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Penetang arts and rec. I have been asked by this newspaper to once again write a column dealing with the recreation, sports, arts and cultural activities Penetanguishene and the surrounding area. I will at- tempt to keep you informed and up to date on as many activities and projects as possible. You can help by keeping me informed of such things as _ special events, registration dates, clinics, workshops, etc. If this column is going to reflect the activities in the area the various groups and organizations must con- tribute. Maybe it would have been appropriate to in- troduce myself first, I didn't so hopefully you will accept my introduction at this time. My name is Ron Marchildon and | have been the Recrea- tion Arena Ron Director, oe tee | : Jj . s Schooner's sailing Musician Jim MacMillan told visitors to the Historic Naval and Military Establishments the real story of the H.M. Schooner Bee in song on Friday afternoon during a special reception held in honour of the Labatt's Ontario Breweries. The reception was held to thank the brewers of Schooner Beer for their generous donation of $15,000 to the Establishment Heritage Association's Sailor's Sunset Adventure program. Manger and Parks Manager for approximately thirteen years. During this time many exciting things have happened. For example the completion of the fron addi- tion at the Arena, and the development of the Brian Orser Hall. The develop- ment of McGuire Park which made it a first class facility and the subsequent development or at least a start on the Waterfront Park. My purpose in writing this column is to keep you abreast of any new developments which may take place, I may also ex- press opinions regarding certain situations which will ultimately effect the operation and enjoyment of our facilities within the town. Just an early reminder about a couple of programs which will be offered over the summer: 1) Summer Children's Playground Program will be held at Bayfield Park for two weeks. You may register for one week or both, the dates are June 30 - July 4 (excluding July.1) and July 7 - July 11. 2) Swimming Instruction - again at Bayfield Park and runs for three weeks - Aug. 11 to Aug. 29 in the afer- noons. Cost to be $25.00/child. Both these programs are being offered in co- operation with the County of Simcoe Recreation and Special Services Depart- ment. Registration forms will be available shortly at the Municipal Office, 10 Robert St. W. An interesting new sport is being played at the Arena these days - its Roller Ball Hockey. A local team spon- sored by Reamax is playing in an Ontario League with teams from Kingston, Peter- borough, Toronto and St. Thomas. They play home games on alternate Sunday afternoons from 2 to 4. It may be worthwhile to come out and have a look. A last attempt will be made to establish a Men's Ball Hockey League. On Sunday, May 18 at 2 p.m. registration will take place in the lobby of the Penetanguishene Arena. The hope is to establish at least a few team leagues, so if you are at all interested please come out and register. That's all for this week so talk to you again in seven days. Ron Marchildon Flash fire burns youth A Markham younster, Jef- fery Smart, 14, received minor burns to his face and chest when a fire burst out of a barrel at Wye Heitage Marina. The sudden fire oc- curred at 12:30 p.m. last Sunday. The barrel was one of a number in the area con- taining refuse, the Midland OPP report. Police are in- vestigating whether other Heins winsdraw Frank Godfrey of the Midland YMCA reports that Bob Heins of Midland was the winner in the YMCA 50-50 draw. Mr. Heins pockets $210. The proceeds from the draw go directly to the Y Aquatic program. children were in the area. In other news, Thomas Moreau of Port McNicoll, 22° was charged with assault after his dog and another dog were in a fight. | The owner of the other dog is Douglas King, 27. Both men live at 379 First Street in Port MeNicoll. The inci- dent occurred at 7:45 p.m. last Saturday. Godfrey also reported that the recent garage sale netted $607 which also goes to the Aquatic program. The Midland YMCA operates a weekly Bingo every Wednesday at Parkside, next to Dairy Queen. Fesserton house fire A Fesserton resident has been left homeless after a fire Sunday morning that took the Waubaushene and Coldwater Fire Brigades over 5 hours to extinguish. According to Waubaushene Fire Chief Tom O'Hara, the fire department was dispatched to the scene of the blaze shortly before 11 a.m. Sun- day. The two storey wood framed insul brick home, owned by Coldwater resi- dent Herb Deymean was completely gutted by the fire that is believed to have started in an air-tight stove worried. Why every teenager should take a driver training course. The statistics are frightening. Last year, over 34,000 Ontario teenage drivers were involved in car accidents. A recent study by the Addiction, Research Foundation reveals that teenagers are involved in 25 per cent of all drinking- and-driving crashes in the province. Drinking-and-driving crashes among young people has reached such epidemic proportions that it is now one of the major threats to the life and health of teenagers. : What can you do as a parent? Help your kids to be the best possible drivers. Enroll them in YCD Driving Training. Through easy to follow classroom instruction and hands-on driver training, students learn how to avoid accidents, and how to handle any road situations with confidence. They are taught defensive driving habits to keep them accident free and you a lot less YDC Driver Training also means substantial savings that was left on in the home on car insurance -- up to 44 per cent upon course graduation. when the fire broke out. The only tenant in the What's more, course fees are 100 per cent tax deductible. home, located at the south end of Fesserton on Highway 12, Paul Woodrow, was outside mowing the lawn when the fire broke out. According to the Midland detachment of the O.P.P. there is no estimate of the Over 150,000 graduates recommend Young Drivers of Canada 303 MIDLAND AVE., MIDLAND, ONT. 526-8500 Fireworks for all tastes among them Star Wars, which comes with six tubes. Traditionalists still can buy the Burning Schoolhouse. Parker's variety car- ries fireworks through the year. Victoria Day is nearly upon Canadians and Doug Woods has laid in the largest stock of in Midland. Fireworks en- thusiasts have a choice of 55 fireworks, fireworks Town to recognize the deaf Midland Town council last night was asked to declare May 26 to May 30 as Shatter Silence Week, by the Quota Club of Huronia, 534-3161 in recognition of the deaf and hearing impaired; to recognize next October as CNIB Month in the Town of Midland, by the Huronia Advisory Committee for the Len would like to show you this four door Chevy Nova Sedan. It's all dressed up with pin striping and cloth and vinyl trim interior to match. It's a 4 cylinder, 3 speed, automatic with rear defrost, power steering, power brakes and AM radio. 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