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The Lucknow Sentinel, 1988-06-01, Page 1r CELEBRATE IN 19 IS LUCKNOW'S 130th CELEBRATION JUNE 30 - JULY 3, 1988 LPU81ISHED IN LUCKNOW ONTARIO Wednesday, June 1, 1988 40C PER COPY Students of Grades One to Seven at the Lucknow Central Public School were honoured with a visit from the famous Dr. Zed last week. Dr. Zed is actually Gordon Penrose, a retired Teachers' College Master who hails from Scarborough. He is the author of three 'Dr. Zed's Amazing Experiment Books', three of which have been published with a fourth soon to be released. He is also seen on Owl TV and his ex- periments can be found in monthly issues of Owl and Chickadee Magazines. Here, LCPS students from Grades Four, Five and Six get a first hand look at some of Dr. Zed's amazing experiments. The kids had an enjoyable and educational time during the show and look forward to having the good Dr. Zed back again next -school year. (Pat Livingston photo) Lions register success Last week's Lions Auction Sale brought in 'a total of $4,000 in funds to be used for the Lucknow Arena Project. Many donations are still being received for the project and tax receipts are available if required. The latest donation received on behalf of the Arena Project was in the amount of $300 from Kincardine Cable TV. The fundraising will continue and the Arena Committee hopes to begin a new project in the very near future: A big thanks to all who attended and par- ticipated in the Lions Auction. Your efforts are appreciated and well directed. Reunion in Lucknow is fast approaching The official program of events for the Celebrate in '88 Lucknow Reunion is now available from local merchants. This pro- gram lists all the times and places for the weekend of activities to be staged in the village from June 30 through July 3. Along with the events program, a number of Lucknow businesses have Celebrate in '88 hats available for sale. The numberbf these caps are limited so be sure to get yours soon. In other news from the Reunion Commit- tee, you are reminded to start putting some thought into the decoration of your yard and store front. A special Decorating Committee has been established and will be offering first, second and third prizes for the most attractive home and yard decorating. Join in the fun and be sure to register for the competition before June 10 at the Valley Green Flower Shop. Judging for this competition will take place during the last week of June. As well, the Parade Committee is now accepting entries for the Reunion Parade. `You are asked to check the ad in last week's Sentinel for a list of the categories and prizes. Tickets for the beef barbeque on Sunday, July 3 are also available now. If you are planning to attend, be sure to get an ad- vance ticket: Miss Lucknow • Area businesses and organizations are reminded to submit their entry in the Miss Lucknow competition as soon as possible. The lucky lady crowned Miss Lucknow during the reunion festivities will have the priviledge of competing for the title of Miss Midwestern Ontario at the Lucknow Fall Fair later this summer. The reunion celebrating Lucknow's 130 years will require a great deal of man- power and any help you can offer the Reu- nion Committee would be greatly appreciated. If you can lend a hand for just an hour or for a whole day, you are asked to contact Ian or Jean Montgomery. The weekend ending July 3 promises to be one of fun, excitement and good times with old friends here in Lucknow. Be sure you are a part of it and help Lucknow Celebrate in '88! gingham hospital surplus The Wingham and District Hospital finished its fiscal year ending March 31, 1988 with a surplus of $194,222, the hospital's board of governors was told at the regular May meeting. The hospital finished the previous fiscal year with a surplus of $206,303, said Marian Zinn, finance and audit committee chairman, during her presentation of the audited statement to the board. The state- ment was prepared by Thorne Ernst and Whinney of London. Mrs. Zinn said the statement confirmed that Wingham and District Hospital could be considered "in an enviable position compared to other hospitals in the province." While the bottom line shows a 1987-88 surplus of $194,222, the actual excess of revenue over expense amounted to $303,076, the statement shows. However, a $108,854 appropriation for capital purposes results in the lower amount. Similarly, in 1986-87, a $101,492 ap- propriation for capital purposes reduced the overall surplus of $307,795 to $206,303. In the fiscal year ending March 31, 1988, the hospital received $7,691,629 in revenue - up $470,978 from the previous year - while expenses totalled $7,388,553 - $475,697 higher than in the fiscal year ending March 31, 1987. A breakdown of the revenue shows $6,780,566 was provided by the provincial ministry of health; $312,821 by sell -paying patients; $143,377 in recoveries and sales; $93,030 from interest; $16,519 in donations; and $345,316 from other sources. Salaries was the largest single item under expenses at $5,328,576, an increase of $318,659 over the previous year. Employee benefits totalled $492,478 while drugs, medical and surgical supplies cost $262,740. Administration costs amounted to $327,542, food and dietary supplies cost $172,303, and $308,601 was used for building operation, repairs and maintenance. Depreciation totalled $210,832 while other expenses came to $285,481. The Wingham and District Hospital is still waiting for Ontario, Ministry of Health final approval before proceeding with a project to replace all out -dated windows in the building. At its regular May meeting, the hospital's board of governors was told that approval could be received sometime this week. The board awarded the contract for the project last month to Ableson Windows at the contract price of $149,981. News of the delay was included in the property committee report, presented by its chairman, Bob Middleton. Mr. Middleton also provided the board with an update on the lengthy delay of the hospital's incinerator project. Ministry of Environment approval for this project is not likely to be granted before September, he said. Charges laid During the past several months the Goderich Detachment of the Ontario Pro- vincial Police investigated a rash of break, enter and thefts, and several stolen vehicles. Police investigated break and enters at Brookside School, Colborne Cen- tral School, Steep Antiques, The Dungan- non Agricultural Hall and several cottages. Eleven young offenders and two adults have been charged and Police have recovered a quantity of stolen property. The investigations are continuing and to date 40 charges have been laid.