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"Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" "Talent Contest Friday September 2nd at Spm At The Beer Tent in the Port Perry Fair Grounds Prizes to he won Entrants Please Book ahead Call 9SSE-SO4d4 Bear Tent spenssred by Port Perry Fairbsard & Port Perry Lion's Club EPI FI IP INI PTF ITP ITIP VIN I INI I BIST III INIT RII NI IT IITIIZIINIITTIN Hurry In... the promotion ends September 3! oo Tats as low as % Approved Credit onall "91and newer Used Vehicles! BUICK PONTIAC GMC TRUCK 8523357 1+800°757+2004 CHEVROLET OLDSMOBILE CADILLAC - GEO 852333] 18002632000 Willi Uxbri Some restrictions may apply, ask your Williamson sales representative for details. Since 1947 The world has opened up a little bit more to the physically challenged residents of Port Perry and area. at's because Comfort Ride Taxi last week began operation of a new van, specially outfitted for wheelchairs and those with lessened mobility. Comfort Ride owner Archie Ewing said the van fulfills a need that's evident in Scugog Township. : "It's something that's really needed," he said Monday morning, a week after the van hit the roads here. "I think the handicapped deserve to get around just as T * % he Port Perry Fair coming soon... X ..watch for details! a -- Local taxi company now offering service for physically challenged you and me." The new Dodge Caravan, funded in part by the provincial government, is outfitted with special seats and floor straps that will give riders a comfortable and secure ride, said Mr. Ewing. "It's kind of sophisticated (compared jo) what they used to be," he said. Once chairs are in place and belts are hooked up, "The person is very secure in that position. That chair will not move." The van has capacity for both wheelchair bound and ambulatory passengers as well as those who accompany them. "When my younger brother and father died, I was fortunate to have good friends who were there for me. They took time out of their busy lives to offer their support. Mr. Ewing said he will continue to seek more vernment funding, this time hn the federal government, to cover Weis als h cost of opera e vehicle. en ad Ministry of Transportation officials and Durham East MPP Gord Mills 'have beén helpful in making the service a reality, he added. Aquarama results irty riders on six teams raised $3,660 for Easter Seals' Children during the annual Ro- tary Club of Port Perry's Aqua- rama, held on August 15. The minimum sponsorship required for each competitor was $75, with riders averaging $130 each. Judy Anderson raised the most money, bring- ingin $5568in sponsorship. The fastest team time was re- corded by Ken Fraser, Paul Ra- nieri, Joe Coyle, Trevor Chan- dler and Ken Gadsden. The fastest individual time was 1.26.4 minutes. 5. The most interesting ride was turnedin by Yvonne Spofford. . - Many of the items for the event were donated by local businesses. Port Perry Marina donated the machines and man- power; IGA the trophies and Ir- win Smith Music LTD. the pub- licaddress system. At Wagg Funeral Home we understand that when one of us hurts, we all hurt. We share your sorrow and heal your heart. WAGG FUNERAL HOME LTD. Me Dermott-Panabaker c hapel 985-2171 My becoming a funeral director allowed me to give something back to them. It was a way to say 'thank you' for all they had done. Now I'm able to help others in their time of need." MYLES G. O'RIORDAN 216 Queen Street Port Perry