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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1982-05-19, Page 1Siitgle Copy 3sC Lucknow rnboree 113 Published in. Lucknow, Ontario, Wednesday, May 19, 1982 16 Pages Adehe Andrew of 'Point .Clark attended the Lucknow District.. Horticultural -Society's spring flower show and tea on May 12 with her .grandmother, Catherine Andrew of Lucknow, She, couldn't realst the huge deep pink' blossoms on this orchid cactus and climbed onto a chair for a closer look. The proud owner of the beautiful cactus Is Jean Whitby, president of the . Horticultural Society, [Sentinel Staff Photo] ainbow o The Lucknow and District Horticultural Society has done it, again with their very successful "Rainbow of Flowers" Spring Tea and Flower Display. It was a delight to enter the Legion, Hall to see the beautiful cheerydisplay of flowers and plants sand attractive tea tables. Guests were greeted at the door by president, Jean Whitby, and 1st vice presid- ent, Mary MacGillivray, ' After signing the guest book, Margaret Mowbray and Thelma Brawn gave each one a ticket for a draw which was held every half hour.. These `consisted of plants donated by Lenore Glenn, in memory of a faithful member, Mrs. Beatrice Adams. . Shown on the walls were several works by Lucknow artist, Robert Skipper ,and paint- ings by his pupils. The attractive displays were courtesy of'Cedarhill Garden Centre, Believe in Music, Quinn's Flowers and Gifts, Silks by Sharon and Ashton's Ladies Wear. A lavish sale table consisted of plants., shrubs and baking. This was supervised.by Eunice Cunningham, Margaret Mole, Myr- .tle Stonehouse, Belle. Herbert and Lenore Glenn. owers The theme, A Rainbow of Flowers, which was featured ina colourful displayof a rainbow, beautiful flowering house plants , and foliages, and placed around the hall were arrangements of spring flowers and several hanging plants. The flowers consist- ed of .everything frompussy willows to orchids. , At the brightly coloured tea table during the afternoon Mrs. Jean Jardine,Mrs, Janet Drennan, Mrs, Mayme Henderson and Mrs. Ellen Cardis poured tea and in the evening Miss Elizabeth Robinson and Miss Ruth Thompson. During the afternoon and evening, ,appro- -priate music was supplied by Edith Webster, Wilma Clark, Mary MacGillivray and Elmer a Umbach. The Society congratulates everyone for making this such a successful day. Con- veners were Vi Arnold and' Ena Henderson and their committees were Ruth:, Pritchard, Audrey MacDonald, Lenore Glenn, Belle Herbert, Jane Treleaven,Jessie Johnston, Kay Cbllyer,'Mary Cleland; Jessie Joynt and Margaret .Corrin. " iscuss park proposal Lucknow Village Council considered a letter from the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority . (MVCA) regarding the develop- ment of parkland along Dickies Creek which stipulated the Autlority would be willing to discuss., the proposal and a maintenance Policy with' the village. Councillor Herb Clark displayed .an 'area map from MVCA re the'' picnic area in question and explained MVCA would supply' the items needed if Lucknow wouldbe responsible for maintenance such as gar- bage cans, tables and grass cutting. Tree Planting Program , The: Horticultural Society will ie charged one-half the cost of the trees to be planted in the tree planting program with the village. The Society will be permitted to use the town truck for picking up some of the trees and will also be allowed to use the town tractor ,for tree planting,,provided they pay for the gas. . .Sewage Works Project Reeve George Joynt informed council he will be' meeting with the Minister of the Budget barely nods at agriculture. Our provincial 'politicians have' been payinglip service to agriculture. The budget was . their opportunity to put their money where their mouths are, and they blew it," Ralph Barrie, president of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture said May 14, • commenting on the ..provincial budget handed: down last week. • The budget allocated an additional $11 • million in new money to agriculture, $6 million for tile drainage and $5 million, for farmstead improvement. • "The budget passed by agriculture with. barely .a nod of recognition," Barrie said. "The politicians either.don't believe there is a problem, or they simply don't care." Barrie said the $6 million for tile drainage could have been attractive in more prosper- ous times. He said it is less attractive under present circumstances because of changes in the tile drainage program. The loan rate has risen two per. cent to 10 per . cent. Governments used to subsidize up to 75 per cent of the loan, ' but now subsidize just 60 per cent, forcing farmers to borrow the other 40 at current interest rates. ` The°farmstead improvement program will just_give farms a "facelift", Barrie said. "It's purely cosmetic, and won't do anything to make a farm more economically viable. Something: more than a made -work program isl needed, considering there have already been farm bankruptcies in . Ontario this year." Barrie said the increases in Ontario Hospital Insurance Plan premiums are also going to have a negative effect on the farm community. Over 70 per cent of private and Turn topage 5• NDP conduct survey of important issues The provincewide people survey staged by the Ontario NDP for the month of May, took off in Huron -Bruce last week. First results are showing that the people of this riding consider jobs, unemployment,. layoffs and high interest rates as the most important issues at hand. From survey card results and discussions with concerned citizens it seems evident that the residents of Huron -Bruce see high interest rates as the root of our current economic problems. Huron -Bruce NDP riding President Tony McQuaii, reviewingfirst results, points out: l''lt is obvious that the people care about this problem and, like the NDP said, they care more than the Tory government in Queen's Park or the Liberals in Ottawa are willing to realize. High Interest Rate Protests like tthe one in Hanover have not only shown that the people care. Thelack of response by both levels of government is also proof of the ignorance of the politicians in power for the real concerns of the electorate. When we talk to the people they are really interested to find nut what the NDj' .7rould do." People can indicate on the survey card if they want additional information on the topic of their main concern. This information will be forwarded to them by Ontario NDP leader Bob Rae. Out of•200 people surveyed this Saturday morning 50 have requested so. "During our survey we have met farmers who have suffered foreclosure. Mortgage payments bye homeowners can dnly be met with difficulty, smail businesses move on the virge of bankruptcy and some farmers can't fiprh to page 5• Environment Keith Norton in. Toronto on June 10, ;'to discuss further the proposed • sewage works program for the village. Watch For Children • Two "Watch far Children" signs will be ' posted on Place Street. . Ball Tournament - Council also granted approval to the Noisy Ladies Softball team to hold their annual ball tournament at the village, ball park, subject to the final approval of the recreation G chairman, Bill Hunter. Announce contest L' ucknow's Jamboree '83 Decorating Com- mittee recently announced their Home and Garden Decorating Contest. Prizes, which will be announced later, will be awarded for the "Best . Dressed" Home and Garden during the Jamboree celebrations June 30 to July 3rd, 1983. Delores Cross, chairman of the decorating committee, feels that now is the time to start planning gardens and home decorations for the town's 125th anniversary. She hopes that every home owner will participate to help turn Lucknow into a showpiace for the weekend celebrations. It was also announced that the Decorating Committee will be ordering , flags, poly wigglers and other decorating items.. To place an order or for further• information, contact Delores Cross at the Lucknow Cut'N Curl. elp! Cookies for sale It's a cookie monster's delight! The Lucknow Brownies, 'Girl Guides and Path- finders sold about 30 cases( of cookies on their annual Cookie Day Saturday, but they have almost.. as many cases left to sell. The girls will be happy to deliver tfiem to your door. if the cookie . monster in your house wasn't home on Saturday or they missed you. please call Eleanor MacDonald or Karen Johnstone at 528-3013 and your cookies will be delivered. The funds raised from the cookie drive wilt go to support the • Lucknow Brownie, Girl Guide and . Pathfinder programs.