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by Eileen Hocken Something which started many years ago--in March, 1964 to be exact--has paid off dividends, in more ways than one. A few Port MecNicoll residents got together and decided to see if they could do something about getting a covered skating rink and arena for the village. An account was started in the Port MeNicoll Credit Union with Art Bell putting in the first $10 share and other people like John Hartford, Carl Rother, Bob Patterson, Johnny Comber, Bruce Dockray and aé_e few. other generous people con- tributing through private donations. The Port MecNicoll Arena Committee was formed and- officers elected to run it. The co- chairmen were John Hartford and Ernie Quesnelle with Helen Duncan and Isobelle Spencer voted in as Officers. Art Bell became 'the com- mittee's treasurer. . Marion (Marny) Dignard and Betty Dignard helped tod raise funds towards the arena by running a 200 Club, 50-50 draws through which the arena fund kept half the proceeds and the -other half went as prizes for the winners. Raymond Belanger and Ernie Quesnelle raised funds through bingo games at Sacred Heart Church in Port MeNicoll. Rita Quesnelle raised other moneys through hockey pools. All those people worked very hard and . their efforts paid off so that the Credit Union Account accumulated up to $1,700. Over the years, the committee was ap- proached many times to have the money released for different things going on in the village, but Art Bell refused to release the money unless a building was erected, and only then would the money: be handed over to assist in furnishing the place. At a special meeting on Sunday, Oct. 18, called by Art Bell, Art raised a motion that the money raised over the years of which the Port MeNicoll Credit Union paid the biggest bulk, over $3,000 in dividends since 1964, be handed over to the Port MeNicoll Community Centre' A cheque for $4,803 was presented to the treasurer of the Port MeNicoll Recreation Board, Elsa Kovacs. The money will be used to help furnish the new community hall. The Simcoe County Historical Association unveiled a plaque to commemorate the wooden Trestle Railway Bridge, near Port MeNicoll on Sunday, Oct. 18, at 2:30 p.m. The plaque can be seen on the north side of Highway 12 im- mediately west of the fifth line, Tay Township, just east of the road to Port MeNicoll. Following the ceremony, everyone proceeded to _ Port MeNicoll for refresh- ments in the new Community Centre. The Chairman for this event was W. Allan Fisher, President of the Simcoe County Historical Association. Also present for this occasion were John Moreau, reeve of Port MecNicoll, Charles Rawson, reeve of Tay Township and Allan McLean, M.P.P. for Simcoe East. John Fennell, Warden of Simcoe County and Doug Lewis, M.P. for Simcoe North, were out of town and unable to Ga This attend. James Worfolk of the Simcoe County Historical Association was the special speaker and kept the full at- tention of the 75 people there when he gave a talk on the history of the Hog's Bay Trestle Bridge, the fight to see it become a historical site and its subsequent demolition in 1978 when the battle to save the trestle was lost. The Historic Sites Committee, with Jay Cody as Chairman, w3as ultimately responsible for setting ;this action in motion. The committee worked out the details and saw that the work was carried out. Plaque This included the erection of the plaque which can be seen today. This is a good time for me to correct an error I made last week in my article on the trestle. It was not the Midland Historical Society who donated the plaque. I regret any in- convenience my error might have caused. Port McNicol] Library Board met last Wednesday night. Most of their business had to do with ways and means of raising funds for the new library building which the village plans to build in the future. Nov. 14 is the official opening date for the new Community Centre and the Library Board plans to set up a booth there to sell bricks. Sometime in January they will book the Community Centre for a Bingo--another fund raising venture. A Glass Turkey Draw will-.be made on Dec. 19. Tickets will be on sale shortly. Sometime in February, the Library Board will host a dance--the proceeds to project has paid off go towards the library. Port MeNicoll Group Committee met last Tuesday in the basement of Bonar Presbyterian Church. The Group Committee is pleased to have a new new _ Officer join their ranks this year. Pat Arm- strong has agreed to become Treasurer. Registration has been quite good this year. The Port MeNicoll Beavers number 20, the Cubs 20, and Scouts 19. There are four active boys in Venturers. Early Saturday morning, those four members, a leader and their Advisor, Dr. Besley, drove to Sud- bury then made a flying trip to Bardney Lake, just this side of Chapleau, Ont. The youngsters are on a three day fishing tyrip. We hope they had a good time. Scouts Thirteen of our Scouts © took part in the Jam- boree On The Air over the weekend. This is when Scouts all over the world try to make radio contact with Scouts in other countries. Our Scouts made contact with England, the Netherlands, the Azores, Germany, South AfriCa ji. wus tries Luxemburg, Stockholm, Idaho, Indiana, the Maritimes and a few local places.Thanks are extended to Mike Moreau of Midland and Stewart Ward of Vic- toria Harbour who so kindly let the boys make use of their ham radios for this special scouting event. Two Cub Leaders from Victoria Harbour attended a Cub meeting in the village last Wednesday. As this is the first year as leaders, the two men wanted to Opera! Adults $2.50. enjoyed at the seen atl chased for It is certainly for everyone The Canadian Opera Company Ensemble visits Midland, November 13 and 14. Three community groups are.co-operaling to make this residency a reality: Midland Rotary Club, Huronia Players and Huronia Performing Arts for Children. "Little Red Riding Hood" will be presented at Midland Secondary School at 4:30 p.m. on November 13. Tickets are Children $1.50 and Dinner and "'Opera Highlights" can be Budd Watson Gallery November 13 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $18. per person and can be purchased at the Gallery. "The Barber of Seville" in English can be Midland Secondary School on November 14 at 8 p.m. Tickets are adults $8 and $5 for students and seniors. Opera is for everyone! formation call 526-9723. Tickets can be pur- the plays at Musicland, Midland or Gignac's Children's Wear, Penetanguishene. For more _ in- Johnstone's At present, Canada has approximately 2 million people of 65 years of age and over. Twenty years from now that figure will be 3 million or more. That's why CMHC is concerned about the avail- ability of appropriate and sufficient housing. CMHC's participation may start in an advisory role toa community or social extend all the way to suggesting suitable housing designs and government programs that provide financial assistance. For advice. and publications about CMHC housing programs and services con- sult your local CMHC office. "Senior citizens really needed more housing in this community, roup. It can Peoples Park Tower, where over 300 senior citizens participate in and contribute to a quality of life they so richly deserve.' Larry Jack, Manager, Atlantic Peoples Housing Ltd, Moncton. CMHC and the successful construction of McClure Place Elderly Persons' Residence here in Winnipeg wouldn't have been possible without CMHC assistance with their non-profit program.99 George Taylor, President, McClure Place Inc., (non-profit corporation) Winnipeg, Manitoba. "It's not just a building, it's our home. It's easy to get about, especially since I'm disabled." Art Paget, resident, Eaton Court Senior Citizen Apartments, North Bay. "The non-profit housing program of CMHC has enabled us to sponsor an overwhelmingly successful project, making Canada a better place to live fie Canada Mongage and Housing Corporation Honourable Paul Cosgrove Minster Societe canadenne dhypotneques el de logement Canada Page.12,.Wédnesday,: October! 21;::1981 see how a meeting was run. "They joined in the games and I'm sure, got good first-hand ex- perience on what they are letting themselves in for. The Cubsd received calendars which they are to try and sell to raise money. Please give your Support if they call on you. At their regular meeting last Wed- nesday, Port McNicoll Beavers received a visit from Constable Murray Cooper of the Midland O.P.P. detachment. The talk was on Hallowe'en safety and Constable Cooper kept the boys entertained with his colorful poster DISCOUNT Limited Time Offer Individually Designed e Mastectomy Service ¢ Surgical * Orthopedic « Maternity Supports e Foundations * Brassieres Home Service by Appointment ANITA VEZINA Registered Spencer Corsetiere Wasaga Beach 429-2084 a Hallowe'en ethcdeti complete with Jack-o-lantern head and watch's hat and his» safety tips printed» *on*- paper pumpkins. The Beaver Leaders extend their thanks to a super spokesman and congratulate Constable Cooper on the fine job he did. The Beavers really enjoyed having him attend the meeting. Beavers meet tonight at the new Community Centre on _ Seventh Avenue. Apple Day Apple Day is taking place on Saturday, Oct. 24. 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