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12 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, November 7, 1989 Pat Boyd, chalman of the Museum presented Mr. Peterson with a copy of the Sam Farmer Book "The Shores of Scugog, and then Pat Informed the Premier that her sister-in- law had once been his opposition In a provincial election. Mayor Howard Hall got a chuck- le out of that story. Flanked by KVA Unit Il members Paul Saulnier (left) and Jack Bainbridge, Premier Pe- terson snipped a ribbon (red of course) to officially open a Korean War display at the Scu- gog Shores Museum. The Premier spent over an hour visiting the Museum last Friday af- ternoon. ---_,._61, i lea altd-- 1 \uaTER is ORT PERRY FoRT PERRY auto glass & trim Bee a ta WITH THIS COUPON A ---- -- 985-8507 - MOBILE SERVICE - GUARANTEED WORKMANSHIP Province can't help VIA problem, Premier says Ontario Premier David Pe- terson had a 25 minute face-to- face meeting late Friday after- noon with members of the Pas- sengers Association fighting to save the commuter rail service between Toronto and Havelock. And while the Premier said he was very "sympathetic" to the frustrations being felt by the passengers who will see the train disappear January 15, he didn't hold out much hope that the provincial government is go- ing to jump in to keep the train on the tracks. The Toronto/Havelock VIA service, used mainly by com- muters, is one of several servic- es in the country that were axed last month by the federal gov- ernment. . Speaking to a small group of reporters following his pri- vate meeting with the VIA group, Mr. Peterson said the "problem is with the federal go- verment. We can offer nothing." When asked about the pos- sibilty that GO Transit could take over the VIA line as a com- muter service, Mr. Peterson said flatly "GO is not in a posi- tion to respond every time the federal government cuts back (service) much as we (the pro- vincial government) might like . to." When asked if he sees any kind of a solution to save the To- ronto/Havelock line, Mr. Peter- son replied it is "up to the feder- al government to live up to its reponsibilities."", The meeting between Mr. Peterson and the delegation- from the Passengers Associa- tion led by president Paul Pag- nuelo, took place as the Premier wrapped up a quick visit to the Scugog Shores Museum. Scugog Mayor Howard Hall also sat in on the meeting that perhaps fittingly was held in the front parlour of the his- toric Lee House on the Museum - grounds. Mr. Pagnuelo later told the Star he was pleased that at least the premier "had a sympa- thetic ear for our cause." He said the delegation was happy to present their argu- ments about the service to the Premier of Ontario face to face. "Our meeting was certainly not a waste of time. We are not walking away from this feeling frustrated," he said. And he praised the Premier for at least taking the time to meet with them, which is more than federal Transport Minis- ter Benoit Bouchard has done, said Mr. Pagnuelo. The delegation, which in- cluded Dave Lester and Dave Lennox, presented a business plan the Association has com- pleted which details ways the Toronto/Havelock line could be improved and generate more revenues. And Mr. Pagnuelo said they are hopeful the Premier will take their arguments to a first ministers meeting later this month. Scugog Mayor Howard Hall commented that he be- lieves the VIA line should be taken over by GO Transit for commuter service eventually. He noted that in the GO service grid around Metro To- ronto, there is a large gap in the eastern and northern areas of Durham Region. While the VIA Passengers Association was pleased just to have the meeting with the Pre- mier (brief as it was) they all know the clock is fast running out for the Toronto/Haveloc line. : It's scheduled to see its last train January 15, and there are strong fears that once the train stops running, it may be nearly impossible to get it back on the rails again at a later date. Peterson opens display (From page 1) law had been a political oppo- nent of his in the London riding he represents. Mrs. Boyd prom- ised tosend her sister-in-law a photo of the presentation of Sam Farmer's book. The Premier, who arrived at the Museum via helicopter (which landed in a field near the Baptist Church) had spent the earlier part of the afternoon opening a day care in Sutton. He was greeted at the front door of the Museum by curator Mary Lynn Williamson, and af- ter the whirlwind tour, he jumped into a car and drove off to in Peterborough. The only business he car- ried out in Scugog that after- noon was a 26 minute private meeting with reps of the Toron- to/Havelock VIA Rail Passen- ger Association and Township Mayor Howard Hall. r ASK THE EXPERTS! Linda and Marylou Decorate with confidence at - i "Ye LRAT" MEET sikkens CENTRAL PRINT oeoami vers & WALLPAPER 295 Ritson Road South -- OSHAWA -- 434-3939 (#9 Para Paints available gl a gy Wer Tew Puen a a pet « Ty