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1 splash at the wading pool Set course for arena fund raising plan urono frCtKiy unies, weeniesuiiy, «itny ", Steven Hatfield of Bowman ville and soon found it was to his liking, tests the waters at the Orono A little assistance from his sister Wading Pool on Tuesday morning was all that was needed. A group of fifteen interested persons as to the proposed new arena in Bowmanville sat around a table last Wednesday evening in Bowmanville considering considering means and ways to raise public funding for the arena. Counc. Hal McKnight opened opened the meeting outlining action taken by council and stating that a committee of council would be deciding on the location location of the arena at the first of the week. He said, "I can assure you the site will be chosen this coming •week". Cotmcil had sought to locate the arena on the Bowmanville High School property but the Northumberland and Durham Board of Education has stated the entire site is needed for educational purposes in the future. Counc. McKnight said council council was now considering two other sites in the Town and from discussion it would appear that others are in the west side of the town. Counc. McKnight also said the arena would include six dressing rdoms and seating capacity for 1200 to 1500 spectators. spectators. He also said there would be potential for a twin pad. In speaking of phase two of the development on a 20 to 25 acre site the councillor referred to the possibility of two ball diamonds and maybe a fitness centre. He said it was not the intention intention to have a large meeting room at the present time but was a possibility providing funding funding was available. Counc. jMcKnight did say that one of the sites was close to an existing hall which possibly could be used in conjunction with the proposed arena. Council has set a figure of $2.8 million for the arena of which amount $630,000 is expected expected from Wintario where an application has already been made, $700,000 from the Town of Newcastle, $200,000 from the sale of excess land, $500,000 from the Ontario Hydro account account and . $750,000 from fund raising in the surrounding community. community. , McKnight said the objective of the meeting was to setforth with a committee of interested citizens to focus in on funding raising for the $750,000. Out of a meeting of 22 in- . terested persons fifteen meet around the table discussing ways and means to follow in fund raising. According to Hal (Continued page 6) From Around the Region Incentive system for Bewdley arena The Board of Management and the two concerned municipalities, Hope and Hamilton Township, have set forth an incentive plan whereby the Bewdley arena manager will receive bonuses bn increased increased ice rentals and increased canteen sales. The plan has been approved , rather than an increase in salar'y. The two municipalities are endeavouring to offset a $20,000 deficit accumulated during the past year of operation. Trustees seek more information! Trustees of the Peterborough- Victoria-Northumberland and Newcastle Board of Education have put on hold until September a decision decision as to new headquarters in the City of Peterborough. ', Due to a lack of information available for trustees a decision og a course of action has been tabled until until such is available. Confusion over hunting on GRCA Lands Confusion over liability problems caused by allowing hunting in the Ganaraska Forest is causing the Conservation Authority concern. Under new regulations made under the Provincial Conservation Authorities Act the GRCA must issue individual permits for hunting in the Ganaraska Forest. A Minsitry of Natural Resources lawyer added little light for the Authority in the matter. It was stated if proDiems arise m me iuture with the issuance of individual permits, permits, a change in the drafting qf the regulations should be considered. Aurnoruy member have concern ovef liability. Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority ENGINEERING STUDY The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority is accepting accepting proposals from qualified consultants to undertake an Engineering Study on the Ganaraska Forest Centre. Terms of Reference are available from: Mrs. Heather Ruthèrford „ Chief Administrative Officer Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority P.O.Box 328 0 Port Hope, Ontario L1A 3W4 1 Telephone (416) 885-8173 , Proposals must be received by July 25,1986. The Science of Eirmine is a day full of fun. ' What makes some eggs brown, others whité? Can animal waste be , used to create energy? How can one bull father 50,000 calves? Where can you find the answers to all of this food for thought? At The Farm, part of the special FOOD exhibition of the Ontario Science Centre. • ' If you're hungry for information about today's high-tech agriculture, head oil down to The Farm any daÿ ( of the week, from now through » November 2. Call (4Î6) 429-4423 for more information. FO®D March 6 - November 7. TAKE THE FAMILY TO THE FARM AT THE ONTARIO SCIENCE CENTRE Don Mills Road at Eglinton Avenue East, Toronto. Ontario Ministry 6f Agriculture and Food