbase. Address Labels NEW! Photo Labels J Port Perry 985-7383 "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" where we started from," she said. "Visitors will be stopping anywhere (stores, restaurants) to get information, and the mer- chants won't have the literature in their possession that we have available at the tourist booth." The Chamber of Commerce opened the booth four years ago. It is supported financially by the organization and other tour- ist and government agencies. 'Bill Dowson, president of the Scugog Chamber of Commerce, announced last week that the organization may disband if it = cannot attract more directors to sitonits board. If the chamber does dissolve, the tourist booth would not have enough funds to operate. "I really, truly believe it would be a sad thing if the Tour- ist Information Booth were to close," Mrs. Lee said. This year, 3,774 visitors stopped at the booth for infor- mation. The visitors were from all parts of Canada, several " states, and numerous interna- tional locales including Scot- land, France, Germany, Japan, and England. The booth was open from May 15 to October 11. It was open 12 hours a day, seven days a week . between June 27 and Labor everything quite well." Day. During the rest of the sea- son, it was open only on week- ends. The busiest week at the booth was July 25-31 when 681 visi- tors sought information. The busiest day was Tuesday, July 27 when 119 visitors dropped by the booth. | Four students wgre employed at the Tourist Information Cen- tre and logged 1,716 hours. "I can't say enough aboutthe employees," Mrs. Lee said. "I was really impressed with the job the girls did. They handled In addition to the staff hours, Mrs. Lee volunteered 259 hours working at the booth or on busi- ness related to it. "Visitors are vely impressed with the area," Mrs. Lee said, adding many visitors have had favorable comments about the waterfront and the local shops. 'She said people have men- tioned that the area needs more accommodations -- everything from hotels and motels to camp- gro ds and cottages. here really is nothing for people who want to rent a cot- tage so they can fish for the weekend, or for families who want to camp in the area," Mrs. Lee said. : Christmas Spec Hair ~ Facial Waxing ~ Po Manicures cial LEIGH & JULIE parg, Siti & Highligh 10% off from Dec. 1 - 23 10% off manicures New sets & fills available 115 Perry St., Port Perry 985-3597 2h Call Now! Night appointments also available Far That Special. Sorseone _- Gift Certificates Available - When the holiday party menu is in yourands, turn to someone you can counton. Kentucky Fried Chicken® the holiday crowd pleaser. Original Recipe® Chicken and all the trimmings - at surprisingly affordable prices. Leave all your worries with the experts. We Do Chicken Right. Call our party experts for details. 985-0020 «rc 111 : J KFC Coordinator Pe St et ts ee rl at 3