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"A Family Tradition for 128 Years" PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, June 21,1994 - 5 Scugog "open for business," says mayor By Scott Anderson Port Perry Star "Scugog i 18 open for business." That's the optimistic word de- livered by Mayor Howard Hall. And the mayor has reason to be feeling a little more optimis- ticthese days. Two weeks ago, he announced a company would be moving into the vacant Johnson Con- trols building and bringing with it much needed 75 jobs. Port Perry Metal Processing, a division of Makagon Indus- tries, inked a 10-year deal to set up shop in the 60,000-square foot building. It will manufacture first stage and tailored blanks for the automotive and appliance in- dustries. Itis expected to set up shop by early September. The building, which has been vacant for more than three years, has long been a symbol of the economic hardship of the community. Mayor Hall termed the building, which sits on Re- gional Road 2 on the outskirts of Port Perry, "an eyesore." With the recent announce- ment, Mayor Hall is hoping oth- er industries are attracted to the area. "I just hope that more people will be interested in moving here," he said. "I think more in- dustries should look here." The mayor pointed to some of the benefits in moving into the community including a skilled and available workforce, and its proximity to the Greater Toron- to Area (GTA) market and other markets in southern Ontario. "There's opportunity for in- dustrial growth," he said. Another example of the op- portunities for growth is the fact an industrial park on the Sixth Concession, which has sat idle for a number of years, has been resurrected. After the first developer went A three-vehicle accident on Friday evening at Highway 12 and 7A sent two people to hospital with minor injuries. Po- lice say a vehicle making a left-hand turn onto Highway 7A was the cause of the accident. The driver has been charged with an Illegal left turn. Henshall-s -- lly og 2 RB @UT=T=1g JS) Port Perry 985-1965 (@]e]c]) » LO K0107- 31 1 Co) agile glle]g] LADIES bankrupt, a local business man purchased the land with an in- tent of opening the industrial park to business. The mayor termed the plans for the area as a "prestigious in- dustrial park." "When it's finished, it will not look like any other." Mayor Hall said there is po- tential for fairly quick develop- ment, as the area is zoned, the roads have been constructed and services are designated. "I would think that if some- body wanted something, they could get it immediately," he said. Despite the opportunities available in the township, May- or Hall is aware of the limita- GRADUATE ESTHER J. KELLY, B.PH.E/B.A. graduated on June 14, 1994 %om the University of Ottawa with a Bachelor of Education in the Intermediate-Senior Division. Esther is the daughter of Gerald & Joyce Kelly, Blackstock DRESSES 50% OFF MENS SUITS & SPORTS JACKETS 1/2 PRICE BALANCE OF REGULAR PRICED CLOTHING STOREWIDE 25% OFF ALL SHORTS AND SLACKS * tions as well. "In this day and age, you're not going to attract a lot of man- ufacturing." He notes heavy manufactur- ing, employing hundreds of peo- ple is not realistic in today's eco- nomic climate and instead more hi-tech facilities could be feasi- ble. And while the mayor has pledged to do all he can to at- tract new business to the area, he has not forgotten about the long-time established firms prospering in the township. "It's really important to look after the ones we already have here." He points to Mother Jack- son's Open Kitchens, which has increased its production and re- called staff, as well as Techstar Plastics which has introduced a new process for plastic docks and 18 contemplating a third shift. "There's an example of two in- dustries in town that employ about 250 people," he said. He notes other companies in the area have expansion plans as well. KIDS! ! KIDS! KIDS! SO] RATAN gi KO SPEND YOUR DAY KARATE JN § 07.1) | of WEEK OF JULY 18th & AUGUST 22nd 9am to 4pm - $65/WEEK ANC SSATP 10 (oJ CAVE 14S Mornings for training e Afternoons for swimming & games =--1"985-0205 == HIRYU BUSHIDO KAI Martial Arts Centre 15258 Simcoe St., Port Perry WHOLESALE PRICES ON BRAND NAME FACTORY SECONDS » TORTIERE MEAT PIES 1 per pkg: ¢ 1759 each *82% 12 pkgs. SPECIAL ROOM & sMNACH QUICHE SHEPHERDS 2009 PIE =175g each 2 || 99° 40% pkg. Me MOTHER JACKSON'S OPEN KITCHENS LIVITED BUSINESS HOURS POAT pure mt to, -- 30% OFF Moonlight Madness - June 24th only QUEEN ST MON. -FRI. 10-6 SAT. 10-4 | 15350 Old Simcoe Rd. | Port Perry --- - 900-1313 Ext. 230