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"A Family Tradition for 128 Years" PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, Sept. 20, 1994 - 3 Survey will help committee plot future development i By Jeff Mitchell Port Perry Star More than 1,200 households in Scugog Township participat- ed in a survey that will help plan the future of the munici- pality. Ken Gadsden, Ward 3 coun- cillor and chair of the township's Economic Development Committee, said in releasing results last week that no con- clusions are being drawn from the survey right now; but infor- mation provided by township residents will be a a valuable resource in the future. "We wanted to determine who we are in terms of demo- graphics and where we are in terms of activities of the popu- lation, where we are going, and where we should be going," said Councillor Gadsden. A detailed analysis of the survey -- questions ranged from household profiles to shopping and work habits, and opinions on issues such as development, tourism and heritage building preservation -- will be done by the committee. "To me, the thing captures the mood of the township," said Councillor Gadsden. "I think that's useful for a wide variety of issues that are going to con- KEN GADSDEN front us in the next couple of years." Perhaps the most glaring statistic in the survey report deals with the economic future of the township. In response to a question asking if they expect- ed their children to grow up to live and work in Scugog, More than 500 respondents, 43 per cent of the total, answered no. The primary reason for their thinking was "limited job oppor- tunities". At the same time, respon- dents for the most part recog- nized a need for some commer- cial and industrial expansion in the township, but said they Home Business Association will aid local entrepreneurs Entrepreneurs in Scugog and across the region will soon be networking with one another through a new association. The Durham Home Business Association will hold its inau- gavel breakfast meeting Sept. 8 and since notices have been appearing in region papers, more than 40 business people have expressed interest, say organizers. "What we're trying to do is give them a leg up and give them some support," Barry Johnston, a Port Perry busi- nessman and association direc- tor, said. "A lot of businesses are hid- den businesses. "Small business is going to rebuild this country," he added. "Nothing else is." He said the association will provide independent business operators with an opportunity to get together with other entrepreneurs, talk about com- mon problems and challenges, and form a network of contacts. The association in the future will attempt to bring in speak- ers and provide members with other information to help them along their way, said Mr. Johnston. A newsletter will also help members keep in touch with each other. The Durham Home Business Association is still seeking oper- ators of home or small busi- nesses to be members. The first breakfast meeting will be held at 7:30 on Sept. 28 at the Trillium Trails banquet hall on Simcoe Rd. North in Oshawa. Meetings will be held once every couple of months. For more information, call 985-1404. Over 400,000 graduates recommend Young Drivers of Canada August 4th to 27th 6:00pm to 9:10pm Call for details 852-9705 nh Scugog want the area to retain its rural flavor and not expand too far. "It (the response) reinforces the reasons why we have an economic development commit- tee," said Councillor Gadsden. The committee -- comprised of councillors and representa- tives of the business community in Scugog -- has a mandate to come up with strategies for future economic growth. That can be done, and the essential nature of Scugog does- n't have to be sacrificed, said Councillor Gadsden. In fact, he said, Scugog's rural nature can work to its advantage in attract- ing business. "I think the major selling point is what a great place it is to live and work," he said. To that end, the township has put together and informa- tion booth which has travelled to a number of trade and pro- motional shows. "It's all aimed at promoting the community as a great place to live and work," said Councillor Gadsden. Results of the survey can be viewed at the municipal offices and the township library. A highlight package will be pub- lished in local papers next week, said councillor Gadsden. Dietlein opposes contracts for new Scugog community centre Ward 4 representative David Dietlein was alone in opposition last Monday when Scugog Township councillors voted on contracts related to construction of a new community centre in Port Perry. Bylaws hiring an architect and a construction manager easily passed when they were presented to council at their first meeting after a summer break, Sept. 12. Councillor Dietlein, who has called the $1 million community centre too costly, voted against the contracts. The hall is to be built just east of the Scugog Arena on Reach St., and about two-thirds of the cost will be picked up by the federal and provincial governments through infras- tructure grants. The township is responsible for the remaining third, which Councillor Dietlein says is too much at a time when the municipality should be concentrating on keeping taxes down. The township will hire Barry-Bryan Associates for archi- tectural services, and enter a construction management agreement with Brian Barton Building Corp. millar CHILDREN & YOUTH iIohts THEATRE GROUP =a oo WV ARS A EA _E\ Re -------- ii] LR, _ Auditions for boys & girls Age 9 - 18 Friday evening Sept. 30 at the Town Hall 1873 Simcoe & Queen St., Port Perry for further information & appointment Please call 985-7849 after 4 pm. after Sept. 27 call 705-357-2340 "There are many reasons why someone chooses to preplan a funeral. Prearrangement allows people to express prefer- ences for their own funeral service and helps assure their wishes will be met. Also, it takes the burden off the family. Loved ones aren't faced with having to make decisions at a difficult time. The choices have already been made. It's a simple gesture that makes all the difference." If you would like more information on preplanning, please contact the caring professionals at Wagg Funeral Home WAGG FUNERAL HOME LTD. 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