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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1983-01-19, Page 1LUCKN Lurknovt. SEN amho ree '83 Poblished in mow', Otstazio, W49, balvtary1 13 Lucknow's New Years baby is Curtis Bryan, 5 lb. 11 oz., the first child of Mr. and Mrs. Rae Nicholson of R. 1, Luclgnow, He was born at Wingham and District Hospital on January 7, 1983. Proud grandparents are Doris Mewhlnney of Lucknow and Mr. and Mrs. Chester Nicholson of Lucknow. [Sentinel Stab' Photo) Council holds honourariums Lucknow Council Briefs: Lucknow Village Council decided that council honoariums will remain the same in 1983 as they were for 1982. Reeve George Joynt will receive $1.000 and councillors will receive $900 and an additional $30 for each special meeting. Councillor Herb Clark commented he believed council should set an example *eferring to the wage restraints imposed on deral and provincial civil servants in their e and six per cent programs. ouncillors will act on the same commit- ees they have worked on over the past two sessions of council. Committees of council include: roads, George Joynt and r-erb Clark; water, Eldon Mann; hydro, Russell Whitby; arena, Ab Murray, Whitby; recreation, Clark and Mann; fire, Clark and Whitby; property, Murray; sanitation, Murray; conservation, Clark. Set Interim Mill Rate Council set the interim i'nill rate for the March and June tax hills which amounts to 50 per cent of the total mill rate for the previous year. The interim mill rate was set at 17.4 w hich results in a rate of 8.87 milk per quarter. The mill rate for 1981 teas 3S.5 n)iils Discuss Tree Planting Program Jean Whitby, president of the Lucknow Horticultural Society, attended the council meeting, January 11 to discuss the second phase of the tree planting program. The Society and the village undertood a tree planting program in the village last year which saw each pay 50 per cent of the cost of planting trees in the village to replace those which have been cut down or died. Mrs. Whitby said the Society believes there is work for one student to care for the flower boxes the Society has placed along the main street, to care for the picnic area at Dickie's Creek which the Society created last summer, to plant the trees in the tree planting program and to complete the work of bracing the bridge built at the picnic area. Mrs. Whitby said the Society would look into applying for a student work experience grant to cover the cost of labour in hiring a student to do this work. Seek Increase Council granted an increase of $15 to Superior Maintenance for their work clean- ing the town hall. This is the first increase requested in two years, The cost of chemicals was cited by Barry Gollan of Superior Maintenance as being the reason for the increase. The rate will go from $165 a month to '6180 a ni rth 16 Pages Urge farmers to learn financial management By Stephanie Levesqvie About 100 fanners were encouraged to look to the future, forget the past and work on financial management of their farms. Three representatives of the banking world, Bob Morris an agrologist with the Toronto -Dominion Bank in London, Dave Cowing of the Farm Credit Corporation in Stratford and Paul McClusker of the Federal Business Development Bank in Stratford, spoke on financial management at the Huron County Federation of Agriculture's January 6 meeting in Exeter. All three men spoke on money manage- ment matters identifying budgeting meth- ods. The bankers told those present to work out their finances and go from there. Federation member Merle Gunby asked the banking community to accept some of the responsibility for the economic crunch faced by farmers. He is opposed to farmers being labelled as "bad managers" and pointed to the financial difficulties faced by such corporations as Massey -Ferguson and Chrysler. "We have received a lot of good advice here tonight. 1 wish some bank managers had as much knowledge as you gentlemen," commented Mr. Gunby. "I don't think farmers as a class are bad managers. 'Bad' is more the inability to cope. Farmers are more often than not able to adapt," responded Mr. McClusker. Planning was emphasized by the money lenders and Mr. Gowing said to survive fanners should plan their credit require- ments. He added farmers should avoid large capital expenditures. "I believe you should be open and honest with all the money lenders you deal with. When the banker understands your parr - lar situation he is more liable to support you,•, comrrtendted Mr. Gowing. He continued his thoughts on surviving. He suggested fanners be more flexible in their production techniques and take a more businesslike approach in dealing with the banks. Mr. Gowing also recommended farmers ensure their debts are properly structured. Mr. Morris presented a consolidated net worth statement which should be considered on a daily basis. "Current assets should be greater than the liabilities but unfortunately many are not," said Mr. Morris. The agrologist suggested any financial decisions should be made on the past, present and future of the farm operation. He said when working on costs, farmers should forget the market value of the operation and focus on the actual costs of assets. "Identify all costs and either reduce them or get rid of them altogether," said Mr. Morris, He encouraged farmers to have a wide Turn to page S• March of Dimes campaign January 19 is the "kick-off" date for the 1983 Ability Fund campaign for the Ontario March of Dimes. Co-chairmen are Laura Lee Cayley and Bernice Davies. A team of more than 30 volunteers will be calling on homes in this area. Please make them welcome, turn on your porch lights and give as generously as you can. Remember the Ontario March of Dimes' slogan is, "We Can't Help Without Your Help". The Ontario March of Dimes faces an enormous job. Hundreds of people become disabled through accidents or diseases each year. For some, disability, strikes in the prime of life when they are building careers or raising families. Then there are people who were born with disabilities who need help as they reach adulthood. There are also many who face disability for the first time when they reach old age. When disability strikes, the Ontario in the news Editor's notebook The Sentinel is introducing a new column in this week's issue, The Editor's Notebook. a column to educate our readers on the policies of the weekly community news- paper, the reasons why we do the things we do and how we do things. will run when space permits. Fire destroys barn An early morning fire caused a loss of over $150.000, when a hog barn was destroyed at the farm of Brad Gilbert, concession 3, Ashfield Township. Approximately 50 sows and boars and 450 pigs of all sires were lost in the blaze ianuary 12 Cause of the fire is unknown. i'he loss is partially (o%,Ci cd by insurance March of Dimes is there to help a person discover their new potential and their abilities. The organization offers: employment and job training; wheelchairs; electronic aids and other devices; medical clinics; camping holidays; assistance for groups on issues affecting their everyday lives - in fact, a whole range of services which help physically disabled men and women to help themselves. Over three-quarters of a million people in Ontario are disabled and, sooner or later, every family is touched by disability to some degree. Your gift to the Ontario March of Dimes could offer help that is very close to home. When the March of Dimes' volunteers knock on your door, please give generously. Remember, "We Can't Help Without Your Help" Speaks to Lions Crawford E. Dewar of Hanover, author of The Saint and Warrior will speak to the Lucknow Lions ,,Club January 24 when the public is invited to attend. The eldest son of the last dirk thrower of the illustrious Dewar Highland Sept and four generations removed from the last Crosier Holder of St. Fillan, he is a descendant of the family which introduced the art of whisky makixng from Ireland into Scotland. The writer was horn and educated in Sault Ste. Mrie and moved to Sarnia in 1956. Here he had many short stories successfully published and is past president of the Sarnia Creative Writers. For 18 years. the author owned and operated the House of Dewar, a heraldic coats of arms business which first promoted his enthusiastic interest into his family background and genealogy. The Lions will open their meeting to the public at 8.15 p.m. Eveiyotte Is welcome to crime and hear this interesting speaker.