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These little Puddleduckers took time out during Teddy bear
Week to enjoy an ice cream cone and swap tales with each
other. Being a little person isn't easy, but with the added
nourishment and rest they were ready for . the balance of the
afternoon. Left to right, Melissa Taylor, Shawn Young and
Rachel Ackert. (PatLivingstonphoto)
Lucknow village council passes
Transient Traders Bylaw
At the regular council meeting of the
Village of Lucknow, Wille Evenhuis of
Ontario Hydro and Gary Austin, village
PUC foreman were in attendance. A
video and slide presentation on hydro's
demand and supply for the next 25 years
was viewed and an informal discussion
followed.
After reviewing the Transient Traders
Bylaw, council passed bylaw 5 - 1990,
which stipulates that a transient trader
includes any person commencing
business, who has not resided continuous-
ly in the municipality for at least three
months preceding the dine of commenc-
ing business. The required license fee is
$300 per year. Anyone found in con-
travention of the bylaw is liable to a fine
equal to the license fee that should have
been paid, plus a sum of $10 minimum or
$200 maximum. When applying for a
license the applicant must furnish a
statement containing a full description of
the goods he/she proposes to sell under
such license.
Rod McDonagh of McDonagh Insurance
presented the arena insurance for 1990/91,
for a total renewal premium of $5577,
which council voted in favour of
accepting.
Minutes of the , regular- January 9
meeting and special meetings on January
11 and 31 were adopted.
Council discussed the fact that the
village payment to Ontario Hydro eaeh
month falls before the due date for
Lucknow Hydro customers and the
resulting financial problem incurred. As
a result, ' effective March 1, 1990, all
hydro bills shall have a due date • of the
16th of the month in which billing was
made.
Council voted in favour of the Lucknow
Hydro Electric System absorbing the
costs involved in producing energy for
the Christmas street lights.
Bylaw 4 - 1990, a Water Agreement
with Ashfield Township, was given first,
second and third reading, passed, signed.
and sealed.
The following motion by George Gib-
son, seconded by George Anderson, was
carried by councils. That the Ontario
Ministry of the Environment be requested
to support recycling programs in the Pro-
vince of Ontario, by mandating a percen-
tage content of recycled material,
especially in such items as newspaper
Arena fund -raisin
committee closes
the books
Walter Arnold, chairman of the the
Fund raising Committee forone
of the arena pro s has the
Sestina' their jobs td and their
books have been closed. A
breekdawn on monies received an
mo
expenses of thin project is available at
the Lucknow Village office.
Him of the report show total. in-
come as $17,673, comnrhred of $190,933
provincial grant, 3140,000 from the
village and three area townships, and '.
$206,740 through fund-raising efforts.
The total cost of the project was ,
3611,510. The$6,163 has been
turned over to the lagn to hold for
use in future capital expenses at the
arena. •
Mr.,• Arnold extended his sincere
thanks to Rod McDonagh, the treasurer I
of the project, the building comtnittee
and everyone who worked so hard on
the fundraising.
Fire call
Lucknow and District Fire Depart-
ment responded to a 12:50 a.m. call to
the Lucknow Stockyards (hog yards) on
February 20. On arriving on the scene
the fire department found the whole
building engulfed in flames but. manag
ed to save the south end of the struc-
ture.' Firefighters were on: the scene for
approximately two hours.
Fire Chief Peter Steer . believes the
fire started in the office Around an elec-
tric heater and estimated damages in
the range of. 125,000.
The Lucknow Stockyards is owned by
the Lucknow Farmers' Company Ltd.
and glass containers, so as to relieve the
current glut of materials collected from
municipal recycling programs. "We
believe the provincial government should
follow the progressive example set by
several U.S. states in mandating a
minimumpercentage requirement for
content of post -consumer recycled
material."
The fire budget for 1990 in the amount
of $54,550 was presented and Accepted.
Thirteen street signs will be purchased
at an estimated cost of $ce.
A letter from the Ministry. of Transport
talion Ontario advised that the 1990 sub-
sidy allocation . is $79,800, comprised of
x,300 for construction and $33,500 for
maintenance.
A letter of resignation was received
from the Animal Control Officer. Council
decided for wait and see if the county
would be hiring someone.
Winter Parking
The no parking bylaw states that there
is no parking on any street inthe village
between the hours of 1 a.m. to 6 a.m.
This is in effect until March 31. 'Vehicle
owners should keep in mind that the
bylaw is in effect regardless of the
weather conditions.
Good news
Dungannon and area folks will be
glad'. to heat that they now have a cor-
respondent. Community minded Karen
Bridges, a relatively new comer to
Dungannon, has expressed her interest
in .keeping Dungannon news in the
Lucknow paper.
Karen and her. husband, Leo, and two
children, Lola Jean and Tiffany moved
to Dungannon in June 1989. They pur-
chased . the Freeman Olson home.
Karen's grandma, Ina May Platten:
resides with them, and I'm sure most of
you have seen Mrs. Mitten's name in
the Sentinel during the last few months.
It's up to you to keep Dungannon
news in the Sentinel - give Karen a'eall
with your news at 529-3219.
Association elects
new executive
Fourteen members attended. the
February • meeting of the Lucknow
Business Association, during which the
new executive was elected for . the up-
coming year. Brian Knechtel is the
president; .Heather Hunter is vice-
president; Ruth Alton will act as
secretary, and Vicky Young will tend to
the coffers. Joanne Weber, Ken Harman
and Lynne Grist form the advertising
committee.
A spring promotion to be held in May
was discussed. The tourism committee
reported on work completed on the
brochures. They are also to look into
order more hats. Pitch In Day is plann-
ed for May.
Public speaking
Friday evening
It's that time of year again. Students
from area schools have gone through
the first round of presenting their
speeches. pis Friday evening the win-
ners will complete at the Legion at 8
p.m, Don't miss this evening to hear
and see the capable youth speakers in
our community.