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"A Family Tradition for 130 Years" Port Plaza merchants' association is revived The merchants' associa- tion at the Port Perry Pla- za is back, with plans to make the group better thanever. z The businesses in the Scugog St. plaza are band- ing together to make shop- ping there an "event", they say, and they're encourag- ing the community to have fun in the process. The first event of the Port Perry Plaza Mer- chants' Association will be this coming Saturday (Aug. 31), when shoppers can browse at items set up sidewalk sale-style, and enjoy a corn roast. Basket- ball hoops will be set up for free throw, and proceeds from the event will go to- ward Port Perry High School's athletic program. Other highlights will in- A Good Deal.... Just Got Better... The Port Perry Star, your award winning community newspaper received Two Awards and an Honorable Mention in the recent ~ OCNA "Better Newspaper Competitions" We Invite You to subscribe to The Port Perry Star Call today 985-7383 WANTED: Folk to Enjoy Warren Sutcliffe Band Talent Show August 30 8 p.m. PORT PERRY FAIR COUNTRY UPHOLSTERY Ifitcanbe gs 4] upholstered - we can do it! Modern or Antique also MINOR REPAIRS DONNA ANDERSON 705-328-1156 clude a visit by some exotic animals from the North- wood Buffalo and Exotic Animal Ranch, and. the first appearance by Morris the Mall Mouse, the asso- ciation's mascot. It's hoped the Labor Day weekend event will set the tone for future promo- tions, said Pete Kneale, owner of Paulmac's Pet Foods Plus and a director with the new association. "We're trying to make shopping an event here," he said. Ns "Rather than putting on a sale and saying, it's on sale, come and get it, it1l be themes." Every merchant in the plaza is taking part in the association, ashow of una- nimity that's necessary to make the project work, said Mr. Kneale. He said the busigess owners are aware of the fact that the community will respond if there's something special about a shopping event or sale. "Look at the opening of Food Basics (this spring)," he said. "I've never seen so many people in this plaza before. It was an event." Jim Cole, owner of the Sears outlet at the plaza, is the president of the new- ly-formed association. He said it's an organization that has been revived af- ter being dormant for a couple of years. "We're inviting every- body down to take part in the event," he said of Sat- urday's promotion. Applications are now being received at the 7a ~~ Scugog Memorial Library for THE KENT FARNDALE ART BURSARY Open to any resident of Scugog wishing assistance in-pursuing a specific field of art. Application forms available at the library. Closing date for applications - September 15, 1996 Why would anyone drive to Uxbridge to visit R GOOD DEA aR Diane Richardson sales and leasing representative CHEVROLET OLDSMOBILE CADILLAC GEO 852-3331 1+800+263+2000 BUICK PONTIAC 852-3357 1+800+757+2004 Brian Norrish sales and leasing representative Since 1947 GMC TRUCK Willi On Uxbritke Leasing of all makes and models Z z ~ A - The Port Perry Plaza Merchants' Associati with plans to hold promotions that will make s an "event". Their first effort is this Saturday, corn, meet Morris the Mall Mouse, and browse z style sale. Directors Dave Deplaedt of Canadian Pete Kneale of*Paulmac's and Mike LeVon of cuss plans for the weekend recently. Your satisfaction is our satisfaction David Watts B.Sc.(Agr.) SAVE AT LEAST 10% OFF EVERYTHING! Vermont Castings, Regency, Heritage, Instaflame