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Fundraiser The YMCA campaign is all but over, and although organizers are not telling how much has been raised to date, it appears that the drive will reach its goal. Wednesday morning, Hudson Leavens (centre) was Arena deficiencies to be fixed Midland's newly opened Centennial Arena has several engineering deficiencies which will have to be corrected Acording to Deputy Clerk Mike Owen the biggest problem is with the insulation which Whitney Construction installed "Its a very glaring error on their part," he said pointing out-that the insulation in the roof is inferior to the insulation the contractors specifications called for. The proper insulation, once installed, will save energy which will amount to quite a cost saving to the corporation over the years other deficiencies in the arena," Mr Owen commented. He said 90 per cent of them are minor compared to the insulation problem. These deficiencies have been pointed out by the town's engineering consultants. presented with the keys toa Dodge Omni in recognition of his fund raising efforts. Also pictured are Jean Hartman and Al Roach, manager of Midland Chrysler. Mr. Owen explained that problems occur whenever a large building is constructed. He compared it to buying a new car which has to be serviced several times before all the bugs are ironed out. Staff Photo "We maintain a hold- back of 15 per cent," Mr. Owen pointed out. He said this money is used to correct any problems that may arise once the building is completed. "It's a standard sort of thing,"' he added. MARTYRS' SHRINE opens May 20, 1978 MASS TIMES FOR SEASON: SUNDAY MASSES: Sat. 7:30 p.m. Palmer named chairman BIA elects committees Peter Palmer, was named chairman of the Board of Management for the downtown Business Improvement Area at the first meeting of the board held last week. Bob Voorzanger was named vice-chairman and Dan Herbert the secretary treasurer. The newly appointed Board of Management has met twice in the past two weeks. The purpose of the meetings was to elect an executive and to appoint committees of the Board. According to Ralph Lynn, chairman of the publicity commitee, the board's budget was approved and will be presented to council at the next regular council meeting. In a four hour long meeting on May 11, the board decided to form five different committees to deal with different aspects of downtown revitalization. These committees will report directly to the board. "We are brand new so we have to define what we want to do with the committee structure," Mr. Lynn said, explaining why the first meeting was so lengthy. The Advertising and Promotions Committee is made up of appointees, Bud Lewis, Dan Herbert, Harvey Leader and Paul Howard. The purpose of the committee is to promote the B.I.A. as a shopping and business area through advertising and promotions. John Patchell is the sole board member on the Beautification and Decorations Committee. Mr. Patchell's respon- sibily is to develop, document and execute a program and budget for the upkeep of currently existing beautification projects, the installation of Christmas decorations and any other decorating projects the Advertising Committee wants carried out. The Communications and Public Relations Committee has board members Ralph Lynn and Frank Keenan on it. This committee will provide BIA members with in- formation as well as carry out certain public relations duties. Bob Voorzanger, Reeve Sam Ancio, Peter Palmer and seven as yet ap- pointed consumers will comprise the Public Liaison Committee. Together these members will provide the board with community input on certain issues including future downtown im- provement programs and parking. The fifth committee is the Planning Committee which has board member Clarke Edwards. This committee will be responsible for developing documenting > V.H.F. Marine Radios '349-5 375 William St., HURONIATV Midland 526-3191 and executing a program must involving projects for beautification and im- provement in the BIA. Each of the committees __ plan. recommend projects and budgets for the following year and maintain a three year Visit the Snack Bar program Recommended as ADULT ENTERTAINMENT Gates open 526-2411 The next meeting of the board according to Mr. Lynn, is June 6 at the Chamber of Commerce offices. According to Mr. Owen, Whitney Construction was told of the mistake some time ago but they haven't done anything to correct it Sun. 9:00 and 10:30 a.m. 12:00 Noon and 7:30 p.m. WEEKDAY MASSES: 10:30 a.m. and 12:00 noon, 3:00 p.m. (in July and August only) 7:30 p.m. "So- we-are -- seeking -- GROUNDS CHARGE: quotations to havé the job N OT C 7 OF done,'"' Mr. Owen said -- to help defray maintenance and improvement costs. adding that Whitney Construction will be billed Car - Daily $1.00 for the work and "'it won't Season $2.50 P U 5 L| M E [ cost the taxpayers a Bus - Daily $5.00 cent." "We have a number of The Penetanguishene Planning Board is embarking on a study of the north end of Penetanguishene, the purpose of which is to establish development policies for the future that will ensure efficient and orderly growth. The study area encompasses all lands north of Don Street, between Fuller Avenue to the east and Penetanguishene Harbour to the west. To allow the public to become more familiar with this project, the planning board has scheduled a public meeting at which time the many facets of the study will be explained. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 24th, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Offices, 10 Robert Street West, Penetanguishene. All persons are invited to attend. P. Hodgins, Secretary, Penetanguishene Planning Board. IT' FUR STORAGE TIME We have our own cold storage facilities right on the premises so there's no waiting when you want your fur for that special occasion. We also do repairs and alterations. DWARDs SPECIALTY SHOP -- 326-2271 Infoa Different .AbifA an adventure frough history. Take a step back in time and explore the history of the Naval and Military Establishments at Penetanguishene. When war broke out in 1812 with the United States the British chose this place to establish an active naval base on the Upper Great Lakes. Walk amongst the seamen's barracks and naval officers' headquarters, the storehouse, workshops, and homes of those who lived, worked and served in this tiny community. Today at the recreated Establishments rooms have been furnished with period antiques, which enhance the authentic setting. Come and experience a part of our neritage. Truly an adventure through history. > Historic Naval and Military Establishments At the end of Church Street, Penetanguishene Admission: Adults .75 Students .50 Children .25 Family Maximum 2.00 Open: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 20 til Labour Day. NOTICE OF APPLICATION to The Ontario Municipal Board by The Corporation of the Town of Penetanguishene for approval of a By- law to regulate land use passedpur- suant to Section 35 of The Planning Act. THIS NOTICE is directed to all property owners in the Town of Penetanguishene and to all property owners in the Townships of Tiny and Tay whose land is adjacent to the corporate limits of Penetanguishene. TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Penetanguishene intends to apply to The Ontario Municipal Board pursuant to the provisions of Section 35 of The Planning Act for approval of By-law No. 1978-29 passed on the 24th day of April, 1978. A copy of the by-law is furnished herewith. A note giving an explanation of the purpose and effect of the by-law and stating the lands af- fected thereby is also furnished herewith. ANY PERSON INTERESTED MAY, within twenty-one (21) days after the date of this notice, send by registered mail or deliver te.the Clerk of the Town of Penetanguishene notice of objection to approval of the said by-law or any part thereof and shall indicate that if a hearing is held the objector or any agent will attend at the hearing to state the objection. A> bylaw to amend Restricted Area Bylaw No. 1975-20 as amended of the Corporation of the Town of Penetanguishene. (Zoning Bylaw). The Council of the Corporation of the Town of Penetanguishene pursuant to Section 35 of The Planning Act, R.S.O. 1970, and amendments thereto, ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Section 2.92 is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced by the following: "2.92 (a) STREET means a public highway or public road which affords a principal means of access to abutting lots and does not include a lane or a private right-of-way. (b) IMPROVED PUBLIC STREET shall mean: (i) a street assumed by a bylaw of the Corporation as a public highway; or For several years now Penetanguishene Council has been discouraging development on lanes in town because of the problems in maintaining them. Presently however this policy is not stated explicitly in the municipality's zoning by-law. Con- sequently the purpose of By-law No. 1978-29 is to clarify the town's position on this matter, to make it quite clear that no new buildings can be built on lanes at the moment. PENETANGUISHENE NOTICE OF APPLICATION THE TOWN OF PENETANGUISHENE : BY-LAW NO. 1978-29 _ EXPLANATORY NOTE TOWN OF ANY PERSON wishing to support the application for approval of the by-law may within twenty-one (21) days after the date of this notice send by registered mail or deliver to-the Clerk of the Town of Penetanguishene notice of his support of approval of the said by- law together with a request for notice of any hearing that may be held giving also the name and address to which such notice should be given. THE ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD may approve of the said by-law but before doing so it may appoint a time and place when any objection to the by- law will be considered. Notice of any hearing that may be held will be given only to persons who have filed an ob- jection or notice of support and who have left with or delivered to the Clerk undersigned, the address to which notice of hearing is to be sent. THE LAST DATE FOR FILING OB- JECTIONS will be June 7, 1978. DATED at the TOWN of PENETANGUISHENE this 17th day of May, 1978. Y.A. Gagne, A.M.C.T., Clerk-Treasurer, Town of Penetanguishene, 10 Robert Street West, P.O. Box 580, Penetanguishene, Ontario. LOK 1P0 (ii) a street contained in a registered plan of subdivision registered under the provisions of section 33 of The Planning Act of Ontario." 2. Section 3.18 is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced by the following: "3.18 Notwithstanding any other provisions of this bylaw, no person shall hereafter erect or use any building or structure on a lot which does not front on an improved public street." 3. This bylaw shall take effect from the date of passage by Council and shall come into force upon approval by the Ontario Municipal Board. Read a first, second and third time-andy finally passed this 24th day of April, 1978. (Signed) V. Moreau, Mayor (Signed) Y.A. Gagne, Clerk The effect of By-law No. 1978-29 is to amend two (2) sections of the zoning by- law, one "general provision' and one "definition"; and so this is more of a housekeeping matter than anything else. Furthermore it should be noted that these changes will not affect theb zoning of anyone's property. If you have any questions concerning legislation a check should be made with the Municipal Offices, 10 Robert Street West, Penetanguishene during regular office hours. --