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Bougog Clilien -- Tuesday, June 0, 100% --8 4a Flea market opponents face council Opponents of a proposed flea pv just south of Port Perry presented their case to council Monday afternoon but got less than enthusiastic support from three councillors. Ward 3 rep Ken Gadsden, Ward 1 rep Ken Carruthers and Ward 4 rep David Dietlein all questioned the argument that a large away business from shops in the down- town core, "Business attracts business, customers that might not other- wise come here," (10 Port Perry) Crafty lady! Merle Heintzman, of the 'Front Room' Antique Antique Shop TA, will be one of more than 80 vendors at the Wy Jd said councillor Dietlein. "There could be some spin-off." But Stephanie and Peter Kasperski who operate Gramma Grunts gift and craft shop on Queen Street, strongly dis-agreed. In fact, Mrs. Kasperksi read a six- page brief to council outlining the reasons why a flea market would hurt existing businesses and urg- ing council to stop any plans w * locate one here. "If you allow a giant flea mar- ket to set up shop in our commu- nity you will see negative impacts on Port Perry that effect every business and will have a ripple effect into the community as a whole," said Mrs. Kasperski. She went on to say that fles markets attract vendors that sell handise in direct ¢ to local shops: everything from clothing 10 shoes, 10 fresh produce 10 hardware, electronics, jewelry and dry goods. They don't have the operating costs such as rent, utilities, business wax and soon that permanent shop owners must incur And she sald the image of a flea market will do nothing to enhance the town "Do you really want to be known as the néw Pickering or Stouffville?" she asked. Ward 1 rep Ken Carruthers said he's neither "for or against the flea market," then said the pre- sentation " "surveyed everyone but the customers." "How can any business survive without knowing what the cus- tomers want? All problems pre- sent opportunities. There has to be some opportunity in this (propos- al) somewhere." He went on to say "it's not right for this (council) put up bar- riers to where customers spend their dollars." There were about 20 merchants in the council chambers for this meeting and several countered those arguments. Don Mitchell, operator of Pizza Delight said he could probably make more profit by shutting his restaurant and sething pizza slices at the Nea market But that would put 0 people out of work and take out the $350,000 he spends annually on wages and supplies Lang Cope, who operates Daisy's Fabrics, said he has been in business 12 years and also put a lot of time and effort into the com- munity (Chamber of Commerce, the BIA and other projects) "I didn't work hard over the years to share it with somebody else to ride in on the coat-tails." He went on to say that if coun- cil approves this flea market he plans to "withdraw my support from all endeavours in the Township." Following the meeting Peter Kasperski said he was "surprised" at the attitude of the three council- lors. "I would have liked to get at least some signs of support for our position," he told the Citizen But he said thpse merchants opposed to the flea market are not going to give up without a fight (about 50 signed a petition in opposition) "We are prepared 0 do what it takes to protect our businesses," including an appeal 1 the Ontario Municipal Board, if necessary Several weeks ago, council heard a proposal by Scugog resi- dents Margaret Scout and Leona Sandison to turn the vacant Johnson Controls plant on the Oshawa Road into a weekend flea market operating year-round The site would need a re-zon- inf to permit the marke, but as of Monday there had been no appli- cation for re-zoning submitted to the municipality Antique and Craft Show, this Saturday and Sunday st the Sougog Arena, Sponsored the Seugog Arena Board, the show features vendors from all over Ontario, the Oshawa quar. tot Cordiaiity will entertain and all the fun starts when the doors open o®am and ot 10 a.m. In this photo, Mra. Heintzman Is holding a» turn-of-the-gentury British kerosene lantern. 11 VANEDWARD DR PORT PERRY ONTARIO 985-7391 Something Fishy's Going on af Andersons! WATCH FOR THE tl OBASS TOURNAMENT TRAIL '92 hosted by Dennis Anderson Chev-Geo-Olds coming to Port Perry JUNE 27th & 28th Watch the Citizen for more details NEW HOURS to SERVE YOU BETTER NOW OPEN SUNDAYS from 11 AM to 4 PM FRIDAYS to 7:00 PM Join Us This Sunday for FREE Coffee & Donuts Plus Great In-Store Specials! LAKE SCUGOG LUMBER Complete Line of Bullding Supplies SCUGOG SHORES MUSEUM VILLAGE PIONEER DAYS &% AS 2' ws Saturday, June 20th & Sunday, June 21st, 1992 12:00 to 5:00 PM on BOTH DAYS - Rain or Shine ADMISSION: Adults $3.00; Students $1.50; Senior Citizens $2.00 1 Mile East of Port Perry on Scugog Island, 1/2 Mile North of Hwy. 7A Present this Ad for One Free Child's Admission to PIONEER DAYS, valid June 20 or 21/92