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NT > oa' 1,200 preview new arena Although the official opening date for the new Midland arena is set for May 6, about 1,200 people previewed the new acility Sunday, as the who contributed to the construction project. The first puck was dropped by Sib Brodeur, who played in Midland's first wooden arena, formerly located in the King and Hugel Street areas, and also in the first hockey games to be played in Midland for a year and a half got under way on the recently in- arena which was destroyed by fire in August 1976. Taking the face off for Midland was Mr. Brodeur's high scoring grandson, Pat. Once the game got under way, it was fitting that Pat Brodeur scored the stalled ice surface. The first day of the new arena's operation was truly a community event. Parents. entire families, PSS News first goal ever in the new arena. Arena manager Jim McLaren said Monday that he was encouraged by the response shown by Midlanders to the first opportunity of viewing the new arena. "T never heard any negative comments, most people seemed really pleased with the arena," he said. "There's still a little work to be done, but claiming that he "would have been shocked if there had been less people." Midlander's appetites weren't only confined to viewing the new arena and watching hockey. Mr. McLaren reported that the concession booth run by the minor hockey association was com- pletely sold out by the end of the day's action. The arena will continue a Y's Men's president Dick Gay (left) hands over the pledge to top level gifts chairman Robert Hartog, while John Leitch (centre) looks on. For more on the pledge and the upcoming campaign, The fundraising campaign tor the new Midland YMCA got a big shot in the arm right off the bat, Saturday, as the Midland Y's Men's Club pledged a total of $70,000 over the next five years to the project. Pictured above, boyfriends and girlfriends and grandmas and grandpas all came out to the new facility to see the product of their tax and fund-raising dollars, and to watch Midland teams compete in fast-paced hockey it will be finished soon." by Peter McDonald Mr. McLaren said he The March Break is over. PSS is starting the spring wasn't surprised at the term. And as usual, the students are complaining that --_jarge turnout for the first the holidays were too short. It seems many of the day of operation, teachers have the same complaint. i Stories of far away places like Rome, Sorrento, Havana, Orlando, Toronto and Barrie were traded with j = people who stayed home amidst snow and rain. And to j to be a busy spot this week, as there are games scheduled each night Also, public skating will begin this week Shot in the arm action. rub salt into the wound anyone that had a tan was wearing a short sleeve shirt. Ah! C'estla vie! ' It was a day for On Friday, March 31, the PSS dance committee Midlanders to be proud both of their new $1.4 million arena, and the teams for which it is now Is the shoe you wear | this flexible?» Dack's Melloflex 60 presented the rock band "Shooter". The members of this entertaining band dress as Chicago style (1920's) gangsters and they come on stage in a (supposed) blaze of gunfire. This entry sets the pace for the rest of home. This pride was thenight. According to the treasurer Bonita Desroches particularly evident the dance was a success. Everyone enjoyed during the first game themselves much to the pleasure of the Dance _ played on the new ice surface, as Midland's Civitan major Bantams fought an uphill battle to gain an overtime victory from Saltfleet, in the second game of their all- Ontario final series. When the final buzzer blew at the end of the game, the intensely partisan crowd erupted in a cacophony that revealed im- mediately just how much Midlanders wanted the first game in the long awaited arena to turn out in their favour. Committee and the students council. On Tuesday and Wednesday of this week students that donot yet have their Social Security Numbers will be able to apply when federal government officials will be present at the school. The students will have to have two pieces of identification, one of them being a birth certificate. Stardust night director David Hamilton. The opening of the program will be highlighted with in- structor and leader crests Tonight the Midland YMCA is presenting the annual Stardust night. Stardust 1978 starts at 7 p.m. and has a, full 1 program of events, in- being awarded. cluding gymnastics There will be a demonstrations, tap presentation made to the dancing, baton, solo Judo gymnast of the year as demonstrations, tumb- well as the presentation of ling, vaulting, ballroom the Ko Huvers Award. * dancing, floor hockey, There are 20 things on belly dancing and karate. _ the program which will be The master of interrupted with a short ceremonies for the intermission for refresh- evening is physical' ments in the lobby. In a brief ceremony prior to the game, Board of Parks Management chairman Doug Fox and mayor Moreland Lynn spoke of the dedicated efforts that have gone into making the new arena a reality, congratulating all those citizens and groups Easy going fashions for Spring are now yours at Graham Swales Gentlemens Clothier single breasted trench coats with easy going prices regularly $125, this week at Swales 99 dollars. Great for all weather, in tan | & navy, and sizes 36-46 Only 99 dollars this week at Swales Werutleurern's Clothier oe Obituaries *Manufacturer's suggested retail price a Shoemakers, to Canada's ) best dressed mensince 1834 available at CUMMING-NICHOLSON The Wellington Reverend Cyril Robitaille officiating. Interment at Sainte Croix Cemetery in Lafontaine. Predeceased by parents Emery Brunelle and Nellie Lecamp. Mrs. Gertrude Desroches Survived by husband of Lafontaine, Mrs. Pierre Beauchamp. Also. Monica Cadeau, Mrs. survived by daughters, Alfred Mayer, brothers, Mrs. Rose Marie Senecal Raymond and Hubert of Sturgeon Falls, Mrs. Brunelle of Lafontaine Vz Jeanette Zabzinski of and also 13 grand- 239 King St., 526-5861 K< children. Midland, sons, Marc of Barrie, Julien of Midland, Paul _and Michel of Penetanguishene. Mrs. Beauchamp leaves behind sisters, Mrs.> "Beatrice Beauchamp died on March 22, 1978 following a lengthy illness. en Born in Lafontaine on April 24, 1908, Mrs. Beauchamp lived all of her life in. that area. She was a member of the Ladies of Sainte Anne of Lafontaine. Services were held at Sainte Croix Church with Centre | d'activités francaises télé: 549-8594 Penetanguishene REUNION MENSUELLE DU CENTRE: La ; prochaine réunion mensuelle sera le 10 avril a 8h00. 4 Avez-vous songé A venir & une reunion du Centre d'activités francaises? Le Centre est pour vous. REUNION du Comite consultatif de langue frangaise fut remise du 13 avril au 20 avril. INSCRIPTION POUR LES GARDERIES au Centre d'activités frangaises, 63 rue Main, Penetanguishene de 9h00 4 5h00, lundi au vendredi. Si vous avez des questions, veuillez téléphoner 549-8594. SPECTACLE "Les Tournesols" en concert, le 16 avril, a |'6&cole secondaire de Midland, sous les auspices du Midland-Penetang District Real Estate Board. 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