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Manilla Family ace Boat Organizers of last winter's Open Alr Ice Palace raised $2,500 for local service clubs on their recent raffle for a boat, motor and trailer. Bill Smithers of Manilla won the prize with ticket number 4369 and picked up his prize last Thursday afternoon. Pictured above in the new 14 aluminum boat are Mr. Smithers and his family, from left, Ryan, Jeff and Lisa. Representing the Ice Palace committee are left, Dave Goldberg, Elgin Knopp and Lang Cope. Plans are underway to operate another outdoor skating facility this winter. Domestic parrots make good pets From Page 15 a special parrot feed formula with an eye-dropper for 12 weeks, before they are introduced to solid foods. These hand feedings take place four times each day. Their first taste of a solid food is usually Cheerios, which is easy for the young parrots to grab and chew, and eventually they are weaned onto pellets. While there are some monetary gains to be made by raising parrots, Mr. Luke is quick to explain that the domestic raising of parrots is not possible without a lot of dedication and hard work. Feeding, hand taming and cleaning cages for 48 birds consumes about three hours of Mr. Luke's time each day. But it's time spent with the birds he enjoys, as 50's theme for 50th birthday Friends and family gathered to celebrate the 50th birthday and 18th anniversary of Butch (Harold) and Judia-Lee Latta, Port Perry on June 29/91. The festivities took place at the Knights of Columbus Park in Oshawa. Everyone dressed in a 50's theme. Entertainment was provided by DJ Jim Gormley and numerous skits brought back many memories. The cake designer was Louise Haugen of Port Perry. Guests from Mississauga, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa, Sunderland, Greenbank, Uxbridge, Port Per- ry Lindsay, Grafton, Gravenhurst and Port Elgin presented a money tree to the couple at the close of the evening. A Family Tradition in Port Perry and area for 125 Years er Comin 7 he is always impressed by their beauty and character. The challenge to breed the Amazon species has been very gratifying for Mr. Luke but his success has not made him lose interest in the birds. He feels his recent achievements in raising domestic parrots will help cut down illegal smuggling of wild birds and eggs from the Amazon jungles into Canada and the United States. Mr. Luke raises three species of Amazon parrots - Double Yellowheads - Blue Front and Yellow Nape. He says all Amazon parrots are considered excellent pets, as they are not afraid of people, when hand raised. While he sells some of his COLDWECLL BANKER QO young birds to breeders as mature pairs, most are sold to individuals and the domestic pet trade. Many people are amazed to learn an Amazon parrot's normal life span is between 40 and 100 years, and they ususally outlive their owners. They are intelligent birds, quick to pick up - sounds like whistles, laughs, songs and words and in a short time will begin mimicking the sounds in their environment. Anyone interested in knowing more about these beautiful parrots can contact Mr. Luke or get in touch with one of the many parrot clubs which have formed in the Region of Durham. COUNTRY LANE REALTY LTD. Hwy. 7A & High Street - Port Perry, Ont. RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE 985-7351 As adepeadenty sured wd wo sted member Soke of Coldwed Banker Mister of Canad toc "Some people find fault like there was ERNE TG R(T] Yard Pro//// List $3995.00 Sale $2995.00 WILLY & SON SMALL ENGINE R.R.#], Port Perry SCALLOPS ...:0-30 *B per in. sold in & Ib. bags SHRIMP 1 per in. gize 16 - 20 sold in 3 1b. bags peeled & deveined