4 2- PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, July 16, 1996 3 of Hopes to attract more merchants New owner at Port Flea Market By Heather McCrae Twenty-five years ago, Bruce Kellet started work- ing weekends as a vendor at flea markets. Today he's still working weekends, but the job oo changed. Since Fy first of July, Bruce has been the new owner of the Port Perry Country Flea Mar- ket, formerly owned by Margaret and Bondy Scott. Some 20 merchants cur- rently sell their wares at the Hwy. 7A market, but Bruce hopes this number - will increase, as there's room for 80 vendors. Through thick and thin, since the market officially opened almost five years ago, several vendors have faithfully sét up their - booths every weekend. Sharon Kimmerley, for one, has been selling vin- ONTARIO DRIVEWAY 66 Brock St. E., Uxbridge + 852-1902 + Driveway Sealing We » Crack Repair locgy req bt + Asphalt Patching busingy, + Foundation Sealing Z TIRES 4 24 hour « Authorized Motor Vehicle Inspection Station » Full Mechanical Services FESTIVAL OF HERBS 3 Scugog Shores Museum Island Road Sunday, July 21 from 10am to 5pm Guest Speakers How to get more from your plants" $5.00 Lunch Special Grilled Herbal Chicken served with Herb Bread and Rice and Black Bean Salad. Pappy Seed / Strawberry Puree Yogurt, Lemonade SERVED ALL DAY For more information call 985-3589 UIA BO PIZZA & SUB 80 Water Street, Port Perry 985-8448 11:00 Royal Botanical Gardens : "Q & A" Growing & Cooking herbs §! » 11:30 Women's Health: "Sf Chinese & Western holistic approaches" NN 12:00 "Wild Plants and their uses" EN : 12:15 "Advantages of Liquid} Herbals over ] 1:00 Ted Maczka: The Fish Lake Garlic Man Sn 2:15 "Lavender: Its historical & modern uses" Dg 7 ES 2:45 "Spiritual Uses of Herbs" & 2 3:15 "Top 10 Reasons to eat Organic Food" 3:45 "Golden Rods and Rusty Nails: Dyeing with plants" 4:15 "Care of Herbs: tage clothing and collecti- bles since the market's in- ception, while Carolyn Ward has been merchan- dising her vast array of finished and unfinished ceramics. For the bookworms, Barry Hancock has a huge collection of good but slightly used books, and also carries a variety of movies, CDs and tapes. One of the first vendors you'll see when you step through the main en- trance is Marie Mostovy. Known for her antiques and delicious fudge , she's been with the market since the beginning. Pat and Bruce Norton are another faithful couple. Well known for their small woodworks, they special- ize in custom orders, too. And Stella's always been there to satisfy the hunger pangs, pouring hundreds of cups of coffee sand offering sandwiches. But Bruce wants to offer more. He hopes make-up, bulk foods, small applianc- es and a meat counter will and large . Over our / Sale Prices. Sale continues until summer stock is... GONE, GONE, GONE, GONE; GONE, GONE Village Shoppe Sine Ladys' Clothiers Hwy 12, Brooklin 655-3474 Evening Hours Thurs. & Fri. to Spm AMPLE FREE PARKING E McCAIN'S MARBLE CAKE make their way thiough the doors. Fresh vegeta- bles and fruit are always in demand, and it's felt there's a need for a carpet booth, too. The cost is more than reasonable. While inside vendors pay $25 a day, the--| * folks outside pay $15. Tight security on the premises enables chandise to remain at the market year round. Inter- ested parties can reach Bruce at 985-8424 or 1- 705-328-2185. A large space at the back of the market will be kept vacant in case vari- ous craft guilds, antique clubs or other organiza- tions desire to hold shows or demonstrations. If you thifik you recog- nize Bruce's picture, chances are you do. For several years he was the friendly face behind the io at Kellet's Varie- ty, on Perry St. in Port. Bruce has been auctio- neering for the past five years and will continue that pursuit, too. Brooklin OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK Ae nae mer- ARSE OE ROUND COMBO | 2 medium round vendors and products to a png ios spot, on Hwy. 7A outside of Port Perr the area might recognize him fro he ran Kellet's Variety, a store on P "Fr eaturing" Paula Lishman Knit Fur Bill Lisimans RENOVATIONS, REPAIRS, ADDITIONS, ; NEW CONSTRUCTION a RESIDENTIAL - FARM ROOFING BRICK, BLOCK, CHIMNEY WORK House, Garage Or Barn Call Today For Your Free Estimate (905) 986-1302 : | : | ns | S | jomvq _[E Order any 3 item Bigfoote Pizza isis (18 Stessh with | 099 | 3S Findus fastin Bat regular price & receive a ry ini pizza, Coke® & order of hat fe Delivery - the "Yellow | Marble Cake FREE 1 item, 1b wings breadsticks (add. SFE | Pages" ™ Nt 0 be combined win ary othr oe 1& 4 coke ONLY io moreso sts | 19PPIngs available) coupon expres Ot. 3196 wn a Limited oF | Area bo F, coupon expres Oct. 31/98 5 aan an