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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1987-09-23, Page 1ESTABLISHED IN 1873 "THE SEPOY TOWN" ON THE HURON -BRUCE BOUNDARY bet 1987 Rain doesn't dampen the Fall Fair spirits Despite an unwelcomed appearance by the rain clouds, crowds from the area flocked the the annual Lucknow Fall Fair over the weekend and it is safe to say a grand time was had by all. The annual event kicked off Friday evening with the official opening of the fair by Miss Lucknow Heather Howald. This was followed by some excellent entertain- ment by Aurel Armstrong's group and tied together masterfully by emcee President Leo Murray. While organizors of the annual event estimate that attendance for the fair on Saturday was down slightly over previous years, neither the fair committee nor those who braved the inclement weather were disappointed. The rain held off mercifully for the parade which was described to spectators by emcee of the day Murray Gaunt. Local dignitaries, including MPP Murray Elston were on hand to bring their greetings. While parents enjoyed the displays of livestcok, produce and handicrafts, children delighted in the midway rides provided this year by the Bayfield Lions Club and Little's Amusements. Participa- tion in the various games and events scheduled was good and provided spec- tators with thrills and spills. By the time Saturday evening rolled around, everyone was in the mood for the excellent entertainment provided by Guse Family in the Community Hall. Those in attendance showed their appreciation with a standing ovation for both Eddie Jaye, comedian and ventriloquist, and the sing- ing Guse Family. The highlight of the weekend's events came with the crowning of Miss Mid - Western Ontario later that same evening. A total of twenty lovely ladies, including our own Miss Lucknow, vied for the crown and honor of representing this'"portion of the province. When all was said and done, Miss Tiverton, Leanne Stepnow, took top honors with Miss Hanover, Julia Dearing, acting as first runner up; Miss Beaver Valley, Tammy Milne placing as second runner up and taking the title of Miss Freindship and Miss Walkerton, Crystal Lyons finishing as third runner up. Each and every girl involved in the com- petition is to be congratulated for the fine effort and poise shown before a large crowd in the Community Hall. The members of the Lucknow Agricultural Society would like to thank all those who helped make our 124th annual Fall Fair a glowing success and invite you to see the full results of the fair competi- tions included inside the Sentinel. Looking for the girls The help is there, the sweaters and sticks are there, but where are the girls! Two registration evenings for a ringette team have been held for girls aged 12 and 13, but thus far only five young ladies have registered. Over the years, it has often been said that there are no winter sports available for the young girls in Lucknow and sur- rounding area and from the poor turnout at ringette registration, it appears there won't be this year either. Due to the low numbers of players, the age limit has been amended to include 11 -year-old girls as well. Twelve is the lowest number of girls needed to form a team which still has hopes of entering a local ringette league. Girls interested in playing need only pro- tective equipment to participate. Uniforms and sticks will be provided. An equipment exchange is being held from September 29 until October 9 at the Lucknow Arena allowing everyone an ideal, inexpensive way to get equipped. If the the thought of another long winter with nothing to do is bothering you, why not get involved. One more registration night will be held for ringette players on Saturday, September 16 beginning at 10 a.m. and running until 11 a.m. at the Lucknow Town Hall. The cost to play is a mere $3. If you are unable to make it out that day, you may make your registration known by calling either Hilda Andrew at 528-3725 or Tracy McDonagh at 528-3821. Parents, don't forget to check your base- ment and closets for those old hockey bags and get the equipment that is too small for your child down to the arena for the sale and exchange. It would be a shame to have the hard work of the ringette hopefuls go to waste. w fs Kids, clowns and cattle were the order of the day as the Lucknow Fall Fair hit town last weekend. Despite the weather good attendance was noted for the annual event. See more photos and full results inside. (Rob Bundy photo) Village Council attends to business as usual The September meeting of the Lucknow Village council . is best described as `business as usual'. With all members in attendance for the September 8 meeting, Reeve Herb Clark and his councilors at- tended to the regular items which occupy much of their time. Following approval of payment of ac- counts, council carried a motion to acquire the additional footage needed to continue Canning Street west of Ross. A total of 66 feet is needed for the roadway which will give access to the back of the lots located' on Canning Street and the additional footage had to be acquired from residents there. Also during the September meeting, council has set up a Property Standards Committee consisting of three non - municipal employees. This committee will act as mediators of any disputes which may arise from by-law infractions. The committee has been organized at the re- quest of By -Law Enforcement Officer Jack Crozier. Council heard a letter from Steve Burns advising that the most appropriate loca- tion for a sewage pumping station in the Village is on Lot 269 adjacent to the Fireball. Reeve Clark will now contact the various Townships involved asking for a resolution showing they have no objections to this decision. It should be noted that this is far from a final decision on the place- ment of the proposed pumping station as none of the plans for the granted sewage project have been finalized. A motion was also carried by council showing that the Village of Lucknow sup- ports the resolution of the Township of Tilbury West in urging both Federal and Provincial governments to give our government representatives more `free' voting opportunities. International Water Supply was given the 'go ahead' by council to begin needed repairs on Well 5. It is not known at this time what these repairs will involve. In other decisions made at the September meeting, council will now charge land owners for `fill' delivered to their property and inquiries will be made to Ken Dunn regarding the repairs to be done to the downtown bridge. Sidewalks are badly in need of work there but no time has been set to have the work done as of yet. Council members have also been involv- ed in a series of special meetings of late in which they have set about the tedious task of seeing to the fine details involved in the completion of the sewage project. These details include a proposed treatment site, access roads, methods of collection, etc.