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PAGE 4, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20, 1980, WHITBY FREE PRESS whitby r Published t'very MWednesôday ~ Lhand Photography ue un,~l'ou 669-61.MPu Ilsin Voice of the County Town Michael lan Burgess, Publisher. Managing Editor The onlv Whitby newspaper'independentiy owned and operated by Whitby residents for whitbv residents. [Me F ree tPress IBuiding, 1:11 Brock Street North. I Michael J. Knoll Community Editor Marjorie A. Burgess Production Manager Karen Thompson Advertising Manager Malling Permit No. 460 Member of the WhItby Chamber of Commerce Concordia Pops extend thanks Dear Sir: The members of the Concordai Pops Or- chestra would like to take this opportunity to thank the many groups and individuals in the Durham Region who have given us their support throughout the past concert season. The final concert of the 1979-80 season was presented at the Masonic Temple in Oshawa on May 4, 1980. The season has been a most successful one, with the orchestra per- forming a series of six concerts in addition to the one on May 4th, for varlous groups in Oshawa, Whitby, Port Perry and Uxbridge. Ail performances were en- thusiastically recelved. Our conductor, Mr. Andrew J. Uranowski has agreed to continue as Musical Director for the 1980-81 season. Mr. Danny Longauer will remain as Concer- tmaster. Rehearsals will commence , on Sunday, September 7, 1980. Rehearsal time and location will be an- nounced. Thanks are due to all those who have sup- ported the orchestra and made our activities possible. In particular we must mention: The Corporation of- the City of Oshawa for its annual financial grant, The Oshawa Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion for the generous donations over severai years, The Andrew Foun- dation (Of Andrew An- tenna Co. Ltd.) for its regular annual donations to our fund, The Kinsmen Club of Oshawa for making available to us their hall as a location for our rehearsals, Mr. F.Parrott and An- derson Collegiate Vocational Institute, Whitby who provided us with our alternate rehearsal location. Anyone wishing to perform in the Concor- dia Pops Orchestra, or who would like more information concerning performances should contact: Andreq J. Uranowski- Res. 668-5679 Bus. 668- 5809. Roma Czech Res. 728-6190. Yours truly, Jack C. Garland Past president Concordia Pops Orchestra. Reader suggests. Dear Sir: In your report from f Queen's Park (Whitby y Free 1980) must Press, July 9, you state "we all become energy te 19 av savers." Go bus route should be diverted It is rather ironical or you to say this as ou did not respond to ny hand delivered let- er dated January 21, 980. In it I made you ware of the concerns of the 310 residents of Port Whitby who signed a petition regarding the pollution issue in the area. Among the concerns was the energy and money saving suggestion that the GO-bus route be diver- ted from the 401 to the baseline on its run from Ajax to and from Whit- by and be allowed to pick up passengers who work or shop in Brock renovation help town grow News of the impending completion of Brock Street renovations should strike a warm cord in the hearts of ail concerned in the development and per- petuation of the Town of Whitby. The project, which began twelve years ago, is due to be completed by mid-September, connecting the Highway 12 spiloff with Highway 401 through the town center. Brock Street is now a four lane urban roadway capable of handling greater amounts of traffic through town. The new section stretches from the Highway 401 north along Brock Street to Rossland Road. Several benefits will arise from the new renovation in time. Traffic heading south along Highway 12 now have a better road to travel along to the 401. Not only does the new four lane strip hasten traffic through town but it also makes for safer driving by aiding ion the clearance of traffic congestion. As well, the C.P.R. subway grade seperation adds- a measure of efficiency to the flow of automobiles. Prior to its installation a train at rush hour spelt trouble, be it in accidents or lost time spent by drivers waiting for the train to pass. Whitby is a growing, prospering community. This renovation will doubtlessly attract business to the town's core. Brock Street now affords a good tran- sportationroute for large company trucks to their place of business and is linked up with a major highway, that b eing the 401. Property owners with land facing onto the new section of Brock Street should find their property values raisingin the near future. More accessability and better general appearance will always enhance any property's value. On top of the obvious advantages this new four lane roadway will bring are those not immediately evident. The general beauty of the town's center has been enhanced by the thoroughfare. The entire route is now lined with curbs.The overall impact of so meone driving through is one of a progressive growing town. The two lane rural road that Brock Street once was could never give that impression. It is only right that a town situated at this point in its growth as Whitby now is should have the tran- sportation capacity to keep up with that growth. Oshawa. The people (despite local bus ser- vices) still have to use their own car to get to Oshawa unless they are willing to go to ex- tra expenses and loss of time. I requested you and had expected you to comply to take this matter up with your colleague who has this department under his jurisdiction. After all you are our represen- tative at Queen's Park. On June 12, 1980, I made an inquiry about this at your office in Toronto. However your secretary Sheila knew nothing about it and would make inquiries. Thus far nothing ap- pears to have taken place. By having the buses run via the 401 the Government of Ontario denies the people the opportunity to save energy and is loosing out on contributions to its own system. Respectfully yours, A. Mondria. MIL L