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Lucknow Sentinel, Wednesday, July 6, 1983—Page 4
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The residents and staff at Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home unofficially kicked off the
Jamboree '83 weekend when they sent off helium filled balloons announcing the Jamboree.
The residents tied their names to the balloons in the hopes people who find them will write
back. [Photo by Pat Livingston]
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Tennis champions
Winners of the Jamboree tennis tournament were Stephanie
Gaunt, Wlnpham, girls under 16 champion and Ed Sweeney,
Wingham, boys under 16 champion. They are shown
receiving their trophies from tournament co-ordinator Tom
Ewer of Locimow. Consolation winners were Tim Brown and
Heather Macintyre of Lucknow. [Photo by Sharon Diets]
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Jamboree
special
McDONAGH - This Jam-
boree special weighed in at 7
lbs. on July 2, 1983 at
Wingham and District Hos-
pital. Proud parents of a son,
Daniel Charles, are Rod and
Joanne McDonagh of Luck -
now. A wee brother for
Conor and a fourth grand-
child for Blanche Hamilton of
Lucknow.
Tug' -o -war champions
Four teams took part in the Jamboree Tug
of War, for men: West Wawanosh, Lanes,
Kintail (1) and Kintail (2).
West Wawanosh men won over Kintail (2)
for the championship and Lanes took the
Consolation.
In the Ladies Tug of War, the West
Wawanosh ladies won over the Lucknow
Broomball team.
Winners of the arm wrestling included:
men's 160 and under: 1. Al Watson, 2.
Gerrard Howard, 3. Greg Jackson; 160 - 190,
1. Joe O'Keefe, 2. Joe Hendricks, 3. Brian
Scott; 190 and over, 1. Don Kuik, 2. Ben
VanDiepenbeek, 3. Brian Van Osch.
Don Kuik won the Maurice Miltenburg
trophy for heavy weight, presented by
Maurice.
Ladies' 150 and under, 1. Rosie Foran, 2.
Linda Richards, 3. Virginia Caesar; 150 and
over, 1. Carol Gross, 2. Diane Miltenburg.
Win lottery
Winners of the final draws of the
Jamboree Lottery were, $1,000, Lorne
Hackett, Ashfield; $1,500, Jim Hamilton,
Exeter; $4,000, Mrs. Ernie Vaughan,
Loreburn, Saskatchewan.
The draws on the Scottish Tapestry and
the painting were won by Terrence Hussey,
Egmondville and Kenneth William, Lefroy,
Ontarid.
The draw for the Lion's Club Tin Lizzie
was won by Greg Blake, Lucknow.
Wins quilt
Winner of the Scottish quilt at Amberley
Crafts Shop was Shelly Marple of Thornhill,
a former Lucknownite, Shelly Patterson.
Winners of the Jamboree Beard Contest included from the left, Al Hamilton, most colourful;
Don McMurray, bushiest; J. R. alias S. Klauss [Joan Robinson], most original; Rod Furness,
scruffiest; Gordon Brooks, best all round beard and Bruce McKenzie, best groomed. Also
participating were Joe Agnew, Donald Alton, George Anderson, Norman Bolt, Wayne
Hackett, Joe Hendricks, David Huber, Ross Irwin, John JurJens, Del Nixon, Bob Phillips,
Stu Reavle, Bob Sanderson and Robert Struthers. [Photo by Sharon Dietz]
Reeve Joynt cuts ribbon to open Jamboree
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Reeve George Joynt, Lucknow's reeve for 25 years,
officially opened Jamboree '83, the celebration of
Lucknow's 125th anniversary, at Caledonian Park on
Canada Day, Friday, July 1 at 1 p.m.
Master of Ceremonies was Charles Webster of
Lucknow, a former main street businessman in Lucknow
for many years, who was introduced by Jim Reed of
Dungannon, CTV television journalist.
Lorna Campbell, 90 years young, the granddaughter of
Malcolm Campbell, Lucknow's first merchant, reeve and
postmaster, was unable to attend the ceremony. She is the
oldest living descendant of the original settlers who is still
a resident of Lucknow. She was also the first woman clerk
in the Molsons Bank which later became the Bank of
Montreal.
Taking part in the official ceremony were Murray
Elston, Huron -Bruce MPP; Lieutenant Colonel Shirley
Robinson of the Canadian Armed Forces; the Jamboree
'83 Queen, Heather Stanley of R. 4, Kincardine, and the
representatives of the surrounding municipalities, John
Austin, reeve of Ashfield Township; Barry Johnston, reeve
of Kinloss Township and Joe Hickey, representing West
Wawanosh Township.
Dave Farrish, a member of the National Hockey
League's Toronto Maple Leafs, was introduced. Dave
reminisced about his minor hockey days in Lucknow. Paul
Henderson, who also played his minor hockey in Lucknow
and rose to the ranks of the NHL, was unable to attend.
Al Hamilton, chairman of the Jamboree '83 committee
introduced the members of his committee and asked
everyone to enjoy the festivities.
Rev. William Henderson of Lucknow offered a prayer of
thanksgiving and George Anderson, vice-chairman of the
Jamboree '°'83 committee closed the ceremony with his
remarks.
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Reeve George Joynt cut the ribbon to officially open
Jamboree '83 at 1 m. on Canada Day, Friday, July 1 at an
opening ceremony geld at Caledonian Park. Local dignitar-
ies and Lucknow's Jamboree Queen took part. Shown with
reeve George Joynt is George Anderson, vice-president of
the Jamboree committee. Seated behind are from the left,
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Jamboree Queen, Heather Stanley, Bev. William Hend-
erson, John Austin, reeve of Ashfield; Joe Hickey
representing West Wawanosh and Barry Johnston, reeve of
Kinloss. In the photo at left, Jamboree committee chairman
Al Hamilton makes his remarks and invites everyone to
enjoy the festivities.