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Vol. 127 No. 44 PORT PERRY, ONTARIO - TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1993 Copy 65¢ @1¢ +a¢csn 36 Pages 2 a luncheon and an old time gospel sing. JULIA DEMPSEY / PORT PERRY STAR Kim Headon and Rebekah Mills clowned around during the Emmanuet Pentecostal Church 50th Anniversary celebrations held over the weekend. A youth concert was 'held Friday evening. Saturday was family fun day, complete with games, a beef barbe- cue and corn roast, and an evening concert. Sunday's church service was followed by Former agricultural minister talks to Blackstock farmers By Scott Anderson Port Perry Star Politicians are not doing enough for farmers, claims a for- mer federal agricultural minis- ter. "I don't know why politicians today are afraid to defend farm- ers and demand that we keep our high standards," said Eu- gene Whelan. Mr. Whelan argued recent government decisions through- out the world have done much to harm the agricultural industry in Canada. Much of the hour-long talk fo- cussed on the ongoing GATT talks, particularly Article 11 which protects supply manage- ment. "Global trade is hurting the food industry," he said. "What did we have before we had sup- ply management? We had chaos." He noted that the agricultu- ral sector is the only group not in "chaos" and attributed this to supply management. Mr. Whelan called on the ne- gotiators of GATT (General Turn to page 2 Lishman's sculpture of nude woman gets last minute reprieve By Julia Dempsey Port Perry Star } Local sculptor Bill Lishman brought the miracle of life to the Ministry of Revenue building in downtown Oshawa -on Thurs- day. But it took a miracle for it to remain as an exhibit in the 2nd Annual Durham Artfest. Mr. Lishman was told by rev- enue officials at the Michael Starr Building on Friday after- noon that the 22-foot-high sculpture of a pregnant woman would have to be removed be- cause employees complained it was offensive. About a week before the sculpture was to be erected in the building, revenue officials "told Mr. Lishman they feared the piece might be too contro- versial. The two parties had agreed that if complaints were lodged, the sculpture would be removed. "Following the sculpture be- ing put on display yesterday af- ternoon, we have had a number of complaints from staff," J. Da- vid Roote, director of client ser- vices and public relations at the revenue ministry, told Mr. Lish- manin aletteron Friday. "The removal of the sculpture in no way is intended as a com- ment on the artistic quality of the work, or your capability as an artist," Mr. Roote stated in the letter. "The ministry continues to support the efforts of local art- Turn to page 4 Erin's Leigh Plaza By Scott Anderson Port Perry Star Having obtained council's blessing, a waterfront develop- ment in Port Perry is a step clos- er to reality. Scugog council conditionally approved plans for a large resi- dential and commercial com- plex in a special meeting on Sep- tember 14. "By conditionally approving the building envelope it pro- vides an indication to the devel- oper that council is still on side," town clerk Earl Cuddie told the Port Perry Star last week. Despite the positive step, there are still many issues which must be resolved before a shovel can be put into the ground. These include widening the road on Highway 7A, proper traffic signalization and resolv- ing the ownership of the land. Mr. Cuddie said the next step for the developer is to obtain site plan approval. Much of the more than three hour meeting last week fo- cussed on minor changes to the plan presented by Joe Cornac- chia, a representative from the Michael Stuart Group, who is planning the development. The point by point sugges- tions presented by John McDer- mott, an architect representing the township, concentrated on aestheticissues ofthe project. These included loading facili- ties, pedestrian walkways, gar- bage disposal, and traffic flow. plans progressing Traffic flow is a controversial issue concerning the project. As the Highway 7A and Water Street location is a congested 'area at the present time, council is asking for traffic lights to be installed at the entrance to then site to alleviate the problem. This falls under the provincial government's jurisdiction. Although the government has indicated a willingness to fund the lights, council was seeking a letter of credit from Mr. Cornac- chia to guarantee the signaliza- tion project. But he balked at the idea, ar- guing the developer shouldn't be "saddled" with the additional cost. He feared the government would renege on the promise if private funding was in place. "If you have your govern- ment's assurance, why do you need a letter of credit?" In the spirit of compromise, Mr. Cornacchia promised the letter if the province does not live up to its word. He also, called on the owners of the Port Perry Plaza, across the street, to share in the cost. The suggestions made during the meeting will be incorporat- ed into the site plan and will be presented to council shortly. The 95,000-square foot devel opment at the corner of Water Street and Highway TA, will feature a number of commercial units including an A&P, McDo- nald's and Tim Hortons. A 120-unit condominium complex is also planned. Grey «TION aes. mT Tw. ey en