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PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, June 20, 1989 -- 3 |" MP praises passenger association for initiative Durham MP Ross Steven- son wants the federal govern- ment to take a very close look at the suggestions made by the Passenger Association to keep the VIA line on the rails. Speaking in the Commons on June 13, Mr. Stevenson called the brief presented to VIA by the Passenger Associa- tion "realistic," and said it was "an outstanding public-spirited initiative by these passengers to keep the Toronto-Havelock line open." He asked that the propo- sals in the brief "receive the de- tailed consideration that they warrant." Mr. Stevenson noted that the Toronto-Havelock line and Quebec-Windsor corridor are the two train services identified by VIA as "the two lines that come closest to paying for them- selves." The Toronto Peterborough/ Havelock Line Passenger Asso- ciation, which includes many members from Scugog Town- ship and immediate area, sub- mitted a detailed brief May 31 . to VIA head office outlining 16 4. - ways the Association feels the End of the line After 23 years as manager of the Scugog Hydro Com- mission, Larry Mabley Is retiring at the end of June. Larry worked 13 years In Toronto before coming to Port Perry. He IS turning over the reins to Terry Adderley, a Port Perry na- tive who has worked for the last 20 years with the Oshawa PUC. Terry, his wife Pat and their two children are in the pro- ° back home. Most recently, Ter- cess of moving to Port Perry, 2 was electricial distribution foreman with the Oshawa «37 5) service could be streamlined to reduce costs and increase reve- ! nues. The brief was forwarded to Ronald Lawless, president of VIA Canada. VIA nation-wide receives some $600 million in annual op- erating subsidies from the fed- | eral government, a number the feds want reduced substantial- _ lyover the next few years. VIA operates daily passen- Scugog Council endorses Lindsay by Rob Streich Durham Regional Council is sending a letter of support to Lindsay Council regarding preparations to deal with a pro- posal to abandon the Uxbridge to Lindsay C.N. line. There has been a great deal of speculation over the last - few months that C.N. will be applying to pull out and effec- T tively leave Lindsay, Victoria unty and northern Durham without rail service. Lindsay Council; is. con- cerned that this will not only impede further growth, but it may endanger the economic vi- ability of industries already lo: cated in the service area. committee has been formed in Lindsay which is pre- paring a strategy to oppose the abandonment or to develop transportation alternatives. The committee consists of rep- - resentatives of various compa- nies from Lindsay, led by the own Development Commis- sioner, Mr. Eric Lismanis. Currently, a rail needs study is being undertaken by the committee to determine the level of existing and potential users for the service. ~ Oneoption being discussed rs Po Lo "VALUE ADDED" no charge sunroof and stereo no charge air conditioning and stereo cassette * '89KING CAB PICKUP DLX No charge sterco, power steering, bucket seats CALL OR DROP IN TODAY! MIDWAY MOTORS =v== is a private purchase of the rail line. The Ontario Ministry of Transportation has expressed interest in the idea and has asked the committee to expand the proposal into a complete business plan which could be evaluated by the Ministry. Possible grants from the Ministry to develop a feasibility study of this purchase were dis- cussed. The Town of Lindsay has passed a motion endorsing the efforts of their committee. Dur- ham Region was requested to do the same. * '89 MICRA 5 door ° '8OSENTRA 4 door DLX with jump seats. 1300 Dundas Street East, Whitby 668-6828 Customer first OUR VOLUME SELLING MEANS YOU SAVE! ger service between Havelock and Toronto, and many Scugog and area residents catch the train each day in Myrtle to com- mute to their jobs in Toronto. Among the cost saving sug- gestions for the line, the Pas- senger Association has suggest- ed cutting the Peterborough- Havelock stretch, except for peak times. This is a distance of Just over 50 km, or about one- third of the total run. The Association has also suggested the sale of light food and beverages on the train to generate money, the sale of commercial ads on trains and in stations, and bringing back the J | FESTIVAL DAYS JULY 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th ~ ADVANCE TICKET SALES Saturdays from 10 AM to 3 PM - at Booth in front of Post Office (weather permitting). Also available at: BRUTON'S |.D.A. DRUGS, LAKE SCUGOG LUMBER, STEDMANS, SELECTIONS MEN'S WEAR. stop at Leaside in north Toron- to It also wants VIA to steam- line ticket selling operations, and undertake aggressive mar- keting and ad campaigns to let potential riders know of the ser- vice. The Association brief says the ancient (circa 1963) rolling stock now being used should be replaced with modern equip- ment, and the number of cars on the run increased from two to three. Announcements on the fu- ture of this line and other VIA lines in the country are expect- ed some time this summer. TICKETS AMOUNT Friday Afternoon: "FUNLAND BAND" | For Children. $4.00 per Ticket (Adults free if accompanied by a child) Friday Teen Tent: CALIFORNIA BEACH SHOW includes barbecue & dance. 8.00 per person. " Skateboard & BMX demonstration Friday Night: MAIN TENT EVENT Extravaganza. $17.50 for Dinner & Entertainment Chicken & Rib Barbecue by Haugen's followed by Mechanical Surfboard Minors must be accompanied by adult. Saturday Night: 'TRIBUTE to BRITISH ROCK' $12.00 advance; $15.00 at the door. Featuring "Over the Garden Wall" tribute to Genesis & "Midnight Ramblers" tribute to The Rolling Stones. Ages 19 & Up MUCH MUSIC with a name V.J. $10.00/person Ages 13 to 18. Saurday Night - Arena P.0. Box 1282, Port Perry, Ontario LOB 1NO Mail this ad, with your cheque to: SCUGOG CHAMBER of COMMERCE, TOTAL § NAME: ADDRESS: PHONE: