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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1999-04-21, Page 5Wednesday, April 21, 1999 Exeter Tinles4tdvocete 5 In the News Grand Bend will support Parkhill arena project GRAND BEND — Do- ing an about turn, Grand Bend Coun. Phil Maguire made a motion to support the capital costs of replacing the Parkhill arena boards. When council first dis- cussed the topic earlier this year, Maguire said village council shouldn't be contrib- uting to the project at the time because it would be asked to fi- nancially support North Lambton facilities. At Monday night's meeting, Maguire said because of the speed (or lack of) with which the North Lambton re- structuring plans . are progressing, council should donate "not less than $1,000" to the Parkhill project. Mayor Cam Ivey said about 10 children from Grand Bend,including his son, play hockey in Parkhill and that he would have to approach Parkhill for 2001 Can- ada Summer Games funding. The total project will cost $80,000 and the committee has already raised $30,000. Coun. Bob Mann said player registration fees cover the operating ex- penses of the Parkhill arena but the board re- placement project is a capital project. "I'm not opposed to helping out, just as I'm not opposed to ap- proaching them for 2001 funds," Mann Business Directory AUCTIONEER • • 6charr, SMoiriatr, FULLY UCENSED & BONDED, CALL OR FAX (519) 666-0833 Pick up and sales of complete or partial estates. Specializing In Farm, Real Estate, and Genera Sales. Serving the community and area for over 40 ears. • • REPAIRS Sewing Machinel,. Repairs to all makes Free estimates 90 Day Warrant ExperiencedInce�1952 Sew alici ave Centre Ltd. 149 Downie St., Stratford Phone 271-9660 said. Coun. Shirley An- draza also supported the motion based on the fact Grand Bend doesn't have its own arena and residents rely on arenas in other communities. The exact amount of the contribution will be determined in final budget deliberations. At an earlier meeting, council gave permission to the Parkhill fund raisers to solicit dona- tions in the Grand Bend community. 6 Grand Bend children are involved in figure skating programs at the Zurich arena but coun- cil hasn't been ap- proached to contribute to the Zurich arena floor replacement pro- ject. THE GM GOODWRENCH ONE-TWO TIRE SALE UNIROYAL TIGER PAW ASC 14" One Tire For 95 P185/75R14WW ■ Two Tires For 95 11 P185/75R14WW ■ Price includes installation, balancing, valve stems, lifetime rotation, 80,000 km wear rating and road hazard warranty. Available at participating dealers. Call 1 -800 -GM -Drive. Bring us your bald, your air -challenged, your treadless. We'll replace'em for you.