oz le car AS AS "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, February 8, 2000 - 17 Arena ice rental From page 1 the arena is awash in red ink. The latest figures from the municipality show the operating deficit in 1999 to be $84,456, plus another $30,000 in capital spending. Councillor Carruthers said the proposed increase for next year is "absolutely necessary" in light of the ongo- ng and deepening deficit at the arena, which opened in At the meeting last week, the user groups were asked to study three rate increase scenarios -10, 15 and 25 per cent - and report back to the committee by Feb. 14. The current prime time rate for ice rental at the arena is $121 per hour. Several groups, minor hockey, ringette, figure skating and the Junior C MoJacks hockey club, pay a'reduced rate now of $82.50 per hour. The MojJacks also forfeit 20 per cent of gross gate revenues. In actual dollars, this rate "subsidy" works out to be $50,000 per year for minor hockey; $10,000 for figure skating, $7,500 for ringette, and about $4,000 for Jr. C hockey. If the committee decides on an increase of 15 per cent, these groups will be paying $94.87 per hour for their ice time. Murray Parliament, general manager of the MoJacks, said after the meeting last week that any kind of an ice rate increase "will make things that much more difficult" as far as operating the team is concerned. He said the timing is crucial as well since the club is facing other necessary expenses this summer for such things as new sweaters and helmets. However, he went on to say the township has been "fair to us" in agreeing to the subsidized rate, and the portion of gate revenues over the last few years. Most Junior C teams in Ontario are feeling financial pressure as costs for transportation, equipment, refer- ees' fees, and other items continue to rise, and there is direct competition for fans and players from the rapidly increasing number of Junior A teams. Mr. Parliament said that an ice rate hike next year of 10 or even 15 per cent would not be fatal for the club's operations. But it will mean changes in the "way we have Scugog Chamber of Commerce FIRST ANNUAL RAFFLE First Prize - $10,000 5 prizes of $500 © 25 Prizes of $100 Draw Date March 31, 2000 a 8:00pm a Chamber Office { Early Bird Prize - $500 Draw Dato: February 28, 2000 Cut-off date - Fob. 21, 2000) Proceeds for Canada, Festival Days and Santa Claus Parade 2000 Winning ticket wil be drawn under the supervision of Roger B. 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President Linda Ashton told the committee there could be even more players next sea- son if Blackstock Minor Hockey cuts off players in the 985 phone exchange. If the rental rates for ice time increase as expected, user groups will have to pass on some or all of the hike in higher registration fees. There is always the danger that higher fees will result in some dropping out because they cannot afford them, club officials admit. If the parks and rec committee decides on a 15 per cent hike across the board for all groups, projected rev- enues from minor hockey, figure skating, ringette and the Junior C team would increase from $149,500 to $172,000 per year, according to figures compiled by the committee and presented to the groups at the Feb. 2 meeting. Carruthers CAN You GUESS LAKE ScuUuGoG's "ICE OUT" DATE? Enter to WIN our 50/50 Draw Tickets $2.° each or 3 for $5. available at The Port Perry Star 188 Mary Street, Port Perry All Proceeds to Scugog Shores Museum. 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