The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

W _ :eâ€"imm The people of South Crosby have a decision to make.After years of discussion,township residents will decide in the coming weeks the fate of the proposal to build a covered rink in Elgin.The details of the proposal were discussed at a public meeting chaired by Mr. Clifford Smith,Mr. Harry Seeley and Mr.Ross Hawkins on Jan.ll. A feasability study has been conducted by Peirson Buildings Ltd., an outfit experienced in building arenas suitable to low population areas.In the final proposal,a finâ€" ished community hall and artificial ice were elimated to keep costs down.Even so ,the price tag on the proposed building is $300,000.5ee the two accompanying sketches for the details. It was emphasized throughout the evening that the proposed arena can be built without tax levy and oper- ated on a breakâ€"even or profit making basis.In order to accomplish this financing estimates rely heavily on anticipated grants such as Ontario Community Centers Grant,Wintari0 and Canada Works.The amount to be raised locally is $100,000,including funds and donated labour and materials. Having completed the research stage,the Committee will now canvass the public.They will approach townâ€" ship residents with three questions: Are you in favour of the proposal? Will support it?If so,with how much money or labour?It is hoped that people in the neighbouring townships will back the project too. As Cliff Smith put it,"Half a dozen people can't work miracles."The project is only possible if public support is strong.To quote Mr. Smith once more,”If youkeconvinced it can't be done,you're right,it can't.lf you're convinced it can,we'd like you: help". WOPOSED ARENA ' cuiside, Ulqu ' \M'evior . l ) dresnmé rmms \ncludts ‘ smaLLshuwu fled: Shqudouprkurs '«5 an ungmcshed spam. zs'x too‘ wood amhe,c0\1eredeh 5:291 AIIIIIIIIIIll-Il-III-IllI-IIIII.' H’HHHHHHH alasxd in area, overlook: ice was 210' â€"â€"â€"â€" Ice stir-face, IBO‘ x 80' Spec‘l'a'b" Seuh‘nfi the issues: Beyond the question of whether or not it is possible to build and maintain an arena in Elgin,there is the more basic question of whether or not the community wants or needs one.Even if the arena were to be built entirely without tax levy, the substantial donations required constitute a significant focusing of cummunity resources.Thus,this proâ€" posal should be weighed carefully. Here are a few of the arguments: *Recreation is a big part of life and deserves our support. *An arena in Elgin will take support away from the small local rinks. *Mr. Ross Hawkins emphasized the need for a covered rink to allow the development of skating skills for pleasure and sport.An arena would make possible an expanded hockey program,possibly with a girl's league. *A large central arena will enhance the competitive side of hockey, as opposed to playing for the fun of it. *A covered ice surface would be a significant asset to the commun- ity.Mr. Seeley suggested that the arena would make Elgin a more at- tractive place to live for people considering the area. *"I moved up here to get away from that kind of thing," says Garry Allen,two year resident in the township. *The current rink runs well,but the weather plays havoc with the programs.Mr. Seeley pointed out that money presently spent on clearance would be better invested in an arena. vbd§awfi All: ‘pravd pad, could ul-er uteomodai‘c com rde 4‘ ouevheock door - 2:32;. Nissczfeaiuvcs would. ease. Influfi hmn ' cai ‘e L} dezndamtéuific. PAGE FIFTEEN flyin Arena Proposal ADVERTISE In order to offer our advert- izers a greater variety of sizes and prices,the"Lantern" has estab- lished a new advertising schedule: 1 column 3"x3" $5 width 3"x5" $10 2 column 7"x5" $15 7"x8" $20 3 column % page $25 full page $40 CLASSIFIEDS NEEDED only $2. One box stove for a lady on disability pension. Could pay a small amount towards cost. Please contact Shirley Green, V.O.N., at 359-5479. PART-TIME TEACHER WANTED Anyone interested in teaching a course in ceramic moulds please contact Sue Chamberlain, St. Lawrence College, Newboro, 272â€"2158. FORFAR CHEESE FACTORY Rideau Crafts The last meeting had to be cancelled due to some nasty winter weather.But, undaunted,Rideau Crafts is planning another meeting.It's slated for Monday, Feb.13,at 8 p.m. in Forfar Hall. A brief business meeting will be followed by guest speakers from the Rug Hookers Guild.A brief talk will be given on their history.The presentation will include demonstrations and a display. mory£0uls Beau/'Z Sa/on £15 Wfiens fia/méu/oy HOURS: Wed.,Thurs.&Fri. Thurs. night by appointment only. (in effect to the end of February) ELGIN 359-5826