"A Family Tradition for 132 Years" New owners take over Island's general store By Heather McCrae Port Perry Star The friendly service continues, but under a different name and new owners. After being closed for seven months, the former Aldred General Store on Scugog [sland officially opened its doors again Saturday (Aug. 1). For Bon Yu, and his wife, Yung Hee, the Scugog Island General Store is a new and exciting venture. Originally from Korea, the couple and . their daughter, Soo Jung, first came to Canada in 1978; they lived in Montreal until returning home in 19892. Both are university graduates. Mr. Yu received his Bachelor of Law after graduating from the National Seoul University, and Mrs. Yu enjoyed a teaching career in Korea. In 1992 they returned to Canada where they opened a camera store in we go for it," said Mrs. Yu. When they learned the Aldred General Store was for sale, they were anxious to make Scugog [sland their new home. "We like the green fields and Bon likes to fish a lot," his wife said on opening day. : The store will be open seven days a week. Hours are 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, and on the weekend the Scugog Island General Store opens an hour later and closes at 8 p.m. The store is stocked with everything a general store carries. Dairy products, toiletries and first aid items, a mini hard- ware section, tobacco products and an assortment of grocery items fill the shelves. In the near future they hope to fill a movie video section. The Yus are thrilled with the response they received from customers on their first day of business. Peterborough. Earlier this year they closed the shop to operate their own gen- eral store here on the Island. 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