PAGE 14, WHITBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4,1987 VIA Rail1 hopes p'as s will increase local train riders By DONNA DONALDSON VIA Rail recently introduced a new train pass in an effort to in- crease the amount of passengers takig - the train and to improve services to local communities. In- 1986- the - Havelock-to-Toronto run had a monthly average of 1,660 'passengers. The Toronto-to- Havelock run had 1,692. Sunday trains were slower with only 135 passengers per month. The figures represent a 10 per cent im- provement over 1985. *Ray Nash, now residing in Oshawa, has used the Via Rail ser- vices at Myrtle Station since 1980. "Approximately 25 to 35 people ride the train at Myrtle weekday mornings," he said. Although Nasb no longer requires the service because of a change in residency, he believes it is "&a.-jdeal service for those who can use it." Nash says he was partly respon- sible for sorne of the improvements in Via Rail. He constantly wrote MP's and visited Via Rail *'offices weekly, demanding improvements hi be made. "Allan Lawrence was most help- ful because he knew the train was needed and wanted it to succeed," Nash said. An example of Nà sh's efforts was the extra coach added to the train Whitby asks for $1.3 million Witby council bas petitioned the Ministry of Transportation and Communication for $1,299,000 in subsidy. The subsidy is based on $3,278,638 the Town spent on road repair and construction during 1986. The Town annually files the sub- sidy application. which made one non-smoking and the other smoking. The Liberal government made their decision to shut down Via Rail services i 1982 wbich included one of the local limes. Reasons cited by Transport Minister, Jean-Luc Pepin, were that Via Rail was not making money and it was too expensîve to operate. Due to a, lack of track upgrading when Via Rail re-opened in 1985 there were problems witb the train being slow. According to Richard Gauthier, a public affairs officer for Via Rail, the idea of the train pass, known as "Take .10", is to "increase rider- sbip, especially on weekend runs. " Eventually they will apply the train pass to other routes for the same reasons. The new train pass wlll offer comfmuters savings of up to 35 per cent on regular fares, improved flexibiity in ticket exchange, and the ability to purchase the pass at the local travel agency or through Via Rail. FROM PAGE 12 DISABILITIES The March general meeting of the Oshawa Association for Children and Adults with Learning Disabilities will be held Thursday, March 5, 7:30 p.m. Guest speaker will be Janice Barton, academie resource person from Adelaide McLaughlin Public School. She wil speak on "Corrective, Spelling." For more information, caîl Mary McLeod at 433-4196. DANCE Thè sixth annual Kidney Foun- dation dance, sponsored by the Ransberry family, will be held in the Newcastle Commnunity hall on Saturday, March 7, beginning at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 a couple and the price includes lunch. Enter- tainment will be provided by Bil Taylor and the Tradesmen. Tickets can be purchased at the door or by calling Harold Ransberry at 983- 9597 (Newcastle) or Joan Han- sberry at 668-8975, after 7 p.m. (Whitby and Oshawa.) MOUSE TALES Mouse Tales, a gentle introduc- tion to puppetry with stories, rhymes and songs about rnice, will be held for kids 5 and over at Whit- by Public Library 2:30 to 3:15 p.m., Saturday, March 7. Tickets, for $1, at the children's desk. Y-PACE Day care providers are invited to attend the Y-PACE meeting in Pickering on Wednesday, March 4, 7 p.m. A potluck supper wii be beld and a guest speaker will discuss nutrition. Y-PACE is a parent and child enrichrnent centre. For fur- ther information caîl Laura at 839- 8011 or 686-1828. SPRING GALA ÀSpring Gala, hosted by the Oshawa Symphony Association, will be held at Trafalgar Castle School March 27. Guests will in- clude Ontario Lieutenant-Governor Lincoln Alexander and Minister of Citizenship and Culture Lily Munro. Tickets are $100 per person. For more information caîl 576-3496. Br(»i~k in Bylines By BE'ITY-JEAN BLYTH Cati6as-un wtth Items for liats coIumn WORLD DAY 0F PRAYER The cornbined churches Of Brooklin United, 'St. Thornas" Anglican, St. Leo's Catholie, Burn's Presbyterlan and Myrtie United will join together tis Friday evening at 7:-30 in Brooklin United Church to observe th lOOt anniversary of this very special service. Ail area ladies are invited to attend. SCOUT DANCE ia15 ur last reminder to pick Up tickets for the 2nd Brooklin Scout group comrnittee dance this Sat. night. It is a-ifundraising event and will be held in Brooklin Cornmunity Centre. The cost is $9 per person and includes a hot and cold buffet as weil as loads of prizes donated by local businesses. Calil Mike at 579-7M~ or AI'nold at 655-4993. SPRING FASHION SHOW Brooklin UCW's annual fashion show of 'the newest spring styles being featured at our own Brooklin Village Shoppe will be held a week frorn tonigbt, on March il i Brooklin United Church Christian Ed. hall. Tickets are $3.50 and can be picked4up at the Village Shoppe. Connie and Judy always put on a very profèssional show so be sure to get your tickets now to avoid disappointrnent. MYRTLE CARD PARTY Also on March il, Myrtle United Church is holding a card party in the church hall. Tickets are being sold i advance only and may be obtained by calling Helen Duff at 655-4704 or Mary Housego at 655- 4003. STORY TELLER Well known storyteller Dan Yashinsky is corning -to Ashburn Cornrunity Centre on Monday, March 16 at 10 a.rn. Ail children frorn 7 years and up to 70 are invited to corne out and hear this master of the art. Dan bas performed i many sehools and libraries, has taught storytelllng at the University of Toronto and the Storytellers School of Toronto. The funding for the program cornes frorn the Ministry of Citizen- ship and Culture Outreach Ontario with the assistance of the Mariposa in the schools. Don't rniss the opportunity to hear stories that wiil prove unforgettable as told by the incomparable Dan Yashinsky. 4 KINSMEN DANCE Brooklin and District Kinsmen are sponsoring a 5O's and 601s dance to be held in the General Sikorsky Hall i Oshawa on March 21. Music will be live by "Little Caesar and the Counils". Tickets are $7.50 and may be ordered from any Kinsrnen or by calling Don "Sully" Vipond at 655-4953. Proceeds will go to the Cystic Fibrosis Organization. Food is not included in the ticket price but wiI be available courtesy of Sikor-- sky Ladies Auxiliary. WEEKENDER FASHION SHOW Ashburn Kirk Guild is sponsoring another showing of the Weekender Fashions. These are co-ordinated knits suitable for the woman-on-the-go as well as for the casual hornebody. This takes place on March 24, watch for mnore details next week. MYRTLE NEWS Up i Myrtle, Art Parrinder suggests that we ail "Think Spring" as he goes about tree pruning and tapping maple trees. Mary and Jirn Housego are visiting Mary's rnother, Mrs. Tripp of Cardiff as the farnily gathers to celebrate the birth of Mrs. Tripp's first great-great grandchild. The parents are Alova and BfilGills of Cavan. Several Myrtle ladies are enjoying night school classes. Barb Parrinder, Rita Wade, Carol Blea, Barbara Cotton and a girl narned Liz (whose last narne I wasnt given, but who we didn't want to leave out) are ail enthusiastically involved i Carolyn Alderson *'s quilting class under the auspices of Group '74. Cora Vernooy, a newcorner to the community is teaching a class in crochetig as'a means of gettig acquainted. Laurel Harner is busy taking a com- puter course at Durharn College, Directors Of the 4H Leaders Association for Durhamn West met in Bolton last week for a leadership workshop. Barb Parrinder represented Myrtle. We ae hppyto epot tht btb err Schow and EthelmNt- Coming events ~oV >~\THE CORPORATION 0F THE TOWN 0F WHITBY ......PUBLIC NOTICE OPENING 0F ANNE OTTENBRITE POOL AT IROQUOIS PARK COMPLEX The Town of Whitby Parks and Recreation Department wishes to notify the Public that the Anne Ottenbrite Pool at the Iroquois Park Complex will flot be re-opened to the Public on March 2, 1987, but instead will re-open on March 16, 1987. The change in the off iciai opening date is the result of unforeseen delays in the construction renovation program. AIl participants currently registered for swimming lessons wiIl be honoured and classes will commence on Monday, March 23. 1987. The Parks and Recreation Department wishes to express its sincere apology for any inconvenience caused by the delay in the opening of the pool. For Ilurther information. please cal lroquois Park at 668-7765. SPECIAL HOLIDAY POOL SCHEDULE FOR SPRING BREAK MARCH 1610O MARCH 22, 1987______ PUBLIC SWIM ADULT SWIM _ MONDAY 2:30-4:30 p.mn. &7:30-8:30 p.m. 8:30-9:30 P.m. TUESDAY 7:30-4:30 p.m. & 7:30-8:3U p.m. 8:30-9:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY 2:30-4:30 p.m. & 7:30-8:30 p.m. 8:30-9:30 P.m. THURSUDAY 2:3U.4:3U p.in. & 7:Ut:Upm :30-9:30 p.m. I FRIDAY 2:30 4:3U p.m. &7:00-8:00 pm. 80-900 D.iii I SATURDAY230:0 p.m. & 708:0p.m. 8:00-9:00 D.m. SUNDAY 2:00-5:00 p.m. 1:00-2:00 p.m. REGULAR RECREATIONAL PUBLIC SWIM TIMES AFTER MARCH 21,91987 Business Swim (Aduits) Parents &Tots Mon. to Fri., 12:00-1:30 pm. Family Swim - Sundays, 5:00-6:2.m. , parents must accompany chit ren Senior Citizens' Swim - Mondays, 1: 30-2:30 p.m. PUBLIC SWIM ADULT SWIM Mondays 7:30 8:30 p.m. 8:30-9:30 pjy. Wednesdays 7:30-8:30 Pm. 8:30-9:30 P.m. Fn a s 7. .ff : . M. 80- 9: 00P. M. Saturdays 2.3 . 0p.m. 8B:00-9:00 p.m. b n a s7 :0 0 -8 :0 0 p .m . _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Sudas2:00-5:00 p.m. 1:00.-Ã"-2:00 pm. COST SWIMMING FEES: Family Passes $8000yearly or 3 monthsl'40" CNdre $100Children's Passes i10IP858 Senios! 50' Seio Passes 10s 1125 POOL RENTAL RATE- $3615 per hour, b68-7765 for further informatiort. HY HOPE FARM MARKET I would like to thank Mayor Attersley, Coun- cil and Citizens of Whitby for the flowers and key. chamn which Ross Batten delivered on Our opening day. We were truly surprised. Many, many thanks. David Bibb & family.