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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 06, 2010
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Ice rental fee hike gets cold reception
Jean Horne named Wellesley’s Citizen of the Year A tireless volunteer with many organizations, retired teacher will be feted Feb. 12
Woolwich refuses to reconsider rate schedule, tiered pricing at WMC
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he volunteers at the Apple Butter and Cheese Festival, she helps to organize the annual Christmas Tyme in Wellesley Parade and after more than 60 years as an active member of the Wellesley community, retired teacher Jean Horne has been recognized for her efforts by being named the Wellesley Citizen of the Year by the Wellesley and District Board of Trade. “I was overwhelmed when I heard the news,” said Horne with a laugh. “This is a great community
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sport known for its battles is taking the fight off the ice, trying to curtail increases in rental rates at Woolwich facilities, particularly the Dan Snyder Memorial Arena. Led by the Woolwich Minor Hockey Association, user groups see the price hikes, already approved in principle by council, as prohibitive. The issue has inflamed grievances about some of the practices at the new Woolwich Memorial Centre (WMC). Concerned residents who addressed councillors Tuesday night got no satisfaction, however, as a motion to reconsider rental rates failed
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