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pee , dite diasbiiat has. 8 Bau _ adie. gl db dt 4 "A Family Tradition for 127 Years" PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, November 2,1993 - Howard Hall represents mayors at - Ministers of Municipal Affairs meeting By Scott Anderson Port Perry Star A recent meeting between GTA officials and the Minister of Municipal Affairs was en- couraging, Scugog's mayor says. Mayor Howard Hall, along with the mayor of Brampton and officials from the Greater Metropolitan Area (GTA), met discuss the Sewell Commis- sion's Final Report of the Com- mission on Planning and Devel- opment Reformin Ontario. The goals of this report in- clude restoring the confidence in the integrity of the planning process, protecting public inter- ests, focusing on protecting the ing the planning process more efficient. Mayor Hall served on a task force for the GTA representing the interests of the rural com- munities. The Scugog mayor said the 90-minute meeting in the minis- . ter's office was encouraging. "I was impressed. He really listened to us," he said. "It was a ~ really good dialogue across the table." The group presented the min- ister with a letter outlining their concerns with the report and called upon the minister not to introduce legislation im- plementing the report until the | UPHOLSTERY: | New Fall Fabric i iy : oo J. PETER HVIDSTEN / PORT PERRY STAR 'After 42 years as a member of the United Church Choir, Joan Godley is hanging up her gown. Mrs. Godley was honored at the Port Perry United Church last Sunday for her years of service to the local choir. Over the years she has held every Sr. Choir executive position and her colleagues say she will fondly be remembered her devotion, cheerful attitude and quick wit. Mrs. Godley is seen here following Sunday's service dressed in her choir gown. om MATTHEW JONES - age 8 Selection Try colorful coverups for seasonal decorating. Call now Men ~ Women ~ Children INTRODUCTORY course 19.95 (DVAN pA SAV S\N] NN [@ HOF WARSI] =H Od =I NCH BAN ASIANA = = ¢ Learn about Karate before you join ACADEMIC IMPROVEMENT SELF-ESTEEM DISCIPLINE RESPECT al PHYSICAL CONDITIONING -- 2 LOCATIONS - - HIRYU BUSHIDO KAI Martial Arts Centres " = 15258 Simcoe St., Port Perry 985-0205 73 Brock St. W.,, Uxbridge 862-3093 with the minister last week to natural environment and mak- |. (Ta mayors had been consult- e _ Theletter also requested that the minister convene a meeting with GTA mayors to discuss the implications of the report. The primary concern of the members is that the report is too broad and does not consider the diversity of the Greater Toronto Area. The group argues that the area is composed of urban, sub- urban and rural areas and therefore "one planning policy does not make sense in different parts of Ontario." "To make one provincial poli- cy and apply it uniformly to a di- verse situation will surely be heading for trouble," the letter stated. Mayor Hall said they were hoping to impress upon the min- ister that the integrity of the ru- ral communities must be pre- served and that the government must recognize the difference between urban and rural. Although no clear answers were given, Mayor Hall said all those at the meeting were en- couraged by the minister's re- sponse and interest. He antici- pates that the minister will use the comments to create draft legislation. yor Hall believes the min- ister listened to them due to the clout which the group held. The contingent that met with Mr. Philip last week represented the 32 mayors from the Greater Toronto Area. . "I think he recognized that we were there representing a reall Infltestial group," Mayor Hall said. PAULA LISHMAN'S WEEKEND - OF - SPECIALS -- Visit our Studio Nov. 6 & 7 10:00ar to 5:00pm SAVE on our wide selection of KNIT FUR jackets, strollers, coats, vests, hats & more! hh PAULA LISHMAN INTERNATIONAL 14341 OLD SCUGOG ROAD, BOX 280 BLACKSTOCK, ONTARIO (905) 986-5096 Mon. to Fri, 9:00 - 4:00 & Saturdays 10:00 - 5:00 LAE SR A EB SE IE ECL RE RRR LI SE BE EEE EE EE IEE EE J