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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1991-07-31, Page 1Bt Uf_ RIBBON A..:.f-D uck now's major sewer projt is close to completion with contracts one, two and three, which -involves installation, now fianished, Testing of the lines to the south west corner of the village, along with manhole testing will he finalized in 'the next week, The pumping station is ready to' accept sewage 4$ is the lagoon, Repavin of.. streets continues, with Ross Street :having received its first Coat last week, and a top coat. will follow. Paving repairs will then be done on any ;std where set* tlingor`depressions have o tunxl. Ed Chilton, senior Supervision `with Ross, Associates, said that only main streets will paved.i fulI width, w t ide ° strr!eets *calving what is restoration. Crews are now busy replacing topsoil, seeding 'and sodding the areas damaged where the sewers were installed to property lines; Bine-con appreciates' the help of ratepayers in watering ::theseareas, Work has - very favourably and, . Chilton said all contracts are coming in on schedule. They are aiming for mid- August as . a. date when property owners can hook on to the new system.. Mr. Chilton said than both he and: the contractors appreciate,: the understanding of property , owners during this time of upheaval. Cooperation sbeen ,fit all the way. around: Downtown Lu cknow mer- chants wtroll their stock out on the streets; later this week, as they once again celebrate Moon light Madness and Sidewalk Sale days. M in addition to the fabulous bargains to be found, anextra treat is in store for you Friday evening, .-when most businesses will stay open to 11 p.irt, al lowing you to shop under the stars. Beg nnin . aC 8 p.m. the first Lip Sync and ` Air Band 21st Craft F The members of the LueknowLucknow. Agricultural Society :have finalized ° plans F for their 21st annual craft festival, to '.be held bribe Lucknow arena, Fitirhy. and Saturday, August 2 and 3. On Friday the doors open at 12 noon and close at 10 p.m., while on .Saturday the hours., arc1Ct a.m. to 5 p.m. Inside space hasbeen booked since February. This years many crafters are'tam `a chance on Competition gets underway in front of the Bankof Montreal. The competition is.open to teens ;' up to .19, -w with $1'7 money to . be awarded m►ongst the ;first, second. and third place winners. Following>on the heels of the teens, will be ,:members'` of the business a ", :.:iation perfarming4 While.. �,np *Ws are being ' awarded (that Fmaware of) Mr. Home of the Handyman and}:h s scheduled fi the weather with over 150. feet being reserved forr outside space at the west end. artY of the 90 exhibitors donate prizes: to be held every hoar while the Society will be selling tickets .On .a major draw. First prize is a watercolour en, titled Ontario Spring by Gloria messenger; second . prize a coated lawn chair by Ross Er- rington, and a $25 voucher from the Mayfair Restaurant as :t The Lucknow Sports Complex will be jumping to the tune of manyfiddles come this Sunday. The. third annual Old ;me Fiddlers Jamboree, sponsored by the Point Clark 014'Tytne Music Association, will take place, at. the complex this Sunday, st . And come' rain or shierr�, the " i s and those attending. will. not to worry about the weather any longer. Rev meson, one of the coordinators said it was just too much of a isle, with crowds low in numbers if. the Weather didiet cooperate 'thus the move to Luclorow. Registration starts at 10 a.m. with the event scheduled to start .at 12:50 p.m. Por those travelling ,atatre, Saturday night camping arran- gements have been Jac. There's plenty . of on s , parking and meals will ` be available. Bring a lawn chair and ppare Duo to' Me Civic Holiday on .NMonday, August 5, the Sentinel will be closed. Advertisetsand correspondents. are asked to note the change in deadlines for next week. entourage are predicting they will be the "hit of the night": Another entry, compsed> of all rrnales, has challenged'. NGr: o e l ardwari"e. Make sure you take in this evening of fun and. :frolics. Sidewalk ' sales are in effect from Wednesday, July 31. to Saturday, August 3. Cheek out the advertisement in the centre spread of this week's Sentinel. See you Friday night! Well-known Canadian' country and western sinter, Terry` slot,, will headlMe -the .oPen air dance r beingheld on Saturday, August 10, at the Dungannon Pair Grounds. field in conjunct on with Dun- garifton , Fair and Family Furi Days, members of. the D}ungan- ■,on,Agricultural Society stye people Sumsion, . Brio Was .born in Burford,:: Ontario, is. touted: as "a . giant of a man with a voice to. nxatch.": As he grew up, . he developed a love of big rigs and: ecuntry ; music. niti lly he owned °a . operated ►is own truck to support htsy fa y and played country "music part ,'One around his home town, Sold ',out dances and tie win is weekend prize. The early bird prize of a corded lawn chair, drawn, at the Pam Show, went to Lois Ros- coe, ;of Ottawa. There will be' various demonstrations, throughout the two,day show. lfeshea women's Institute" serve meals on friday, with the'es of the -Agricultur'al' Society looking after they food booth on Saturday ourself far an entertaining �* Admission isfor adults*, with children '12 td;' udder free - with parents. And all t you musicians planning to per- form - you _tin free as well, Over $1 t t in prizes, is available to those perk)rrrtg and attendin Editorial and display advertising will be accepted until 3 p.m. with classified word ads until 4 p.m., on Friday, August 2.. Have a safe and happy wrckendi Highest points in the Lueknow► ttrrficultu , held last week, went to Mtn MacDougall w Ann is shown holding her frurst, place enti category. - (Pat Livingston photo moiety'$" Summer show se score tallied up to fid. the Mixed Annuals