"A Family Tradition for 128 Years" = PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, May 2, 1995 - 5 Knopp vows he'll promote business, homes in Ward 2 By Kelly Lown Port Perry Star Elgin Knopp believes he has the drive and stami- na, along with the ability to learn, listen and pro- duce that will give Ward 2 residents the best repre- sentation. "I feel I can do the best Job. I relate well to others and will hear their con- cerns," hesaid. An 18-year resident of the township Mr. Knopp wants to give something back to the community he calls home. Although this is Mr. Knopp's first stab at poli- tics, he thought about en- tering the race other years. But, time con- straints and the fact that Ward 2 already had good representation kept him off the ballot, he said. The Ward 2 property owner says the important thing for any elected offi- cial is to keep in touch with the people and listen to what they have tosay. KNOPP He describes Ward 2 as a most diverse ward to represent as it includes both residential neighbor- hoods and the downtown core. "It is a commercial and residential base and we have to ensure the prop- sperity of both. They must co-exist," he said. Mr. Knopp wants to bring a "fresh, new vision to council." Whatever the issue he said council must listen to those directly affected and every decision must be in the best interest of the en- tire community. A part of Scugog's ap- peal that Mr. Knopp wants to see encouraged is tourism. "We are a bedroom com- munity. It is what we are. We have to encourage it and bring people here for economic benefit," he said. Mr. Knopp has been very active in the commu- nity serving as president of the Big Brothers/Big Sisters Association of North Durham and the Scugog Chamber of Com- merce. He was a member of the Town Hall commit- tee, a Beaver leader and member of the Boy Scouts executive and the co- founder of the Ice Palace. Mr. Knopp said his in- volvement in local organi- zations gives him an in- side track on what the community needs as well as bringing a fresh new look at Ward 2 residents wants. Nestleton proposal still alive Gadsden cites jobs in call to extend plan deadline By Kelly Lown Port Perry Star Ward 3 Councillor Ken Gadsden was thinking of Scugog Signs employees when he made a recom- mendation that the prop- erty owners be given one more month to produce site plans for the property in east Nestleton at a re- cent planning meeting. The Mammones, own- ers of the property, first appeared at council in May of 1994, seeking a re- zoning of the land. Coun- cillors approved the zon- ing for the controversial sign shop in November last year, contingent on a number of factors. Council has asked for site plans from the owners but has been rebuffed several times. The move to allow the rezoning last year was also in an effort to save the cue youn home a grect look! 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