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ah Vol. 128 No. 46 PORT PERRY, ONTARIO - TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1994 Copy 65¢-(61¢ + 4¢GSD 3 6 Pages a J. PETER HVIDSTEN / PORT PERRY STAR "Contract dispute stalls Commons By Jeff Mitchell Port Perry Star Lawyers were talking late Monday afternoon, attempting to sort out the pieces after a falling-out between partners in the Canterbury Commons hous- ing development in Port Perry. Mackenzie M.E.F. Management Inc., majority shareholder in the retirement village project, abruptly termi- nated a contract with Quorum Development Corp. late Friday, locking Quorum and its head, Mark Dawson out of the prop- erty in the north end of Port Perry. "We arrived at the site to find Mackenzie had changed model homes and unilaterally decided to terminate the agree- ment with Quorum," Mr. Dawson said Monday evening. The agreement between the two companies was struck in June of 1992, with Quorum holding 45 per cent ownership and Mackenzie the rest. It was Quorum's responsibility to file the appropriate applications with the municipality, market the project, and carry out con- struction. The project was unveiled for the public at a high-profile cer- emony in August. Hundreds of potential buyers filed through elegant model homes built on Turnto Page 13 the locks on the doors of the What's For Lunch Jenna? Jenna Ham, 8, of Port Perry was among the hundreds of people who enjoyed visiting the animals at the Petting Pals petting zoo at the Port Perry Country Market last weekend. She Is seen above feeding Camella, a 14-month old Dromedary, which is a member of the camel family. The petting zoo featured donkeys, llama, pot bellied pigs, goats and many other species of animals. Despite extra cost, smoking will be allowed in new hall By Jeff Mitchell Port Perry Star Smokers attending functions at Scugog Township's new com- munity hall will be able to light up, after all. Township councillors meet- ing Monday came up with a res- olution that smoking be allowed at the discretion of parties rent- ing the hall; that came after some members argued an all- out ban on smokes might deter some groups from renting it. The discussion was part of an over view of the project, to be built at the Scugog arena site for a cost of around $1 mil- lion. Federal and provincial funding will cover two-thirds of the cost. The committee overseeing the project had contemplated banning smoking in the new facility, which will feature a multi-use room suitable for community events and ban- quets. But Councillor Marilyn Pearce (Ward 2), chair of the town's recreation department, said Monday that might not be such a great idea. "One thing that bothers me a little is the suggestion it be 3) all non-smoking," she said, adding rentals might be "severe- ly limited" with a strict no- smoking policy. The councillors heard from architect Dennis Bryan that allowing smoking will be some- what more costly at the outset, because special ventilation will have to be installea ~t the new building. But they reasoned that the up front cost could be recovered if bookings aren't hindered by a smoking policy. Councillor Ken Carruthers (Ward 1) noted that cost to outfit Turnto Page 13 Ki . | » I] £ 3 2 SR oe NT 22a ~ ye iti, E oe " J. PETER HVIDSTEN / PORT PERRY STAR Celebrates 96th Birthday Mrs. Katherine M. Crosier celebrated her 96th birthday Monday at her home In Utica. A 65 year resident of the village, she still enjoys gardening in the summer and is active in the community. She was born October 3, 1898 in Scarborough where she was raised and attended school. Following her education she started a career in teaching at Pine Grove In 1917. Mrs. Crosler was a correspondent for the Port Perry Star for about 20 years before relinquishing the position. The Port Perry Star and its readers extend warm greeting to this find lady o this special occasion.