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Hard work, not luck,
involved as community groups join forces to renovate the Lucknow
Community Centre -
Nov. 23, 2007
MPP Mitchell Announces $50,000 OTF Grant
Lucknow – “Many hands make light work,” could well be the slogan used to
describe the Ad hoc Committee to Renovate the Lucknow Community Centre.
Lead by the Lions Club of Lucknow, the Lucknow Kinsmen, the Lucknow
Agricultural Society, and the Lucknow Community Centre Board have come
together to make sure the Lucknow Community Centre continues to be a
gathering place for local residents. Their hard work has just been
recognized with a $50,000 grant to help them ensure the Lucknow
Community Centre is fully accessible and energy efficient from the
Ontario Trillium Foundation. MPP Carol Mitchell was joined by OTF
representative Joe Steffler to present a plaque to committee members in
celebration of their accomplishment.
Carol Mitchell, MPP Huron-Bruce said,” This project shows again how
rural communities work together to serve their citizens.”
With the help of the grant, the committee will be able to upgrade and
renovate the Lucknow Community Centre by replacing the exterior doors,
the 30 year old heating/air conditioning unit and install automatic door
openers. Not only will this ensure that the facility is accessible to
all members of the community, but ensure that the centre is energy
efficient. OTF funds will also be used to complete kitchen renovations
by installing an automatic dishwasher and water softener to improve
efficiency and health standards.
Recently the Township of Huron-Kinloss identified the Community Centre
as the community evacuation centre. The Centre needs to become more
accessible in compliance with the new regulation of the Disabilities Act
and have a reliable heating and cooling system.
Allan Gibson of the Renovation Committee said, “By replacing the main
doors two problems were solved. Accessibility was difficult and the
doors were a major source of heat loss. The new doors can be opened
automatically and are more energy efficient.”
The Lucknow Community Centre is a “community centre” in the truest sense
of the words. Built 30 years ago through a partnership between the
Lucknow Lions Club, Lucknow Kinsmen, and the Lucknow Agricultural
Society, these groups continue to operate the facility as part of the
Lucknow Community Centre Board. A broad range of functions are held at
this location since it can cater to large groups with a capacity of over
500 people. It is well-used by residents from both Huron and Bruce
Counties. For more information on the centre, please contact Allan at
528-2203.
The Ontario Trillium Foundation is an agency of the Government of
Ontario. For 25 years, the Foundation has supported the growth and
vitality of communities across the province. OTF continues to strengthen
the capacity of the volunteer sector through investments in
community-based initiatives. For more information, please visit
www.trilliumfoundation.org.
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For more information, please contact:
Carol Mitchell, MPP
Huron- Bruce
519 482-5630 |
