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"Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, December 18, 2001 - 3 Further discussions held on Canadian Tire project last night Scugog Marsh owners voice environmental concerns By J. Peter Hvidsten Port Perry Star Scugog Council were meeting last night (Dec. 17) to further discuss the Stockworth Development proposal south of town on Simcoe St. which if approved would see the construction of a new Canadian Tire store for Port Perry. Among the many con- cerns being raised about the site, which is adjacent to the Scugog Marsh, is the environmental impact the development could have on the Class One environ- mental land. The sensitive marsh- land is owned by members and descendants of Henry Smith Osler and has been in the family for more than a century. The Scugog Marsh, as it is often called, is currently operated by a By Rik Davie Port Perry Star Durham District School Board trustees were expected to hold elections for a new board chair, vice-chair (chair of the standing committee) and vice-chair of standing committee last night. The election process was open to the public and nominations were made by trustees from within the I|l-member panel that night. Among those expect- ed to make a run in the election is current chair Liz Roy. A veteran trustee from Whitby, Ms. Roy told The Star she will be seeking re-election. "It is my choice to run again for a variety of rea- sons," Ms. Roy said. "Ne have some very difficult decisions in front of us what with predicted cuts in education funding from the province and our plans for new schools and closures. 1 want to finish the job I started." Doug Ross, former chair of the board and also a Whitby trustee, was not available to com- ment but sources close to the long-time trustee say he will not seek a chair seat. Scugog Trustee Martin Demmers refused to comment. He is a first- Board expected to hold elections time trustee and there are no rumours he may seek a chair. As well, it is unknown whether Uxbridge-Brock Trustee Nancy Loraine will seek another term as vice-chair of the board. Sources close to the board say she may not seek another term choos- ing instead to concen- trate more closely on matters within her large school community area. Paul Crawford, the out- spoken Pickering trustee, told The Star he will seek the chair's seat. "I will run, I hope they will have me," he said. Rookie Ajax Trustee Marilyn Crawford (no relation) is favoured to take the vice-chair spot with the support of sever- al veterans. "I will have to grow into the job, but | would certainly welcome the challenge," Ms. Crawford said. Veteran Oshawa Trustee Susan Shetler, who has several failed attempts at the chair and vice-chair seats behind her, would not comment on her intentions Monday night. "There are other ore in .c *ant things on my mind," Ms. Shetler said. "We have the (Student Accommodation Plan) in front of us. The holiday season is a perfect time for me to wish all of you a joyful holiday & a prosperous New Year! . YOU ARE THE FOUNDATION OF MY SUCCESS. | Thank you. Be Well. Sheri McCabe Registered Massage Therapist 169 North Street, Suite 4, Port Perry 905-985-6352 company known as Cartwright Lands and Investment Ltd. Philip Hampson, presi- dent of Cartwright Lands, has advised the township they cannot support the Canadian Tire develop- ment as proposed without further information. Mr. Hampson points to a Beak International review of the Niblett Environmental Report which recommends and concludes that a buffer zone should extend from the marsh to such arterial roads as Simcoe St. and Scugog Line 3. His letter also suggests it is unfortunate that Cartwright Land and Beak International were not included in establishing guidelines for the scope of the peer review process, as he had earlier requested. "Consequently, we can- not support the develop- ment as proposed without further information," Mr. Hampson wrote. The 22-page Beak International report addresses many concerns including buffer zones, cli- mate, water resources, soils, biological features, animals and significant species. Last night's meeting was the setond public forum to discuss concerns surround- ing the Stockworth propos- al. Watch The Weekend Star for a full report. PR ESET, : caillou | BYR TO {elf Kids BR@ CK'S 168 - 178 Queen St, Port Perry 905-985-252 www.brockstore.com BR2CKS on foot Cider & Goodles on Weekend! (OI n7:\E 5 [01V] 215} \ [o]a A BI=Topv2ts BERR HE ORF: HO 0) Tue§: Dec. 25 & Wed. 26 - CLOSED Thurs., Dec. 27 - OUR BOXING DAY SALE! SRCION: [aa 5:30 pm. NORSI=RRUISINIS A101 == I SIDNOI NDI SORA lo } Complimenta Gift Wrapping