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37 HN FR TA SEAN LEI 2 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Sf ANE PLA VEE 5 BR BPD Fal : 3 aE PANG Wed., August 26, 1981 Via rail hearings (From page 1) allocated to other train services, and claimed from Transport Canada. Mr. Newton's brief had an obvious impression on the five member Conservative Task force. "You have raised some very far-reaching questions through your elaborate presentation," said chairman Don Mazankowski The charge that VIA' "cooked the books' on figures for the Toronto- Havelock daily passenger service was continued by Les Parkes of Port Perry, who is president of the passenger association. He told the Task Force last week that "deficits are purposely inflated by costs that should have been charged against freight rather than passenger service." Mr. Parkes called it 'gouging by profiteering," and he said before any decision is made to cancel the line there should be an unbiased feasibility study carried out. A similar suggestion was made by Mr. Newton who said the federal auditor- general should have a close look at VIA's operations. In all, about 20 people presented submissions to the Task Force, whis is holding hearings across Canada into the announced cut-backs in VIA passenger service. Those cut-backs will affect about 20 per cent of VIA's passenger's service, and the government claims the savings of about $100 million yearly should be put into other services to make them more viable and profitabTe. Several of the speakers at the hearing in Peterborough lambasted "VIA for neglecting the Havelock- 'Toronto line, and doing nothing to promote in- creased use by passengers. Ray Nash of Port Perry told the hearing VIA does no advertising or promotion of the service, and that enquiries by potential customers about timetables have revealed that in some instances, VIA employees could not say where the train stops each day. The result has been that many people who could be potential users are not aware that the service to Toronto even exists. Despite this lack of promotion, Mr. Newton in his brief said the two car train with seating for 160 passengers carries more passengers on average per train than those in the Windsor-Quebec City corridor, which has been earmarked for expansion of service. Mr. Newton released figures for a seven day period early in May of this year which show the trajn operated at over capacity on five of the seven days. The number of passengers on weekdays averages about 260, but fell off considerably on the weekend. During the first week in May, the total number of riders was 3523. If that average continues during this year, the line would _carry more passengers this year than any other year. POH Su Se 0 SAT Fri i a A Re A GR eo (ga EE BATCH NTS SY Wi MJ RR ER '§ SAR RR Wo ih Soh AT TRE NS Satta ft ACN BAS CE ary APL £3. 374ANEN x RI LRH PERE, IEE GRE ¥ 'Gee, Lisa, we're sorry' Ten-year old Lisa Hamil- ton was disappointed in the Port Perry Star, The = Scugog Island youngster took us to task for not carrying a picture of her dog. "Lucy" which was judged- "Best dog in the show' during the Western Weekend festivities. Well, we figured that if a ten-year girl could take the time to write us a letter expressing her disappoint- ment, the least we could do is take time to snap a picture of Lisa and her beloved pooch "Lucy", even if it is two weeks after the show. Following is the letter Lisa wrote to the Star. Boy!! Your staff missed reporting on one of the biggest events in Port Perry for a long time. At least the biggest event in my life in a long time. You would certainly think that the dog that won the "Best Show" would deserve more enthusiastic attention than was given on your page eight report on the dog show. I have always known that my dog '"'Lucy" was the best in Port Perry and to finally have this fact recognized by public, should at least be rewarded with a picture in the paper. Can you tellme why a very good newspaper 'Port Perry Star" would make such a mistake in covering such a hi-lite in my dog's life and "mine." Yours truly, Lisa Hamilton BEEN HOLDING OUT FORAHOT SUMMER DEAL? ~ Come to the Cabaret by Margaret Van Camp resident juggler at Canada's" THIS IS THE TIME TO SEE US. THE HEAT IS ON! PRocni tJ Hat nhack IMMEDIATE DELIVERY! = GET IT WHILE IT'S HOT! 12 DEMONSTRATORS 1981 Model - Almost one of every model. Wide selec- tion of options, colours, trims, power team combinations. Each being sold at a Minimum Price slightly over current factory invoice. 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"The Frantics" do hilarious spoofs on current news and fads. They also write material to suit the audience- and your name just happened to get men- from rings to flaming tioned, Jerry T! The torches, but who also Frantics have been hired by delivers a witty commentary CBC radio for a weekly show as an accompaniment. John has performed in Port Perry with the Martin and Downs Circus. This year he is the starting this fall, and by a Toronto cabaret for the entire year. So, bring your friends and neighbours, and "Come to the Cabaret'. 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