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Ea PORT PERRY "WEEKEND STAR" FRIDAY, APRIL 14, 2000-33 Harold Fisher has decided to call it a career Fisher's Farm Service closing its doors after 44 years By Heather McCrae Port Perry Star After being in business foralmost 44 years, Fisher's Farm Service in Ashburn has closed its doors. The business was start- ed in 1956 by Sam Fisher. Intent on erecting a sturdy building that would hold all his equipment, Mr. Fisher tore down a barn in Scarborough just so he could have its strong beams for the shop. Fisher's Farm Service sold Oliver tractors, other machinery, fertilizer and fencing. Durham Regional Police report Vandals struck Port Perry High School once again, this time spray- painting five walls with grafitti. Officers were called to the Rosa St. secondary school after it was report- Vandals leave sexual, racial remarks on PPHS walls ed that sometime between 9 p.m. on March 31 and 7 a.m. on April 3 vandals racial and sexual messages on four west walls of the school build- ing and one on an east wall of a portable. [THERAPY E [I COUNSELLING Dr. Bill Eull, Ph.D..C Psych Psychologist Joyce Eull RN. Psychotherapist in crisis because of: trauma or abuse. North Durham Professional Counsellors | 188 Mary Street, Port Perry 985-1130 « 1-800-253-0181 Authorized Dealer for: --_ Bell ExpressWVa. STAR SCHOICE Own a satellite for as low as INCLUDES "19 Offer ends April 30th DISTR ERIE ANDREWS T.V. ANTENNAS SATELLITE DISHES OR Trade In your U.S. Dish FOR FREE CALL TODAY FOR DETAILS ENDS MAY 1 S100. Program Credit 1 Idd (O0)S | bad YI | ~ -- ---- A few years later, anoth- er Fisher took over the reins of the business. After -taking courses in welding and repairs, Mr. Fisher's son, Harold, bought the shop from his father in 1970. The business wasn't new to Harold; he had always worked in the shop after school and on week- ends. "With the help of good neighbors, friends, dealer- ships and a lot of long, hard hours | managed to pull it through," said Harold Fisher. Selling Wheel Horse lawn tractors, small engines, chain saws, trim- mers and a full line of hard- ware, Harold always took pride in supplying parts €¢ Alliance Homes accommodated our floor plan changes. Our house is just the way we wanted it. 9 satisfaction. So just don't take our word for it... ask the a Ask the oy 3 who know us best When it comes to complete homeowner happiness, ask the many families who already call this wonderful Port Perry community their home. They'll tell you in their own words how Alliance builds a superior home, with all the high quality and value to ensure lasting experts who know Alliance Homes, in Port Perry, today. for his customers' needs. "All these years | have stood behind my cus- tomers, looking after their repairs and warranties," said Mr Fisher. The seventies and eighties were very good years. But now, due to ill health, he has decided it's time to retire. "1 would like to extend my thanks and apprecia- tion very much to everyone who has stayed with me over the years," said Mr. Fisher. "I'l miss the shop, the dealers and the customers. Through the business I've made a lot of friends," he said. "But now it's time to move on and look towards retirement." "The community has agood Cr oss section of age groups - * young and old, we love it here.?? of model home this weekend! Plus, an up to $7100 free upgrade package! on and paved driveway." 19182 990 Designs up to 2,900 sq. ft. * Bungalows, front split and 2-storey § homes available. dl * Standard luxuries include gas fireplaces, all vinyl windows and 40 oz carpet Hooring (where applicable). . pal ade Pac out, air con itioning, hardwood includes dey Port Perry Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 11:00 am - 6:00 pm. Sat., Sun. 8 Hol. 11:00 am - so pom Fi by app Call (905) 985-34 HOME ' "Prices & irk. comec at press me Avis concep. To qualed purchases. E. & 0. E. "Ask fr dete. a, 4