Family Y ups pressure

The Owen Sound Family Y has boosted its contribution to the city’s regional recreation centre project to $1.35 million, partly as a means to pressure city council to unanimously approve proceeding with the project at a meeting this afternoon.
“The support of all council members is vital if the Family Y and its fundraising committee are to be successful in reaching the community fundraising goal of $5 million,” Family Y board chairwoman Evelyn Dean said during a press conference today.
The Family Y had committed $1 million to the project. The non-profit organization plans to take out a $1.35-million loan and pay it back over 20 years with operational revenue.