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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2008-10-16, Page 29North Huron council have no problem with being a good neighbour. They just can’t do it at the expense of their own. Bob Zubel, facilities manager of the Lucknow and District Sports Complex attended the Oct. 6 meeting of council to ask a favour. He explained that when they started up their ice plant this year, they were suprised to discover a leak in the brine system. Then upon further inspection they found that the chiller is also damaged. What this means, said Zubel, is that 17 minor hockey teams are going to need ice time until the equipment can be repaired, some of which has been booked in North Huron. “I’m asking council to waive the two-week cancellation policy they have due to schedules and also if you would kindly consider a minor rate reduction.” He noted that Ripley arena, where ice time has also been booked, has reduced its fee and Paisley has promised to after Thanksgiving. Councillor Alma Conn said there would probably be savings for the Lucknow Complex as there would be no operational costs during the repairs. She asked Zubel if he knew how much that might be. Zubel said he expected the repairs would offset any savings. Councillor Archie MacGowanoffered empathy but no handout. “We certainly respect the situation you find yourself in. But we find ourselves with shrinking revenue and I would have difficulty asking our ratepayers to subsidize Lucknow people.” Director of facilities/recreation Pat Newson said it would be a challenge for her to change the rules for outside users. “Mostly I would have a hard time facing our regular users. It would be hard for us at the front line.” One place she did find a compromise was a two-hour block on Sunday. “To try and be good neighbours.” Council passed a motion agreeing to the this. Otherwise the rate will remain the same and the rest of the cancellation policy will stay in place. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2008. PAGE 29.Fairness behindNH council denial There will be no service at Londesborough United Church on Sunday, Oct. 19. Knox United Church in Auburn invites congregants to worship with them at 11 a.m. to celebrate their anniversary. Bugsy and Snippity will be part of that service. The following Sunday, Oct. 26, Londesborough will hold its own anniversary service. The Londesborough UCW will gather for dessert for 7:30 p.m. followed by their regular meeting on Monday, Oct. 20. The Londesborough movie night held in the United Church basement happens on Oct. 24. Wear your Halloween costume and come early at 7 p.m. for goulish fun and games. The movie Casper, the Friendly Ghost will be shown at 7:30 p.m. The Happy Gang Seniors are reminded of their invitation to attend the seniors’meeting in Blyth on Oct. 22 to hear John Hardy speak. 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