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4 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Wednesday, January 3, 1990 The Toronto/Havelock Pas- senger Association has sent in- vitations to the mayors of 31 Ontario communities inviting them to a meeting to hear pro- posals for a new passenger rail service in this province. The January 9 meeting slated for Toronto City Hall, comes less than a week before VIA Rail pulls the daily train between Toronto and Havelock off the rails because of federal spending cut-backs. THPA president Paul Pag- nuelo of Little Britain, said last | week the January 9 meeting will give the mayors a chance to hear the details of a proposal to have Bombardier Inc., of Mon- treal operate four passenger lines in southern Ontario, using rolling stock it manufactures. Andres Darvarsi, a director of marketing for Bombardier will attend the meeting. Bombardier has already expressed an interest in the idea of operating four passenger lines, but the company wants to thoroughly examine the feasi- bility with input from communi- ties that could be served by the lines f th al e aspect of the pro being put forward by the THPA is to have municipalities oper- ate the stations and parking fa- cilities along the lines. The proposal calls for Mon- day to Frida passenger service Peterborough, Cobourg, Brant- ford and Kitchener to Toronto. Mr. Pagnuelo said he hopes the mayors, including Toronto's Art Eggleton, will throw their support behind the concept, and perhaps agrees to become in- volved in an in-depth feasibility study. Many residents of Scugog Township and surrounding area used the Toronto/Havelock VIA service to commute to their Jobsin the city. The Passenger Association led by Mr. Pagnuelo has lobbied hard to retain the service, to no avail. The federal government will not back down on the reduc- tions to VIA subsidies, and the provincial government has stat- ed it will not step in and bail out any service abandoned by Otta- wa. Most commuters in this area will ride the VIA train for the last time on January 12, a Friday, and Mr. Pagnuelo said he expects many former users to join the passengers for the last ride home that day. However, he hopes that with the initiatives to Bombar- dier, passenger service will be restored some time in the fu- ture. Association to unveil rail net-work plans (MH KM) CAV. PONTYPOOL BURKETON MYRTLE an HOPE \, 3 ove LAKE ONTARIO ENER- WATERLOO » (101 KM) TON S The Toronto/Havelock Passenger Assoclation has asked Bombardier Inc., of Montreal to become Involved In a new private sector venture to move commuters by rail into and out of Toronto. The map above shows the existing and future routes that would fall under the venture known as CCR or Canadian Commuter Rall Network. Paul Pagnuelo, president of the Toronto/Havelock Passenger Association sald last week that Bombardier Inc. ex- pressed an interest in the concept and has agreed to study it in depth. The Toronto/ Havelock line, now operated by VIA Rall Is slated to be stopped on January 15, part of the massive cut-back In VIA service nation-wide ordered last fall by the federal government. PAUL VAN CAMP Chartered Accountant 204 Casimir St. 985-9735 PORT PERRY LSL 1B7 * INCOME TAX * FINANCIAL PLANNING * SMALL BUSINESS QUALITY SKATES for * Skate Sharpening while you wait. * Expert Fitting Help & Services * Over 1000 Used Skates to Choose From * Some Skates priced at *10., $20., *30. y ALE WHAT IS YOUR TRADE-IN a... SY - THE CYCLE AND HOCKEY SPECIALISTS DAY OPORTS 980 Brock Road South, Pickering ---- --- -- 839-561 0 RUBBER STAMPS Fast Delivery PORT PERRY STAR 235 Queen Street 985-7383 Is this your New Year's Resolution? STOP SMOKING LOSE WEIGHT Many New 1st & 2nd S or EXCHANGE! Do it with Laser Therapy PAINLESS, DRUG FREE, NO SIDE EFFECTS! ~ Fully trained therapists. Highly successful. For further information or appointment call... Stillers Wellness Centre 985-7657 Performax &T Sander mounted on oF Radial Saw With Power Feed Option fd 44" TO BE Uniform thickness accuracy to within .010 of an inch-precision that you almost have to 86 to beliave. Or lake the word of thousands of woodworkers who are achioving flawless sanding results in their cabinet shops, craft shops, home workshops, custom furniture shops and in musical instrument making. options for potential heavier use later. Plus, your sanding width won't ever be limited with the 44° wide sanding capacity, due to the open-end design of the Performax S/T Sandar, which is just one of the many innovative features that makes the Performax Component Sander a wise investment and an excellent choice for all types of woodworking. For more information call: PERFORMA PORT PERRY 985-2443 STORE HOURS: MON. thru FRI. 9-9, SAT. 9-6 rrr --e,