HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1978-08-23, Page 1Bruce County's Dairy Princess was chosen last
Saturday night in Ripley during a dance held at the
Ripley -Huron Complex. Left, Kim Lamont was chosen
to represent Bruce County as Dairy Princess for the
coming year, Vicki MacDonald, .Brenda Lamont,
runner-up and Brenda Pope. Joanne Watke was last
year's Dairy Princess. Kim will be attending
numerous functions throughout Bruce County and the
province. (Keith Filby Photo)
Ontario scholars announced
F, E. Madill Secondary School principal, R. P. Ritter,
announced last week that five grade 13 students received
Ontario Scholarships,
The five Ontario Scholars are James Blackwell, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Jack Blackwell, Teeswater; Harry Jaretzke, son .of
Mr. _and Mrs. Gerhard Jeretzke, R. R. 5 Wingham; Michael
Milosevic, son of Mr. and Mrs, Boris Milosevic, Wingham;
Lori Moir, daughter of .Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Moir, Corrie;
and Janene Purdon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.. William A.
Purdon, R. R. 3 Wingham.
Blackwell; Jaretzke and Milosevic will continue their.
education at the University of Waterloo; Moir will attend
Wilfred Laurier Univesity and Purdon will attend the
University of Western Ontario.
Ontario Scholars require an 80 per cent overall average on
any six grade 13 courses; Ontario Scholars receive a
sholarship worth $100 froth the Ontario Ministry of
Education.
Testing may return
Due to the tremendous response to the Physical Fitness
Testing Centre that visited Lucknow, Tuesday, the Lucknow
Recreation Committee is trying to secure another date to
accommodate those who were unable to secure a time for the4
test.
Those who are interested .n taking the fitness test should
v`'atch the paper for further details.
Wild chase leads police through. twps:
A complaint of erratic driving in the village of Lucknow led
the Kincardine OPP on a wild chase through Huron, Kinloss
and Ashfield Townships and Lucknow, Saturday evening.
Following a complaint to the OPP the driver of the vehicle
was apprehended in Ashfield Township after a chase through
three townships. Charges are being laid.
On August 20 on County Road 15, Bruce Township the OPP
investigated a single car ° accident involving Morris
MacDonald of Ripley. Damage to the vehicle was estimated at
$2,000 and MacDonald was taken to hospital and treated for
major injuries. •
During the week the Kincardine OPP also investigated a
wilful damage complaint in Ripley, four liquor seizures were
made in Lucknow and there was a bomb threat investigated at
Ontario Hydro and Lummus, • Friday.
Custodians ratify new contract.
Approximately 50 custodians and maintenance workers,
members of Local 210 of the Service. Employees Union,
• ratified 'a new two year agreement last week.
The union members have been without a contract since
May 31 and there was the threat that a strike by the local
could close Huron County Schools in the fall.
$14 •A Year In Advance $14 To U.S.A. and Foreign
A union representative said the agreement was reached
with the Huron County Board of Education after four
meetings. The union's main concern was wages.
The custodians received a cost of living clause in the second
year of the contract. The agreement marks the first time
custodians have received a cost of living clause.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23, 1978
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ommunity Centre ens Saturday
After months of planning, organizing, fund raising,
frustrations and construction the Lucknow arid District
Community Centre will be officially opened Saturday.
Although the centre has been functional for a couple
months-; dances and other events have been staged there, the
opening was delayed until Saturday. A host of local political
dignitaries and MPP Murray Gaunt are expected for . the
ribbon cutting ceremony.
A number of events have been planned for the day
beginning with baseball games at 2 p.m. at Caledonian' Park,
featuring four teams from an area recreation league,
Westfield, Dungannon, Lucknow and North .Ashfield.
There will be free swimming all day at the Lucknow
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Swimming Pool and there will also be a food booth on the
grounds.
The opening ceremonies will begin at 4 p.m. at, the centre
and following speeches the ribbon cutting is expected to take
place at 5 p.m. The building will be open for public inspection
for those who have not been in it and entertainment will be
provided by the Lucknow Concert Band.
There will be a dance at 9 p.m. with music provided by
Special Appointment.
The concept of a Lucknow community centre 'initiated with
the local Lions Club and the group also spearheaded the fund
raising drive. The' centre cost approximately $275,000 and
funds were raised through a weekly $1,000 lottery, which
netted approximately $80,000, as well as •around $22,000 in
donations.
Lions club treasurer, Barry McDonagh, said that following
'grants and interest payments the club would still owe
approximately $35,000 on the centre. The project is subject to
Wintario and Community Centres grants.
The Lions Club will maintain responsibility for :the centre
until the debt is cleared, at which time they will turn the
centre 'over to the village.
The community centre is comprised of complete .kitchen
facilities, a meeting room that will accommodate 60 people
and a major dance hall that is licenced for 400 persons. The
centre is air conditioned and a new sound system has been
installed.
The construction of, the centre was handled by DH and L
Contractors of Milton.
Although it has been in use for the , `past couple of months the Lucknow and District
Commun1ty Centre will be officially opened .at special ceremonies, Saturday. The grand
opening day will feature ball games that will begin at 2 p.m., free swimming all day at the
Lucknow Swimming fool and there will also be a food booth on the grounds. The opening
ceremonies, featuring local political dignitaries, will begin at 4 p.m., with the ribbon eutth g
at 5 p.m. There, will be a dance in the Centre beginning at 9 p.m. to the music of Special
Appointment.' The cost of the centre is estimated at $275,000. [Photo by Dave Sykes]