HomeMy WebLinkAbout413"Article copied from the Pickering Post, Thursday, August 20, 1970.
Arena Will Open In September
by Bob Watson
David Bass, recreation director for Pickering Township, seen above in the new
ice arena, told The POST this week that residents of the township should be pleased
with the arena.
In a tour around the new building (see photo) Mr. Bass pointed out the key features.
The rink has quite a nice set of seats for those who will come and cheer on the
youngsters playing hockey. The use of colour on the walls makes everything look
pleasant and warm.
A snack bar is just inside to the left of the spacious entrance lobby where there are
washrooms, skate sharpening shop, officials' meeting room and reception dept office.
Upstairs workmen were just laying tile on the banquet room floor. This sizeable room is
built to hold 199 for a dance or 250 for a banquet. There are associated kitchen facilities,
cloak room and storage space. From this room a row of windows look out on the whole
ice surface below.
We agree with Dave Bass. People of Pickering should be happy with the brand new
arena when it opens in September.
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