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PAGE 12, WEDNESDAY,JANUARY 17,1979, WHITBY FREE PRESS Three types of transportation are discussed at budget talks iDuring tne prelîminary budget discussion last week there was a brief time spent on the thorny problem of public transportation. There were three modes of transportation placed before the Finance Committee: subsidized taxi service for the senior citizens and handi- capped, a handi-transit system and a. public trans- portation system to service the area. Mayor Jim Gartshore commented that an improvednbus service for the area of the town south of Rossland Road could possi- bly add $20 to $25 "to a taxable unit." But if all three forms of public transporta- DURHAM tion were considered for the town it "would explode the budget." As there are many aspects to be considered in the forg- ing ahead for an improved public trasportation system for the Town Mayor Gartshore requested the Staff to obtain more facts and have the information placed on paper. The Committee could ýnot discuss the budget with any sense or in depth without the informationbefore it. The members were discussing various matters dealing with the transporta- tion "off the cuff" so to speak. One of the facts to be. looked into was- whether Charterways have a fanchise to operate their timited bus service in' the Town of Whitby? Another was how can the Town Council go about having an improved bus service for the Town? Mayor Gartshore pointed out that discussions are underway and in a week or s0 a decision is going to be madedwhether Go* Transit will take over Charterway's route or whether Charter- ways will haul passengers to Pickering. "It is stupid that buses now go by people and they have to wait half an hour for another company. -For once in our lives we are going to moveon thetransit problem," Mayor Gartshore said. "There is a demand for more integrated service here and we are putting pressure on for improved service. Something is going to happen in the next little while. There are 30,000 people out there who are getting a little over- taxed. There are three types of transit before us and we can't put one in without doing something for the other. " REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY 0F DURHAMW OF SANITARY LANDFILL SITE The Oshawa landfili s.ite on Ritson Rd. N. will be permanently closed at 4:00 p.m. Jan. 20, 1979. The Whitby landfill,sitewill commence disposai operations on Jan. 22, 1979. The Whitby landfill site will be open to the public betweenthe hours of 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri. (inclusive), 8 a.m.-12 noon-Saturday. Effective January 1, 1979, the new regional waste disposai dumping rate is $8.50 per metric ton. ($7.72 per ton) W.A. Twelvetrees, P. ENG. Commissioner of Works Mayor Gartshore pointed $90,000 for swimming pool out that most f the propo- and "nobody says a word." saIs put forthin the Town for There was a general groan services originated with the as the meeting began to Town Council. break up. It was abruptly uHow many people phone called to order and Mayor up and say they want a bu• Gartshore reminded the service or senior citizen taxi Clerk-Administrator fares subsidized?" he asked. William Wallace and Staff C uneillor Joe Drduim that he wanted "documen- wanted to put his "Iword in' tary information on the andpointed out thatthe town Publi eTransportation spends $60,000 for payments problem. and the possible on the Arena and another Gerry Emm wants 401 tOwO Ri enterchange to open. road to north The, at' least 20-year struggle by the local munici- palities for an interchange at 401 and the Whitby- Pickering (now Ajax) Town Line Road was revived by Councillor Gerry Emm last week. The Province at the time it was constructing Highway 401 promised Pickering Township and Whitby Town- ship Councils that an interchange would be con- structed in this area in due time. The Regional Road 23, Whitby-Pickering Town Line, road is almost a direct straight-line connection from the Baseline Road, (Victoria Street) to Lake. Simcoe. When it is comple- tely constructed it is a direct connection to the Summer cottages and summer resort areas of the Region. During the operations Committee of Council meeting Mayor Jim Gartshore said, "there is no damned overpass for the railway and nobody uses it because it goes nowhere." The lack of a safe overpass over the Canadian Pacific Rilway line has been a Registered Re irement p\ans- Put a littie aside for the future with a Victoria and Grey Trust Registered Retirement Savings Plan. Victoria and Grey has 5 RRSP Plans from whIch to choose. The money Invested in each Plan provides for tax deferrais and the return on your Investment is allowed to accumulate tax- free until you withdraw the funds from-ths Plan. Simple. Safe. Come on in, lt's time we talked about tomorrow. Contribute to, or purchase a V & G RRSP and become eligible to win a trip for two to Jamaica. Registered Rettrement Savings Plan means a Registered Retirement Saings Plan accopted by the Minister of National Revenue for Registration under the Income Tex Act of Canada MGORA TRUST' Since 1844 308 Dundas Street West Whitby 668-9324 (Toronto Line) 683-7189 How about tomoriow? Member: Canada Deposit insurance Corporation stumbling block for many years for the full construc- tion and development of the Whitby-Pickering (Ajax) Town Line Road. The road is partially con- structed as a four lane arter- ial road at the present time. Ail that it needs now is the development *of the 401 interchange. Councillor Emm pointed out that the Canadian Pacific Railway Company won approval from the Federal Government last year to update and construct a wider and safer overpass of the railway. This would end "once and for all" the detour south of the Taunton Road. It was pointed out to the Operations Committee by the Town Public Works Director Dick .Kuwahara that the Provincial Government at the present timehas decided therec"isn't enough of a demand for an interchange at Regional RâIad 23" (Whitby-Pickering Town Line) and that there are other "high priority areas. We had a struggle to get the 401-Thickson Road interchange made,"hesaid. interchange made," he said. I I I ii cost of bus ervice for the Town placed before each member of the Finance Committee ind Council and the Press for the next Budget meeting" (which was held last night Jan. 16), as there is to be further discussion on this matter. DEATHS HANS LEY (Former Restaurant Propri- etor in Shakespeare) --At the Doctor JO. Ruddy General Hospital, Whitby, on Thursday, January 11, 1979, Hans Ley, beloved husband of Ida Garrecht of Whitby, dear father of Rosel (Mrs. Frazer Gosse) of Whitby and Karl of Orangeville. Loved grandfather of Tamara, Laurie, and Adam. Brother of Erna (Mrs. S. Basta), of Weston, Martha (Mrs. R. Weber), of Soúth Carolina, Carl, Friedrich and George all in Germany, in his 63rd year. Rested at the W. C. Town Funeral -Chape], Whitby, for service in the chapel Monday January 15, *at 1:30 p.m. Minister The Rev. R. Carder. Temporary entombment Union Cemetery. If desired contri- butions to the Canadian Diebetie Association or the Heart Fund would be appreciated. EDWARD CONROY At Dr. J. O. Ruddy General Hospital on Saturday Jan. 6, 1979 Edward Conroy (of Whitby and Pickering) dear son of the late Mr. & Mrs. Hiram Conroy, dear brother of Mrs. L. Nicholas (Margaret) Whitney, Mrs. C. Dupuis (Charlotte) Madawaska, Mrs. M. Holmes (Pearl) and Mackie of Bowmanville and Hiram, Victoria, and John predeceased. In his 62nd year. Rested at the W. C. Town Funeral Chapel, Whitby, for service in the chapel on Tues. Jan. 9 at 1:30 p.m. Interment later Groveside Cemetery, Whitby. Minister the Rev. J.A. Roney. GEORGE HOAR At the Fairview Lodge, Whitby, on Friday, Jan. 12, 1979, George Hoar (of Whitby), dear brother of David of Whitby and Mrs. E. Bryant (Bessie) of Picke- ring. Predeceased by Robert, William, James, Richard, Nellie, and Margaret. In bis 93rd year. Rested at the W. C. Town Funeral Chapel, Whitby, for complete service in the chapel on Monday, January 15. Interment later Groveside Cemetary, Whitby. Minister th.e Rev. J.A. Roney. At Fairview Lodge, Whitby, on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 1979, Verna Free, beloved wife of the late Milburn G. McCarty. Dear mother of Mrs. Ron Lawrason (Gwen) of Castleton. Loved grand- mother of Gary, Vaughan and Darryll, in her 92nd year. Rested at the W.C. Town Funeral Chapel, Whitby. Temporary entomb- ment. Family service will be held at Lime of Burial in Canpbellford. If desired contributionis to the charity of your choice would be apprecialed. DENTURE THERAPY' C .LINIC 111 DUNDAS ST. W. WHITBY 688-1484 SINCE 1917 NO MATTER HOW YOU COOK THEM: Murray Johnston's fineeclothing and furnishingsjust DONT ASTE AS WELL AS THEY LOOK OR WEAR. So enjoy yourself and save at Murray Johnston's /2 Yearly Sale in downtown Oshawa. vlurray Jhn ston (OSHAW 8 SIMCOE STREET NORTH 725-4511 DOWNTOWN OSHAWA SQUARE CLOSURE i .-