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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1978-05-10, Page 1Bushwss Association frvours Farrrier's Market The idea of a Farmer's Market , this summer on the Agricultural Society property by the sales barn met with some mixed opinion at the Lucknow Business Associa- tion meeting on May 4. Members of the association were polled and 17 were in favour of the idea while six opposed it. The Lucknow Agricultural Soc- iety plans to organize a Farmer's Market for the sale ' of local produce and crafts but they did not wish to proceed with the idea if the Business Association of the village opposed it.• The six who opposed the market voted against it because the; believed that the local food stores and bakery would suffer. The grocery stores and the bakery however, .told the Associ- ation that they did not fear their business would be affected. Local gardens produce so many vege- tables in the summer that, the grocery stores do not sell much' produce. The market will only sell locally grown fruits. The association decided to send a report to the Agricultural Society that the local businesses do not oppose the establishment of a farmer's market. tent at the Ploughing Match in Wingham but the idea was voted down. Summer hours were designat- ed. They will begin on June 2 and continue through September 1. Stores and businesses will remain open until 9 p.m. on Friday evenings. Bill Rogues, president of the association will attend the Village Council meeting to advise council of the associations choice of a set of Christmas lights to decorate the village. The association chose a 4 foot high banner, "Seasons The association polled the local 'Greetings". They wish to purch- businesses about operating a rest ase five of the banners of fights to place at the four entrances to the village and one to string across the centre of the main street. The association chose the banners because they are cheaper and use less energy than decorating each light post on the village's main street. The association is seeking financial assistance from Village Council to purchase the Christ- mas lights. The association decided to send a floral. tribute to new businesses opening in the village. The first tribute was a potted mum which was sent to the new owners of the Log Cabin Restaur- ant, Richard and Gloria. Kwan. e • 7..1r- $10 r- $10 •A Year In Advance $14 To U.S.A. and Foreign Log Cabin sold Richard and Gloria Kwan, the new owners of the Log Cabin restaurant on main street, find Lucknow a friendly village and getting to know people here a pleasant experience. They took over the manage- ment of the restaurant last Thursday but their grand opening will be on Mother's Day. They plan to serve much the same menu as the previous owner and manager, Roberta Whytoa, but after they install the necessary equipment, Richard wants to add Chinese food the menu. Roberta managed the restaur ant for six years after purchasing it from Frances Keil who owned it for 21 years. She says .she is looking forward to her "retire- ment" and plans to spend the summer relaxing at her trailer at Amberley before she finds part time work for a couple of days a week. Richard and Gloria were born and raised in Bombay, India. Richard lived in Hong Kong, China, before emigrating to Canada four years ago. Gloria has also lived in Hong Kong for a time before she emigrated to Canada a year ago to marry Richard. There is no pension or unem- ployment plans in Asia say Dietary workshop Dietary staff from nursing homes here and adjacent to this community attended a Dietary Workshop held at Pinecrest. Manor on May the 4th. The workshop was one of more than two dozen workshops held this spring sponsored by the Ontario Nursing Home Association. Jean McCrae, R.P. Dt., Nutri- tional Care Co-ordinator with the Inspection' Branch of the Ontario Ministry of Health conducted the workshop. A representative of the Association's Dietary Committee also participated. The Association • has always fostered and worked with nursing Richard and people must rely on their children for support when they are • older. Many families have two generations living in the same home because the parents are supported by their children through their retirement. • When someone is laid off in China says Richard, he must find work to live. Someone you know will introduce you to someone who_is seeking- help and maybe you • can get a job,. Richard worked for his older sister who owns a restaurant in Woodstock after coming to Can- ;'ada and he is a .lathe and milling operator by .trade. But his first love is cooking .and owning his own restaurant has been a dream for a long time. He is very excited. about buying the Log Cabin because it is "A dream come true'. Gloria also worked -.in her sister-in-law's restaurant in Woodstock after coming to Can- ada' and she is a little nervous about being in front of people because she still has some difficulty with the English. langu- age. But, she finds people are very helpful and will try to under- stand what sheis saying and help her pronounce a wort or define a CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 at Manor homes to develop a high standard of food preparation for residents. "This series of workshops' will concentrate on menu planning and the Canada Food Guide," said Betty Cushing, ONHA Diet- ary Committee Chairman. The workshops are part of the Association's plan to offer educa- tional opportunity to all staff in nursing homes. The current workshops were set up in response to . the overwhelming attendance at diet- ary workshops held in the spring of last year. Further programs will be set up for dietary staff in response to suggested topics. Local contractor injured Bob Symes of Synies Escavat- ing and Trucking, Lucknow, is in Victoria Hospital, London, follow- ing an accident a week ago Tuesday, May 2. He was repairing one of the company's dump trucks when the tailgate fell, coming down on his leg • • tearing the ligaments from the knee and pulling the knee from its socket. The leg is in a east from ankle to thigh which will remain for two weeks when it is hoped it can be replaced with a walking cast. Syrnes will' be unable to work for about, 8 weeks. WEDNESDAY, MAY 10,1978 Single Copy 25c 32 PAGES n .. Adrian Mint, t, 2, likes to peddle around on his tractor and the sunny day on Sunday was Itis first opportunity after a week of raft, and cloud. Ile wars the fire hat everywhere he goes and it protects his forehead from the'bu nips and bruises of a toddler's tumbles. Adrian Is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Evans ielm,,ucknow.•