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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 2014-10-08, Page 5Wednesday, October 8, 2014 • Lucknow Sentinel 5 Candidates' survey looks at poverty in Huron County Huron County Health Unit A new survey asks munic- ipal candidates in Huron County for their thoughts on reducing poverty in their communities. Hungry for Action in Huron is part of a larger initiative coordinated by the Ontario Society of Nutrition Professionals in Public Health. Huron County is one of several counties in Ontario partici- pating in the survey. About 120 surveys have been sent out locally. Candidates are asked how they define pov- erty and what steps munici- palitiescould take to tackle Valerie Gillies/Lucknow Sentinel A Crimson King Maple tree has been planted at Lucknow Central Public Shcool, along with a rock marker by the friends of Newton Green in his memory. September 2014. the issue. "Poverty negatively impacts health and the abil- ity to create a healthy, vibrant community," says Janice Dunbar, community developer at the Huron County Health Unit. "The fact that some people in our communities cannot afford basic needs, including nutritious and sufficient food, is a realconcern. We've been fortunate in Huron County to have poli- ticians committed toad - dressing poverty. This issue continues to deserve the attention of elected officials." Hungry for Action in Huron is sponsored by the Poverty to Prosperity in Huron Network. Network Dungannon and St. Helens News Shag Campbell Happy birthday to Jake Alton who turned 7 on Sep- tember 30. New sheds have popped up in the area with a new red one at the Eli Shetler place and another large one on the Atlee Stutzman farm, both on County rd. 1. Fall raspberries are being picked at the Henry Miller farm and selling for $3.00 a box. The Alton boys, Jake and Brett have spent a number of weekends racing this summer but race results not available at this time. On Sept. 29, Shag and Joan Campbell of Dungan- non took a load of fire- wood to their friend Marge Cummings in Alvinston, and while in the area spent the lunch hour with their long time friends Mildred and Cecil Maddock. This was followed by a short stop to see Marilyn Dolbear. Serena closed her store at the Carlow Mercantile on Sept 28th. Sorry to see her go but her merchandise will be available on line. Log sawing results for the Ripley fair are as fol- lows. Mixed class first place Mary and Jim Sloan, sec- ond, Shag Campbell and Emily Lotton, third Debbie Gillies and Rob Lowry. Men's class was won by Jim and Joe, with Ken and Rob Lowery taking sec- ond place and Blair and Don Smeltzer coming in third. In the women's class, Megan Lowry and Emily Lotton, took first place. Debbie Gillies and Nancy Mifflin came in sec- ond and Ann and Darlene Smeltzer managed third place. If you would like to see your news here call Shag at 519-529-7734. a . ILI iii.:i ilk\ eff 1 ill Oki11 -§- . At least 80 percent °fall fire deaths occur in home fires. Here are some smart Fire Prevention tips for protecting yourself and your family: V Never leave candles burning unattended, and keep matches out of reach from children. V Keep space heaters away from curtains and other flammable materials. FIRE FIEVE1411011 1111AIITS v1 Install smoke alarms on every floor of your home and outside each bedroom, and test batteries monthly. partners include the Huron County Health Unit, Rural Response for Healthy Chil- dren, Huron County Social and Property Services, and the United Way Perth -Huron. The network encourages local decision makers to work towards healthy pub- lic policy that reduces pov- erty and improves access to food. Candidates, along with local business leaders, have also been invited to the Hungry for Action poverty simulation in Clinton November 4. Candidates are being asked to reply to the survey by October 10. Results will be posted on www.huron- healthunit.ca. lucknowsentinel.com SUDOKU THIS WEEK'S PUZZLE SPONSORED BY Mitchell Twolan, Broker of Record Lake Range Realty Ltd. Brokerage 3430 Concession 2, Point Clark Office: 519-395-3959 Toll Free: 1-866-495-3959 R.R.1 Kincardine, Ontario N2Z 2X3 Direct Line: 519-955-0664 www.lakerangerealty.ca ANSWER 8 E 9 I. 6 3 9 17 - L 5 17 8 9 9 E 3 4 9 78 3 17 6 2 9 6 9 3 3 L 4 2 7 1 8 9 I. 67 6 9 8 CL 4 3 9 8 9 L 3 _ 6 1 3 6 9 E 3 3 I. 2 L 9 1 9 4 E 58 8 3 9 6 3 L 8 29 9 9 6 E 17 ANSWER 8 E 9 I. 6 3 9 17 L L 6 17 8 9 9 E 3 1. 9 I. 3 17 6 L 9 6 8 £ 3 L 9 1 6 17 8 9 I. 17 6 9 8 CL 9 3 9 8 9 L 3 17 6 1 £ 6 9 E 3 17 I. 8 L 9 17 9 4 E L 8 3 9 6 3 L 8 6 9 9 1 E 17 Level: Advanced To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every number from 1 to 9 must appear in: • Each of the nine vertical columns • Each of the nine horizontal rows • Each of the nine 3 x 3 boxes • Remember, no number can occur more than once in any row, column or box