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7 ET ER Re RE No zebras found in Lake Scu Officials with the Ministry of Natural Resources are keep- ing a sharp eye peeled for zebra mussels in the Kawartha Lakes this summer, and so far they haven't seen any. But MNR Kawartha Lakes Fisheries biologist Lois Deacon told the Star last week that it could be just a matter of time be- fore the dreaded zebras make their appearance in the inland waters of Ontario. The zebras are already well established in the Great Lakes and have appeared as far east as the Bay of Quinte. "There is so much boat traf- fic (from the Great Lakes) into the Trent-Severn system, that we expect the mussels to start showing up," said Ms. Deacon. "We are hoping that it Wont be this summer," she add- MNR has a team working hey rs 3 A fod! . FR Bag 5 Bona Th « on Lake Scugog and Rice Lake this summer. The team is taking samples of the lake bottom to study con- ditions now for comparison pur- poses should the mussels in- vade. And the team is also watch- ing for any sign of the zebras. gog yet If mussels appeated in Rice Lake, for example, Ms. Deacon said MNR would take steps to try to contain their presence and prevent them from spread- ing tootherinland waters. But she admits that will be Turn to Page 2 Volume 124 Number 35 PORT PERRY, ONTARIO - TUESDAY, JULY 24, 1990 Copy 50¢ 48 Pages | Kl ® | | -Train may be election plum The provincial government A couple of the old VIA Herrema. back commuter rail service on jumped the gun once before last is expected to announce soon that GO-Train service will be extended to Peterborough for commuters abandoned by VIA last January. Durham Region chairman Gary Herrema is quoted in a To- ronto newspaper article last Friday as saying the Toronto- Peterborough service is expect- ed to soon get the nod from pro- vincial Transport Minister Bill Wrye. Mr. Herrema is chairman of GO-Transit. He could not be reached for further comment Monday, but the article on Friday quotes him as saying "there's going to be some announcements in vari- ous directions shortly, and it's all because people need (the rail service) and want it." But a spokesman for GO Transit told the Port Perry Star on Monday morning that plans to extend GO rail service to Pe- terborough are still at the study stage by the provincial Trans- port Ministry. The article suggests the an- nouncements will be made after Premier David Peterson an- nounces the date for a fall elec- tion. It goes on to say that the service from Toronto to Peterbo- rough will consist of one train in the morning and one in the eve- ning. Liberal hopeful drops out Scugog Township council- lor Marilyn Pearce will get the Liberal nomination for Durham East by acclamation. Donna Fairey, who was also seeking the nomination, in- formed Liberal riding officials last week that she was with- drawing. Ms. Fairey, who lives near Cobourg, could not be reached for comment on Monday. The nomination meeting is scheduled for August 14 in the Blackstock Recreation Centre. vice- stops along the route will be dis- continued. Paul Pagnuelo reacted cau- tiously to article quoting Mr. Mr. Pagnuelo is president of the Toronto-Peterborough Passenger Association, a group that has been working to bring thatline. "I hope (what Herrema said) is true," he stated. But he noted that Mr. Herrema year, and the province didn't make a move to restore com- muter service. Turn to Page 2 | Fishing Buddies Land $1: "The OV Pro Bass Port Perry Open '90 was held on Lake Scugog man teams competing for $45,000 in cash and prizes. After two day ou og letans Be uaa 0! Toromo In 81.38.70 pounds beat the ext In additional prizes, hase, caugit over 0 days, welghing-in at 38.70 pounds beat the next 5 % S over the weekend, with 150 two fe 8 of fishing, Peter Davidson (stand- the honours, winning $10,000 cash and $2,000 = = * Figo is A aC a 38 oa Te aE a