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Sent ing 28 years later, Eleanor retires In the last 28 years, Eleanor Wood never missed a day's work due to il- Iness and she never took a vacation. About a month ago, she decided it was time to retire. She sold her business, Eleanor's Flowers on Queen Street, to Barry Van Camp, and last Friday afternoon, she walk- ed away from the shop for the last time. Does she have any regrets? None at all, she told the Star in an inter- view Friday morning. It was a busy day for Eleanor in a different way as friends and customers dropped in to the store or phoned to wish her a . happy retirement. I can't believe how the years have flown by," she stated. Eleanor said there was no single reason which prompted her decision © to retire from business, other than "just wanting to get out while the go- - ing is good." She said the business of selling , flowers. really has not changed a great deal over the years. People will always want flowers for their special, Mother's Day, weddings and funerals. Of course, hanging Police are investigating plants have grown in popularity in recent years and so have the ar- tificial flowers. But Eleanor believes they will never be quite the same as the real thing. '"There's something special about fresh-cut flowers," she said with a smile. Over the years, Eleanor took an active role in the business communi- ty of Port Perry. At one time, she was president of the Chamber of Commerce, and for years, she organized the annual Santa Claus Parade. She said she has some fond memories of when a group of local business people used to get together to decorate the Chamber of Com- merce float for the parade the next day. After 28 years in business without a day off or a vacation, one might think that Eleanor is ready for a long trip to some exotic spot in the world. Not so. She has no plans other than to spend her new found leisure time relaxing, tending the garden at her lakeside home and visiting with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. strange cattle deaths Durham Regional Police are in- vestigating the deaths last week of two Simmental cattle at a farm near Port Perry. A Police spokesman said Mon- day morning that a heifer and a bull calf valued at $1300 were found dead from wounds caused by a high-powered rifle. Catholic Diocese will The spokesman said the two animals were found dead in a field. One had apparently died from loss of blood, the other from a bullet that passed through its side. The two animals were owned by Jerricho Farms of RR4, Port Perry. Police believe a high powered rifle was used because of the nature of the bullet wounds. appeal council decision The Catholic Diocese of Toronto has asked the Ontario Municipal Board to decide whether a senior citizen apartment building can be constructed on church land in Port Perry. About six weeks ago, Township council turned down the proposal for the 28 unit seniors building on ~ land behind Immaculate Concep- tion Church on the basis that there may not be enough parking areas. The Catholic Diocese has ap- pealed- that decision to the Municipal Board. The appeal was made October 27 by a Toronto law firm acting on behalf of the Diocese. The proposal for the seniors building called for 28 single bedroom apartment units. The Church as received more than 40 enquiries from seniors expressing interest in living in the building. Best of Things FLOWERS -- PLANTS -- GIFTS A large selection of Tropical & Hanging Pots We cater to Weddings & Funerals. $9.99 Dozen . PORT PERRY PLAZA HWY. 7A, PORT PERRY 985-0170 OPEN: 9:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. - Monday to Friday yr --~ Tar " w a 3 La Time to relax After 28 years in business, Eleanor Wood tend her gardens. In 28 years in business on retired last Friday. She sold her flower business to Barry Van Camp. Eleanor said she has no real plans for her retirement other than to relax and Queen Street, Eleanor never missed a days work due to iliness and never took a vacation. (See story) It's the icing on the cake. After being attracted by the smart styling, intrigued by the brand new features O and impressed by all the dramatic improvements... by the price. This year, John Deere has intro- .you'll be delighted duced an entirely new line of 100 Series lawn tractors. All are priced substantially less than the 1985 models they replace. Not just a few dollars less, but hundreds! It's the most significant price reduction in John Decre history. 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