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2 FOCUS - NOVEMBER 2015 Use it or lose it Dear Editor I am a concerned citizen of Port Perry who attended the council meeting on Monday September 28 where it was clearly stated that Scugog currently has an over supply of residentially zoned property even with the new sewage capacity. We are told Scugogs new sewage treatment plant will provide additional capacity for about 850 new housing and commercial units and that about 600 of these units of approximately 1600 currently zoned residential are already taken. To exasperate the situation the new owner of the Canterbury Common Golf Course is trying to have the golf course zoning changed from open space to residential for a development that would represent additional units that could potentially use up 124 of the remaining 250-unit capacity. A significant issue of concern becomes that a large number of Port Perry properties that are currently zoned residential that have not had applications to develop submitted would be displaced and pushed out of contention if the Canterbury Common developer was successful in their application to re-zone. This would leave an even greater number of properties that currently have residential zoning with no chance to be developed until well into the 2030s. As this very unfortunate situation unfolds for those property owners with residential zoning the need to use it or lose it is front and center. Of course this situation and the possibility of related land value loses for many many Port Perry land owners would be best protected if we are just able to follow the Port Perry Secondary Plan as presented at council. To this end with effort we must hope that the collective wisdom of the community will prevail. Thank you. Pat Bunting Port Perry A heartfelt thank-you Dear Editor I wish to take this opportunity to extend my sincere appreciation to this wonderful community we live in. On September 26 along with friends and family I was involved in organizing a BBQ Fundraiser for my sister Angela Cooper who is in the midst of her battle with breast cancer. It started off as an idea to help Angie and her family get over this life-altering hurdle. It turned into one of the most humbling and rewarding ventures for all involved. The generosity and tremendous outpouring of support was incredible. Local businesses individuals and acquaintances came forth with donations of raffle and silent auction items monetary donations and their time. People who dont even know Angie contacted us with offers to assist. There are so many people and businesses I would love to thank individually here however there are just too many to list. However I would like to acknowledge a few which without their support would not have made this day the success it was Herringtons Meats Vos Independent Grocer Plan B local musicians Envoy Business Services Katie Hunter of LK Photography and especially Sandi Darrell Yokom for letting us invade their home. A special shout-out to my co-chairpersons for this event these ladies went out of their way and took time to get the word out selflessly taking their personal time and money to get the party organized. It is so gratifying to know there is such support in this community. Words cannot fully express how grateful we are. To everyone out there who had a part in this day your calls texts donations and for coming to the event your kindness will never be forgotten. On behalf of Angies Army Kim McFadden Blackstock ...................... More letters on page 5 Blinds - Draperies - Shutters - Shades Great Selection - Stylish Colours Superior Service - Satisfaction Guaranteed Free In-Home Consultation A style for every point of view. 905-213-2583 www.budgetblinds.comportperry Joe Gibson Blackstock Getting dark earlier much cooler . . . . . WARM YOUR HOME TODAY