There are still many conflicting statements on critical information
To the Expositor:
As a Central Manitoulin taxpayer, I’d like to address the 5 Points Community Complex issue. There are conflicting statements about the percentage of actual usage at local arenas as well as the state of their physical health. Perhaps the proposed study will make a definitive statement there.
Attention has been paid to the annual operating costs of the NEMI arena (and what is the percentage of usage at this fine facility?) which one might note is just up the road in Little Current.
I would like to point out that nowhere on Manitoulin is there an indoor swimming pool which could be used for recreation by all age groups, which could host water-based fitness and restorative health and exercise classes for all age groups. Little Current has an excellent small gym offering various workout equipment, but I know of no option in Central Manitoulin. It seems such facilities that could benefit the people not served at all by current/planned amenities aren’t on council’s radar.
I understand the Little Current arena offers indoor winter walking opportunities, a benefit for our aging populace, but there is no mention of such services in the 5 Points discussion.
Maybe people could walk when ‘trade shows’ aren’t packing the conference space?’
Meanwhile, people who want to enjoy indoor swimming are encouraged to visit Espanola and take their shopping dollars there.
Gerry Smith
Providence Bay
