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Se by Ken Regan Once again Penetanguishene's annual free Hallowe'en partv for area children was a major success thanks particularly to Joe Brunelle, the in- stigator and principal driving force behind the two vear old event, who is already planning strategy for next year's "monster bash". In an interview at his apartment, Brunelle said. in his quiet, modest way that he was verv pleased with the turnout and success of the party, in spite of two power interuptions, (caused by overloaded circuits),. that caused a delav in the festivities. The popularity of the event with the local kids and their parents is certainly not in doubt. Brunelle estimates there were over 400 children at the party and. the (excuse the expression), "little monsters", goblins, witches and _ assorted characters consumed all 368 bags of candies that were provided. In addition, all 480 bottles of Coke supplied by the Penetang Bottling Co. Ltd. were downed by the tykes during the three hour affair. In spite of the key role he plays each year in getting the kids' party off the ground, Brunelle, a Toronio native who has been living in this area approximately four vears, tends to emphasize the con- tributions made _ by others. He was quick to point out the donation of Coca- Cola and was as quick to mention the $300. plus which he collected from local merchants, organizations and citizens. An important con- tribution came from the Penetanghishene Branch of the Legion, which donated a full $200. toward Joe's (the kids'). cause. Credit Brunelle also gave credit and thanks for help he received from several friends who assisted in the organization and presentation of the partv. Theresa Axton, Basil and Jackie Laurin and their son Steve were some he mentioned and there were other friends who assisted at the partv whose support he also acknowledged. When asked why he takes it upon himself to put on the annual Hallowe'en party and the Penetanguishene kids' Fishing Derby, (which he also organized), Brunelle looked surprized that the answer isn't obvious and quietly shrugs and says. "'I just love kids." Judging from the personal time and effort Joe Brunelle gives to Brunelle, a Penetang kid's best friend! doing something con- crete to help brighten the vear for the kids of Penetanguishene, the answer really should be obvious. Top students honoured at MSS Parents and students turned out in droves last night for Midland Secondary School's annual honor night for students in Grades 9, 10 and 11, - The night each year is in many respects * similar to the school's annual graduation night for Grades 12 and 13 students. Read this editorial before voting STOP?! Monday, Nov. 10th.... The Editorial Page Parking lot low on list of priorities Midland Town Council took steps this week towards the creation of a new centre core parking lot. And we think those steps are unnecessary. Although council by no means has com- mitted itself to building the new lot, it is quite apparent that it is seriously considering the idea. It will apply to the Ontario Municipal Board for permission to shift $150,000 from its sewage treatment expenditure forecast into the property acquisition category. If ap- proved, that money could be used to buy a can't compete with the level of convenience. , offered by car-oriented plazas which are usually located on municipal outskirts. The main reason for that, it is stated, is because downtowns don't have the space to ac- commodate car-borne shoppers. We firmly believe that a healthy downtown is the most important asset any community can have, and in fact should be preserved as part of the heritage we have all grown up in. However last night the evening was set aside to pay tribute to young people at MSS who received perfect attendance awards as well as awards for being tops in mathematics parcel of downtown land and develop it as a parking lot. The property is selling for $70,000, and as a available. But the traditional arguments for down- town parking don't apply in this case. We already have more than enough space and / or notching 75 percent averages or more during the last school year. Midland barrister and solicitor Fred Hacker, a former honor graduate at MSS, was guest speaker for the evening. yy TOWNSHIP OF TINY DEPUTY REEVE RE-ELECT 13,000 foot parcel of downtown real estate, it probably is a good buy. But it does not follow that a good buy is a necessary buy. In our opinion, Midland does not need another municipally-owned centre core parking lot. Even during peak shopping seasons, it is always possible to find a downtown parking spot. The municipally operated parking lot on First Street between Elizabeth Street and Hugel Avenue is a case in point. It is seldom close to being full, even - during the bad weather shopping spree at Christmas time. It is often argued that one of the reasons downtown shopping areas are dying in many municipalities in Ontario is because they Some might accuse us of being short- sighted. "Sure," they'd argue, "but what about the future growth of the municipality?" To that we'd respond that moving ahead with another downtown parking lot should accompany an appreciable growth in the size of the town. The fact is, there hasn't been that kind of growth in the recent past, and there are no really firm indications it's coming in the near future. We hope that before moving ahead any further with the proposal, council would seriously assess those priorities. How can those local politicians who are promoting the Town's involvement in purchas- ing and developing a strip of Perrin downtown JOHN LACKIE EXPERIENCE COUNTS -- 6 YEARS ON TOWNSHIP COUNCIL -- 2 AS DEPUTY REEVE 9 YEARS ON BOARD OF DIRECTORS PENETANGUISHENE GENERAL HOSPITAL -- 3 AS CHAIRMAN ELECTION DAY - MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1980 ADVANCE POLLS -- SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1980 i SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1980 the time for Survey indicates parking lots are not necessary The dramatic findings of a recent survey of metered municipal parking lots in Midland conducted at peak periods which indicated the lots are only being used to 45.7 per cent of their capacity, confirms the above editorial sugges- tion that parking lots should be relegated to the bottom of the pile of municipal priorities. property for a parking lot at an estimated $200,000.00, seriously argue that it won't cost the taxpayer anything, when the first obvious loss to the Town would be in realty taxes, to say nothing of the municipality assuming the risk of debenturing the project over the next 20 years. If you are opposed to this latest parking lot scheme, you may register your opposition on November 10th, by voting for those candidates who will represent your wishes in this matter. Ogilvie Reeve The Only Candidate Running For Reeve That Lives In the Town of Midland Friday, November 7, 1980, Page 9 --