Oakville Beaver, 2 Oct 1994, p. 9

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*\ rappling with new modes of transportation isn‘t easy. But P this week, the Bronte Commumty Consultation Committee sat down and looked at the whole issue of rollerblading from all points of views â€" from an outright ban of it on downtown Bronte sidewalks advocated by the seniors to allowing rollerblading in the downtown area. By the end of the meeting, the difâ€" ferent Bronte representatives agreed that it was important to accommodate the rollerbladers in some way. By DIANE HART Special to the Beaver Compromise proposed on ~ downtown rollerblade ban "But what‘s a life worth? If someâ€" one breaks a leg or sustains a head trauma, what‘s that worth?" asked Ray Pidzamecky, QEP high school staff representative. who rollerblades to work and back every day, believes an outright ban would be disastrous. "Why not, instead of penalizing everyone, charge those who are not giving way?" asked Carson. She said she has never had any problem comâ€" muting to work on her rollerblades, but acknowledged that she has always had respect for pedestrians and has taught her family they have the right of way at all times. "There was a typical Bronte family just out enjoying themselves and where do they go â€" the Lakeshore? Both the Bronte BIA and the Bronte Legion support an outright ban on rollerblading on downtown streets. And yet, he acknowledged the quandry facing those establishing a byâ€" law when he described how unfair it was for a Bronte family out rollerbladâ€" ing quietly one evening to the Dairy Queen to have to get off the sidewalks. Councillor Ralph Robinson urged everyone to attend the next Oct. 6th meeting at the Town Hall, when the legal department begins to draft a byâ€" law. TLL BRING BEAUTIFUL IDEAS RIGHT TO YOUR DOOR. No Payments for 90 days! Call for details and a complimentary consultation Susan Sintichakis Custom Window Treatments W Furniture Blinds Shades M Carpet Area Rugs M Wallcoverings B And More Great Ideas Just Come To You"" Each franchise independently owned operated ©1994 DDSI Jr‘;- D;tota\‘“g um Visa accepted ai®

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