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Times Advocate, 1994-04-13, Page 3■ IN THF t\TEW.S Times -Advocate, April 13, 1994 Paps Regional wrap up MPP introducing resolution against JK MOUNT FOREST - Welling- ton MPP Ted Arnott will intro- duce a resolution for debate in the Ontario Legislature on April 14 urging the Ontario govern- ment to stop the policy that forc- es all Ontario school boards to offer Junior Kindergarten pro- grams. The resolution follows a series of actions which Arnott has tak- en in opposition to Junior Kin- dergarten, it was reported i the Mount Forest Confederate. "I was strongly opposed to the Liberal position of mandatory Junior Kindergarten during the 1990 election campaign and I continue to be resolutely op- posed to the NDP government's continuation of that policy," Ar- nott said. "That is why I have been speaking out against the government's Junior Kindergart- en policy, why I am circulating petition against Junior Kinder- garten and why I am introducing a resolution in the Legislature on this issue." Arnott said the government shouldn't be forcing Junior Kin- dergarten onto local boards. Clifford woman murdered LISTOWEL - A 25 -year-old former Clifford resident has been murdered on the campus of McMaster University in Hamil- ton. Joa1 lielmbetkertf a physical education graduate student, was shot dead in her bedroom in Bates Residence shortly before 10 p.m., on March 30. Police have issued a warrant for the arrest of 23 -year-old Rory Eldon Foreman - Heim- becker's former boyfriend. Hamilton Wentworth Regional Police report Heimbecker was hit by several gunshot blasts in the back, abdomen, arms and legs. News reports on the day fol- lowing the incident had a man matching Foreman's description crossing through Canadian cus- toms into the United States in a rented car, it was reported in the Listowel Banner. Mystery retailer GODERICH - Excavating work is underway to make room for a 77,000 square foot retail building beside the Zehrs Plaza, although the name of the retailer remains unknown. Speculation in recent months is that plaza owner First Profes- sional Management Inc. is act- ing as a front man for U.S. su- per -merchandiser Wal-Mart to develop the $2 million project, it was reported in the Goderich Signal -Star. Wanted man's car found ST. MARYS - The car driven by Claude Lefler, the man want- ed for the murder of St. Marys resident Shirley Lickers, was found abandoned in Alabama two weeks ago. "Lefler's car was recovered just near Mobile, Alabama on Thursday, March 31," Constable Chuck Beatty of the Sebringville QPP said last Tuesday. Likers, 49, was found stabbed in her apartment on March 14. Less than 24 hours later, an ar- tist warrant was issued charging Claude Alfred Lefler, 55, of RR3 St. Thomas, with first de- gree murder. The discovery of Leflers car, is the first clue police have had sloe the murder last month, it was reported in the Journal Ar- gus. Huron Park to lose Recreatlpn Centre with college sir Continued from front page. honoured tradition of pin -setting be employed when in use. Should the centre close, bowling would just be another of a string of losses for Hu- ron Park, says Cathy Cronyn. "It's just one more thing that's go- ing to be lost here," said Cronyn. "I would hate to see it close." A women's bowling league oper- ated at the lanes until spring 1993, and there are hopes to start a chil- dren's league in the future. "A lot of people weren't even aware there was a bowling alley here," she said. Cronyn suggests the ODC keep the centre open, if for no other rea- son than to preserve a recreation hall for the community. "It's a shame to lose things that can attract people to our area," she said. No empty space elsewhere: Lynne Farquhar at the South Huron Recreation Centre said the chances of getting the groups that use Hu- ron Park's centre booked elsewhere are slim. She said Exeter's hall is booked four nights a week, and she often books the public school and high school gymnasiums for other events. "We've moved out to Usborne School to pick up a few gym times," she said. But for large events like vol- leyball or indoor soccer tourna- ments, the groups will be out of luck. "There's just nowhere that big that can accomodate that," said Far- quhar. "h was probably the only large facility in the township." The best solution, she said, would be to see it operated for the general public. "It would be nice to see the town- ship take it over," commented Far- quhar. A short-term plan: Stephen Township reeve .Tom Tomes said council has approached the ODC about seeing if the facility can be kept open. "We don't really want to take it over, but we want to keep it intact," said Tomes, adding that if nec- essary, council is willing to come to some short-term agreement over the building. However, he would prefer it be managed in the long- term by a new college tenant. "We have offered to run it, on a short-term basis," he said. "We have heard ODC say 'well, it could be turned into a factory'," but Tomes insists the township does not want to see any industrial or chemical uses next door to the swimming pool it leases. • Would it be too expensive for the township to manage the Recreation Centre on a permanent basis? "We don't really know," admitted Tomes, but said council at least wants to see the college leave be- hind the tables and chairs in the building, keeping open some rental options. "What's another six months or a year for those tables and chairs?" he said, and added the MPP has been contacted in a hope to keep the building open. "We're hoping the government will see our point of view on that," said Tomes. As word of the impending Rec- reation Centre closing gets around in the next few days, the regular us- ers of the building say they are planning to join forces and cir- culate petitions to point out to the provincial government, the ODC, and Stephen Township, that es- pecially in times of restraint there is little point in closing up a facility that many municipalities wish they could afford to build. NOTICE TO HIBBERT TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS AND FORMER RESIDENTS All Hibbert Township residents and past residents are invited to submit a brief slogan that can be used to advertise an promote the municipalities upcoming 150th Anniversary in 1996. A prize of $100.00 will be awarded to the successful entrant. Deadline for submission Is May 31, 1994. Please include you name, address and phone number and forward slogan to Pat Taylor, Clerk, Township of Hibbert. P.O. Box 129, Dublin, Ontario NOK 1E0 All slogans shall become the property of Hibbert Township. ■ Now Open at our "New Loeatio Featuring... "Fresh Baked" Breads, Rolls, Pastries, Donuts! Freshly made! Soups and sandwiches, fresh hot coffee, hot entrees Canadian and Imported Cheese! Fresh off the block This weeks specials Low Fat Mozzarella $2.99 Ib. Old Cheddar $3.99 Ib. Old Fashioned Crusty Rolls $1.29 doz. Delicious Apple Pie 8" $2.49 Seibenfelder Bread (7 grain) 450 g. $1.29 Finest quality, reasonable prices TastyNu Zurich 236-4912 Bakery and Cheese House Cafe 444 Main St. S., Exeter Exeter 235-0332 Seaforth 527-1803 The Huron Park Recreation Centre is set up for the last ex- ams to be set by Centralia College. Once the college closes next month, so does the centre, which is currently home to several recreation organizations, the Huron Park Cadets, not to mention being a popular rental hall. THE FATE OF CENTRAL HURON SECONDARY SCHOOL Information Night Regarding PROPOSED SEGREGATION OF C.H.S.S. Tuesday, April 19, 1994. 7:30 p.m. C-H.S.S. Gymnasium All Separate & Public School Supporters Invited • • 30% Discount on DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RINGS and ANNIVERSARY DIAMOND RINCS Over $2000.00 with Cash or Cheque 25% Discount on DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RINGS, ANNIVERSARY DIAMONDS and WEDDING RINGS with Credit Card or Layaway Plan from April 1 to May 31 BAKELAAR JEWEL • .MainStreet Exet 2 ' "" The Drive for "85" Annual Meeting Huron Provincial Progressive Conservative Party Fri., April 22 Goderich, Ontario Knights of Columbus Hall 6 - 7 p.m. Social Hour Dinner at 7 p.,m. Steve Gilchrist, President PC Party Ontario Guest Speaker - Ted Arnott MPP, PC critic for Culture - Tourism - Recreation - Small Business Tickets $15.00 each. For tickets call 235.1543, 235.3575, 233-3430 or 1$00-465-5143 Everyone welcome • 30% Discount on DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RINGS and ANNIVERSARY DIAMOND RINCS Over $2000.00 with Cash or Cheque 25% Discount on DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RINGS, ANNIVERSARY DIAMONDS and WEDDING RINGS with Credit Card or Layaway Plan from April 1 to May 31 BAKELAAR JEWEL • .MainStreet Exet 2