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ea a -- . 6 - PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, june 19, 2001 "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" PUBLISHER, GEN MGR ...Don Macleod MANAGING EDITOR . Jeff Mitchell OFFICE MANAGER . .. Gayle Stapley ADVERTISING MGR ...Deb McEachern PRODUCTION MGR . . .Pam Hickey REPORTER ......... .. Chris Hall PHONE (905) 985-7383 FAX (905) 985-3708 E-MAIL: editorial@portperrystar.com advertising@portperrystar.com Member Locna EISEN oo Gon oss eA RNa! biswspapes Publications Mail Registration No. 07881 | We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada, through the Publications Assistance Program (PAP) towards our mailing costs. Member Ontario Community Newspaper Assoc. Published every Tuesday by the Port Perry Star Company Limited, 188 Mary Street - Port Perry, Ontario - L9L 1B7 SUBSCRIPTION RATES: 1 Year - $37.45 (includes GST) Six Months - $19.79 (includes GST) Foreign 1 Year - $96.30 (includes GST) subsequent issue or the refund of any monies paid for the advertisement. 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ADVERTISING POLICY: The publisher is not kiable for slight changes or p0gsphic emors that do not lessen the value of an advertisement. The publisher is not able for other errors or omissions in connection with any advertisement in any Editorial Comment ~ What's the plan for industry? There has been much discussion of late about the creation of commercial properties in and around Port Perry. Talk of a Meanwhile in Fort Ferry, qarden gnomes continue to mysteriously disappear... new Canadian Tire plaza south of town has dominated debate lately, and there will no doubt soon be a closer look taken at a property to the west of Port Perry, upon which a developer has the zoning to build yet another plaza. TALK, HUMAN! OR WE'LL BLOW UP YouR PLANET! The concerns that arise are to be expected: The environment, the repercussions of large new commercial nodes on the _ downtown core, employment opportunities, and the demands of the market are all rightly examined in detail. Taking up less time these days, it seems, is discussion of Scugog's industrial future. The Stockworth MBG plan for a new plaza south of town, if passed, will change the zoning on the last existing piece of serviced industrial land in the town. If councillors, in their wisdom, see fit to take this course, it would make sense for them to compensate for the loss of that industrial land elsewhere in the municipality. Scugog officials have reasons to believe a new era of industrial development can be created and fostered here. Industry is no longer solely synonymous with large, sprawling, polluting operations. The age of high tech is here, and Scugog has much to offer - if the infrastructure is in place. A close look at improving the industrial lands northwest of town ought to be taken. Right now they are a wasteland, unser- viced and unkempt, and as such would not likely be attractive to the new types of industry that might be lured to the township. But they could be. The council is correct in proceeding carefully with large-scale commercial development proposals, and we all want to see a new Canadian Tire store. But coupled with a vision for the com- mercial future of the municipality ought to be an industrial plan that could tap into opportunities, and fend off the spectre of the inni@ ~~" ( z 0 \ po \ \ / J ov d 4 ----_--. CZ y --_-- J CS K - . ) > \ ] KpDDA Port PERRY STAR township becoming simply a bedroom community. LETTERS To the Editor: In reply to our MP Alex Shepherd's claim that he is not in it for the money (Pay raise not that significant, says MP, June 5). A few years ago the big topic in Ottawa was the gold-plated pensions the MPs voted for. Our MP opted out of the plan because it was too rich. When the heat died down a little later, he opted back into the plan. So much for "I'm not in it for the money". As a businessman, our MP knows all about contracts. When he ran for MP he was aware of his salary; but part way into his term, he gives himself a 20 per cent increase. I'm sure the teachers and GM workers would love to be able to raise their salaries by 20 per cent just by voting for it. ("I'm not in it for the money"). When the farmers asked for some relief from high fuel costs, etc, they and their animals were pushed aside so the MPs could get to the trough. He's not in it for the money? When we call our MP's office, instead of good morning or good afternoon, we will get oink, oink, oink. ("I'm not in it for the money"). Our MP forgot to tell us about the increase in pensions up to and over 40 per cent. How many GM workers would like to work for eight years and go on pension of over $30,000 a year? ("I'm not in it for the money"). As for his salary, how much is he receiving for his new job? Since 1998 the MPs have enjoyed a 2 per cent raise every year, and also doubled their $6,000 allowance. When will Mr. Shepherd stand up and have Ottawa return the millions and millions they took out of health care. | guess this money is going for raises and pensions. ("I'm not in it for the money"). Give us a break. E. McMeekin, Caesarea