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(EN | bud Tp TE ey Ma PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, April 11, 1989 -- 23 New owners hope to keep up Geronimo tradition Tearful good-bye to Greenbank Store It is always hard to say goodbye to an old friend. At the end of this week, Mrs. Zelda Jeronimo will close her wicket for the last time. For health reasons, Mrs. Jeronimo hasbeen forced to sell the Greenbank General Store and go into semi-retirement in Sonya with her husband. Zelda tearfully said that she is very sad to be leaving, she is really going to miss oper- ating the store and post office. he said, "It was almost like a family, all the people I used to talk to. "I want to thank the com- munity for all the support over the years and hope that they will extend that same support tothe Changs." The Jeronimo's have run the store for nearly 11 years. They moved to Greenbank from Oshawa, and lived above the store. The new owners, Young Sung Chang, his wife Jinny and nine year old son Paul, have moved here from Toronto. QUIT FOR LIFE STOP SMOKING -- Just 20 minutes Jinny said that she was glad to move into this area, and out of the city. "People are friendly and nice. It is a quiet, clean, and Hessap town." The Changs plan to keep operating the general store in the tradition of the Jeronimos. They are planning to expand their inventory to meet the community demand for certain goods. - Mrs Jeronimo's two daugh- ters currently attend Port Perry High School. They were sad to be moving away from their friends and the life they have known for 11 years. Earl Jeronimo has been re- tired for several years following a serious car accident. Zelda is looking forward to being able to spend more time with him. Greenbank residents gave the Jeronimos a big going away tea on April 2. Two hundred people came out to wish them well and say goodbye. Mrs. Jer- onimo received a crystal clock toremeber them by. Mrs. Jeronimo mentioned SOFT LASER -- Experienced Consultants PROVEN EFFECTIVE -- that she intends to drop in from time to time so that she is able to maintain her social contacts. The future of the little post office in the store is uncertain. The Chang's are currently in negotiations with Canada Post on the matter. The Changs are originally from Korea, but have spent the Mrs Jeronimo Is handing over the goodies at the Greenbank General Store to the new last dozen years in Toronto. Mr. Chang previously ran an art gallery on Bloor Street. Mrs. Chang worked at a jewelry store in the Eaton Centre. ' owners, the Changs. With retirement, Zelda will miss the social aspects of running the . business, but she promises to come back to visit. The Changs Intend to keep on running things as they have always been. From left to right; Mr. Young Chang, Zelda Jeronimo, Mrs. Jinny Chang and employee Susan McBride. Stop Craving & withdrawal *100. In PORT PERRY FRIDAY, APRIL 21st 1-800-668-9200 WEIGHT REDUCTION PROGRAM AVAILABLE - DELCO LASER INTERNATIONAL INC. RIBBONS & RASCALS 39 Bond St. E., OSHAWA 571-5435 Exclusive Fashions -- Infants to 18 PHOT oO | Lb Robinson Holder INTSHING STEDMANS | &) DEPARTMENT STORE \ Hwy. 7A, Port Perry Plaza 985-3844 MON-WED 9-6; THURS-FRI 9-9; SAT 9-5 a va apse ti Ts rr -- AA Ka a pe i RIA RG RRS A namin a ing ani A a i ee a a i ml ai EA aaa TT rp ie ee -- * RL SE -- NS ------ - ------ pn dn pea as Ber rears --