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2 - THE PORT PERRY STAR CANADA PRIME MINISTER - PREMIER MINISTRE I am delighted to offer my warmest greetings and best wishes to the staff of The Port Perry Star, and to the readers you - serve so well, as you mark the 130th anni- versary of the newspaper. This milestone provides you with a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the positive aspects of community life which make Port Perry a home to be cherished and preserved. For one hundred and thirty years, The Port Perry Star has chronicled the lives of area residents, thereby becom- ing a treasured history for the benefit of the generations to come. : I know that The Port Perry Star will continue to guide, inform and inspire its readers and I wish it every success, now and in the future. ig jz ( ite Jean Chrétien Prime Minister Canada Ottawa 1996 Congratulations Port Perry Star on your 130th Anniversary! from 5 generations of Brock's . 2 Fri he Lr Sd Touma. WY. heyy Providing classic fashions, footwear and home town customer service to the community since 1881. Since 1881 168 Queen St., Port Perry 178 Queen St., 985-8797 Happy 130th Anniversary om THE PORT PERRY STAR On behalf of the people and the Government of Ontario, it is with great pleas- ure that I join with your staff and the resi- dents of Port Perry to celebrate the 130th Anniversary of The Port Perry Star. i _ From the beginnings of your organization in 1866, The Port Perry Star has become the cornerstone: of information for your neigh- bourhood, as well as one of the oldest busi- nesses in the community. Se The paper has touched upon the ve ry aspects of community life that give an area its own unique identity. The paper's longevity is a tribute to the hard work and dedication of your staff over the years. You have provided excellence in public service as this communi- ty's local newspaper. Please accept my best wishes for many more happy anniversaries. is . Michael D. Harris, MPP Premier of Ontario EMMERSO! INSURANCE BROKERS LIMIT twas 79 years ago on September 1, when Harold Emmerson bought what is now Emmerson Insurance Brokers Limited. The brokerage has been operating on Queen Street ever since. Harold Emmerson was bom in Caesarea in 1893 and six years later his family moved into Port Perry. In September 1917 he bought an existing insurance business known as Pearce and ~~ Ward. It was about ten years later that he changed the company name to H.W. Emmerson Insurance. wy = Harold Emmerson passed away in 1963 and by this time his son George was actively involved in the business. George retired about 15 years ago and the reins of the business were passed on to his son Larry and partner Jack Dowson who has been with the company for 34 years. Other Brokers on staff are Louanne Brown, Jean Cuddie, Bill Dowson and Reg Manns. Lynda Morrow manages the accounts eh? Emmerson Insurance has grown with Scu Township i | far 79 years and now employs the latest a J computer systems and telecommunications technology but still strives to provide the very best personal attention to clients and their insurance needs. Port Fi Disen 3 erry, Ont. LOL 1B9 (905, a i EH ae a A AT RR a A , li