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Wi Scugog Township moving ahead with plans to construct a ity hall money. The 5400 square foot hall was built in 1978 and is this year at the Scugog Arena, many people are wondering whether it will operate at a profit or at least break-even. To get some idea of how large community halls operate, the Citizen last week the « manager of the hall that is part of the Uxbridge Arena. He said it does not make money. In fact, it is losing li d for 435 people. * The total rental rate for an evening is $489 which is broken down*this way: $366 for the hall, $25 for GST; $37 for use of the kitchen; and $61 in royalties if any kind of music is played during the rentgl period. Hiringrcaterers and bartenders are additional costs. There are other hourly rates for event in non-alcoholic or if the group is also renting the ice at- the Arena. The Uxbridge Hall is operated by the Arena Board which 'submits reports to the municipal council. The manager is responsible for ice e hall available if the , into'smaller section. The plans for the hall at thé Scugog Arena will allow it to be divided in three for os vides involving smaller grou The Uxbridge a. said the overall revenue picture would be better if the hall ld be rented for these bookings and the hall rental and operations ® He said one drawback of the Uxbridge Hall is that it was . not constructed to be divided ler functi He said the hall is cdrrently rented about nalf the nights of the year, and use has gone down in recent years. Ironically, he said some potential users for larg weddings are opting to ho their dinner/dance at golf courses in the Uxbridge area, dpcause they feel the community hall is not "dressy enough" for stich an occasion. It is expected that construction of the 450 seat hall at the Scugog Arena will start this fall. Not only will it be for banquets, it is being © designed for numerous uses including floor hockey, fitness classes and small business or other meetings.' The cost of the hall, including a parking lot for 100 cars is slightly over $1 million. Uxbridge Hall is a money loser The Sisters' Galley 161°Queen St., Port Perry (905) 985-8647 BREAKFAST SPECIALS B® Muffin or Danish & Coffee ..... 10% DISCOUNT for SENIORS From Monday to Wednesday Come and enjoy our breath-taking atmosphere, mQuth-watering food & our family's friendly service. Come where you will dine like the Gods. ® Great Food ® Reasonable Price ® Friendly Staff ® Fast Service ee ] n Rick Beaver was the guest artist at Native Persepctives last weekend to help the-Queen Street sire celebrate its d annh y. Mr. B , @ native artist is seen here with "Austral Dawn," an orginal cyl paining of king Penguins. FURNITURE INVENTORY CLEARANCE SALE "Our biggest of the Year™ 4 George Khouri - Owner of NOGD- NOG NO& Landmark and Candidate for nomination GEORGE Urges You To Buy Canadian & Get Ontario Working Now!! Beatie! * S Plusd Cc fie SE d z weld ica one! Camel-Back Sofa Il Style offee &'En rpiearece -f In Attractive & etre Jule Table Sets Contemporary #55 Durable Nyjon Cover Bedroom Suite Huge Chair Sale Over 150 Chairs must go!!! Swivel Rocker or Wing Chair pe? UWrtsetoeg : Traditional oe 5 Piece Dinette In : (DECORRESY Dover Includes sesriarereatiansereen $199 5% Wrote NO TAX! CANADA . citer ler aa Bi l rwrmm sana | imo... Wing Back Chair & PAY NO TAX Loveseat 8 oe F209: : 1618 DUNDAS, LE E., WHITBY SAT 8:30 30-6: 6:00 SUN 1 11 006:00 492.6868 nae 432-2008 Ged 4 kets 4 1 : ¥ ry . wy a {oNDAS s.r 2)