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mt A massive family enter- tainment park now under construction just north of Toronto will force the Cana- dian National Exhibition to either improve or slip further downhill, suggests the public relations manager of Canada's Wonderland. Mike Filey told a meeting of the Scugog Chamber of Commerce last Wednesday night that Wonderland and the CNE offer different kinds of - entertainment, but he suggested that unless the CNE changes, it could be hurt by the new park which will open next May. The CNE was rocked this summer by sliding atten- dance, complaints from the public, and charges that its management structure is archaic and in need of stream-lining. Canada's Wonderland, a VEU PUA J RAS EME AE a Ea Sind § pr ce ZEA oe. massive theme park family entertainment development now under construction on 350 acres at Highway 401 and Major Mckenzie Drive will be the first of its kind in Canada. Although Wonderland will operate for just 130 days each year from May to September, it is anticipated that more than two million visitors will click through the 3, 'Mr. Filey told the Chamber of Commerce meeting that the cost for assembling the land and developing the park is now approaching $115 million. Carnegie home featuredon TV Local residents will be interested to know that next Tuesday, October 7, the: home formerly owned by Bill. Carnegie on Cochrane Street will be part of a feature filmed by the CBC. The programme, known as Heartland, will take a look at auction sales starting with a segment on Orval McLean, of Lindsay. During this part of the film, Barn and Estate Sales are featured, letting the viewers get to know the mechanics of an auction. Another part of the feature film will deal with Mable Burridge, owner of Century House Antiques near Lind- say. Mrs. Burridge has dealt in antiques for many years and has a love for the old treasures, although she says that it is much harder to find a good bargain today because people attending auctions are very know- programme on---country -ledgeable in what is valuable "auctions, which has been and what is not. The final segment of the show features an interview with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Carnegie by the shows host Sylvia Tyson, about a month prior to the auction of their household furniture. They also film the actual day of the auction and the emotion it plays on the family as they see their heirlooms auction- ed off to the highest bidder. Heartland returns to the CBC this fall after a success- ful season last year. The show can be seen on Channel 5 commencing at 7:30 p.m. REPAIRING & PAINTING OF CARS, VANS & TRUCKS - FREE ESTIMATES - PORT PERRY - ONTARIO 1 Mile West of Lilla St., Regional Rd. 8 (formerly Conc. 7) Doug Hughes 985-9011 AEA » pc Mike Filey summer of operation, he said. In response to questions from the audience last week, Mr. Filey said the cost of admission will average $11.95 per day for an adult and this includes passes to 12 different rides or feature attractions inside the park. The package cost for children will be $9. Parking and food will be extra, but the family-style restaurants will be price competitive with other similar restaur- ants in Toronto, said Mr. Filey. Whatever the total cost for a family of four, Wonderland will be unique in Canada and the United States. Dominating the park is a 150 foot high man-made mountain complete with waterfall. There will be a variety of rides and attrac- tions for youngsters of all ages; two indoor theatres, one with 3500 seats, the other with 1200; parking for 12,000 cars; and fantasylands with themes based on the cartoon characters Fred Flinstone, Yogi Bear and other Hanna- Barbera productions. Throughout his address to the Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Filey stressed that great pains have been taken to make the park as physically attractive as possible. The landscaping budget, which includes 2000 trees is $12 million. Because as many as 40,000 people may visit the park on any given day, there will be a 16-bed infirmary, several restaurants and fast food outlets, and even an air-conditioned kennel where families can leave their pets fF A ---------------- a ATTENTION: Cake Decorators & Brides-to-Be * Your 'Cakes 'n Things' Store 224 KENT STREET WEST, LINDSAY will remain open for business Tuesdays to Saturdays under the new management 'SUGAR CHALET of NEWCASTLE commencing October 1st, 1980. Thank you. PEE ETE POTD EOE ODER ORDO RRR ERT nnn Melva E. Adams during their visit. Wonderland will generate 170 permanent jobs, and up to 3000 seasonal jobs during operating times. Mr. Filey said that although the concept of the park. was developed by American interest, and Taft Broadcasting is 75 per cent owner with Great West Life owning the other 25 per cent, more than 60 per cent of the financing is from Canadian sources. Although the park is ex- pected to attract many of its visitors from a 50-mile radius, Mr. Filey said that currently there are negota- PORT PERRY STAR -- Wed., October 1, 1980 -- 3 _ Wonderland Canada's answer to Disneyland tions to construct an 800 room hotel, and there is a possibility that other hotels will go up in the immediate area. But there will be camp-grounds. In an 'effort to reduce congestion and line-ups inside the park, attendance at any one time will be limited to 40,000 people, and visitors will actually be turned away at the gate once this figure is reached, said Mr. Filey. When plans for Canada's Wonderland became public, there was considerable opposition from residents of nearby Maple and King City, and Mr. Filey said there is no doubt that the park will have a considerable impact on these areas. However, he said steps are being taken to reduce the impact of in- creased traffic in the area. Mr. Filey said that con- struction is right on schedule and the park will open May 23 next year. Will there be any spin-off benefits for communities in the area? ' In response to this ques- tion, Mr. Filey was cautious in his answer, saying that it is difficult to predict. But he did say that the park will attract many out of town visitors and they will need places to stay. - October 1st to October 11th, 1980 Pantyhose 'Knee Highs Support Stockings Support Panty Hose Hosiery FI SUMAN a 8-H SWS KAYSER'S FALL Ladies Childrens POSLUN COATS SWEATERS Cardigans - Pullovers - Vests FEMME FIT JEANS by Levi- GW.G. FEMME FIT PLAID SHIRTS by G.W.G. SNOWSUITS A.W. 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