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--- BE] El BN Bd BI PY RQ -- pu ---- 4 ho a \ \ F 5:00 PM ~ 11:00 PM PA pri taxes & gratuities, : and are bjs 0 phn for special events. ; Over $35,000 in Cash & Prizes 6 Exciting Draws Each Day + December 1st to the 20th RIK DAVIE / WEEKEND STAR TRIMMIN' THE TREE: Jaimie Milburn was having a great time Perry Business Improvement Area's (BIA) holiday celebrations Sunday as she trimmed the Luke's Country Store entry in the on Queen St. Other events held on Sunday included a fashion tree decorating contest held last weekend as part of the Port show and Harry Potter look-a-like contest, Council tries to balance growth, protect downtown ~ By J. Peter Hvidsten Weekend Star Scugog Council is inching closer to passing a bylaw which would rezone a small parcel of agricultural land and open the door to allow the development of a 115,000 square-foot commercial development just west of Port Perry. But at a public meeting held Monday night, councillors made it clear, even if the bylaw is approved, there is still a long way to go before the Quorum Development project, known as the "Westport Centre", can get "1575 Hwy. 7A, Port Perry 905-985-8507 5mm tees LOCATED AT PORT PERRY AUTO GLASS underway. The land in question is located at the west end of Port Perry on Highway 7A abutting a piece of land already zoned for a variety of commercial uses. This is the second public meeting the township has held to deal with the Westport application and to address the concerns of the public. Among those questioning the rezoning were a number of Alma St. residents, whose 'homes back onto the environmental lands adjacent to the proposed development. 1993 GMC SLE 350 59,995. 1996 GMC Astro Ext. Van $7495 - $8495 Don Farquharson outlined his concerns regarding the environmental lands as well as parking, traffic and servicing of the area. "Council does have control. Your hands are not tied," he said, suggesting that once the site is approved it's going to create enormous problems. Other Alma St. residents voiced their con- cerns including the protection of the down- town and the proximity of the development to the back of their homes. Please turn to Page 5 a 1996 Jetta TDI $15,995.